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Explore various networking opportunities for doctoral candidates, including challenges and solutions. Learn about different kinds of networking, practical hurdles, and potential fixes to enhance networking effectiveness.
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Networking - from the perspectiveofdoctoral candidates Ing-Marie Ahl EIASM Academic Council Meeting 21 September 2009 www.eurodoc.net
Content 1. About Eurodoc 2. Different kinds of networking 3. Practical challenges 4. Possible solutions www.eurodoc.net
Eurodoc on a Map www.eurodoc.net
Members Observers Board Individual Observers Secretariat Council / General Meeting Workgroups Eurodoc Structure www.eurodoc.net
Different kinds of networking • Between universities/institutes • Joint doctoral programmes • Research collaboration • National doctoral schools • Between doctoral candidates • Local clubs, activities • Summer schools • Organisations www.eurodoc.net
Different kinds of networking • Between doctoral candidates and senior researchers • Mentorship programmes • Conferences • Summer schools • National doctoral schools • With different kinds of people • Social or professional • From different fields • Relatives, neighbours, friends www.eurodoc.net
Practical challenges • Financial support • Engagement/motivation • Critical mass • Time • Technical/administrative issues • National borders • Competition • Mobility www.eurodoc.net
Possible solutions • Change the attitudes • Change the strategy and HR aspects • Change the structure and routines • Change the reward systems www.eurodoc.net
Networking with Eurodoc Eurodoc 2010 Conference 11-15 March 2010, Vienna, Austria www.eurodoc.net
For more information, please, visit our webpage: www.eurodoc.net or contact us at: board@eurodoc.net www.eurodoc.net