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 introductory lecture series
• Preparation of one hands-on session or equivalent
• 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
• 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.