Workshop: GA_2.5 Project management skills for Doctoral Researchers - Details

Workshop: GA_2.5 Project management skills for Doctoral Researchers - Details

General information

Course name Workshop: GA_2.5 Project management skills for Doctoral Researchers
Subtitle lecturer: Dr. Valerie Wolf
Course number GA_2.5
Semester SoSe2026
Current number of participants 11
maximum number of participants 12
Home institute Graduiertenakademie
Courses type Workshop in category Teaching
First date Tuesday, 07.07.26, 09:00 - 16:00 o'clock Schlaues Haus Oldenburg, Raum V2
Type/Form In-Person-Event
Lehrsprache englisch

Rooms and times

Schlaues Haus Oldenburg, Raum V2

  • Tuesday, 07.07.26, 09:00 - 16:00 o'clock

Module assignments

Comment/Description

Whether you are just starting out or already well into your doctoral research, you are working on one of the most exciting and challenging projects of your academic life. But how do you stay on track, manage your research project wisely, and keep your motivation high?

This dynamic and interactive workshop is designed to equip you with the tools and strategies you need to build a strong and sustainable foundation for your research journey. Whether you are balancing multiple responsibilities or seeking greater clarity and structure, this workshop offers practical, real-world solutions that genuinely work.
You will explore proven methods, practice-based techniques, and effective planning tools that help you organize your research project efficiently — without losing sight of what matters most. You will also have the opportunity to connect with other doctoral researchers and gain valuable inspiration for your own academic path.
Join us and learn how to transform your doctoral research into a well-structured, achievable project — with greater clarity, confidence, and momentum!

The following topics will be covered:

• Basic principles of project planning and project management
• Developing your own realistic project plan
• SMART goals, ALPEN method • Practical daily and weekly schedules; helpful checklists
• Building and using support networks

Additional information
Participants’ needs and questions will be collected in advance of the workshop.
It is recommended to also attend Workshop 1, “Effective Time Management for Early Career Researchers” by Dr. Valerie Wolf.

Methods: Partner and group work, individual work, check lists, individual assessment, presentations from the instructor.

Target group are doctoral candidates!

Admission settings

The course is part of admission "Beschränkte Teilnehmendenanzahl: Project management skills for Doctoral Researchers".
The following rules apply for the admission:
  • The enrolment is possible from 27.01.2026, 10:16 to 03.07.2026, 00:00.
  • A defined number of seats will be assigned to these courses.
    The seats will be assigned in order of enrolment.

Registration mode

After enrolment, participants will manually be selected.

Potential participants are given additional information before enroling to the course.

The enrolment is binding, participants cannot unsubscribe themselves.