Following the curriculum and mentoring concepts, the following typical timetable can be devised:
Introductory phase: ~ 6 months
Tasks: |
Elaboration of the research project, getting familiar with the relevant literature |
Performance review: |
Preparation of the research proposal (3-5 pages) in coordination with the mentoring team, presentation of the proposal at an internal workshop |
Courses: |
Core courses (incl. Summer School), attend weekly Hamburg Lecture |
Consolidation phase: ~ 6 months
Tasks: |
Adapting and advancing the research project, start of written elaboration |
Performance review: |
Preparation of research report |
Courses: |
Core courses, attend weekly Hamburg Lecture |
Research phase: ~ 12- 18 months
Tasks: |
Ongoing research, semester abroad, voluntary attendance at conferences |
Performance review: |
Regular performance review through research report and colloquia |
Courses: |
Additional courses (soft skills/ career development), attend weekly Hamburg Lecture, students colloquium, summer schools |
Completion phase: ~ 6 months
Tasks: |
Completion of dissertation |
Performance review: |
Submission of dissertation |
Courses: |
Attend weekly Hamburg Lecture |