Completion Criteria
Typically, the successful realisation of the supervision agreement is considered as fulfilment of all requirements. For the doctoral candidates, the specific requirements are summarised below:
General Requirements
- Authorship of at least two publications (at least one as first author) related to the CLINT research in an ISI Web of knowledge-indexed journal
Scientific Skills
- Training in data management
- Active participation in the Graduate Course (introductory lecture series Part I and II)
- Doctoral Researcher Workshop
- Participation/Organisation of one hands-on session or participation in lectures of CLINT-relevant master courses
- Authoring one additional publication or participation in one of the methods days
Leadership and Organisation Skills
- Training in good scientific practice
- Participation in one of the activities listed under the leadership skills in the curriculum
- Involvement in organisation of at least one event of the CLINT programme
Entrepreneurial Skills
- Participation in one of the activities listed under entrepreneurial skills in the curriculum
Communication and Social Skills
- Equal opportunity training
- Participation in one activity listed under social and communication skills in the curriculum
- Contribution to the buddying system of CLINT
Networking Program
- Active participation in the internal networking and CLINT events
- CLINT Colloquium and group seminars
- Women in Science Conference
- CataLysis Networking Conference
- CLINT Winter School
- Participation in at least two research conferences outside Erlangen
- Involvement in one additional activity of the external networking programme
Cases of hardship
In the seldom cases of unforeseen difficulties and family issues, doctoral candidates may apply for a waiver of some requirements. The application should be prepared with the support of the mentors, the decision is taken by the CLINTiRTG Management. Upon completion of the requirements, a certificate will be issued.