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We are a non-profit association of German doctoral representatives and are committed to the interests of all doctoral candidates at German institutions. Our political stances and position papers are found here.
Latest news:
- Publish or Perish, and the Gatekeeping Power of Reviewer 2
You hit “submit,” take a deep breath, and hope the reviewers will understand what you’ve worked on for months or even years. After weeks of waiting, the reviews arrive. Reviewer 1 offers constructive feedback, but Reviewer 2 seems to have read an… Publish or Perish, and the Gatekeeping Power of Reviewer 2 weiterlesen - Does your university know you?
Although many universities repeatedly emphasize how important their doctoral candidates are to them, the reality is often quite different. At many locations, it is unclear how doctoral candidates can even be reached, as central structures are lacking or only function incompletely. An… Does your university know you? weiterlesen - How do you reach your doctoral researchers?
Many doctoral student representatives have email lists or social media accounts. However, it has become apparent time and again that it is not so easy to really reach doctoral students on site. We are a very diverse group of people and therefore… How do you reach your doctoral researchers? weiterlesen - 2026 International Day of Women and Girls in Science
The International Day of Women and Girls in Science on 11 February offers an annual opportunity to spotlight the structural conditions that continue to shape scientific careers. This year an one-day event is under the theme “From vision to impact: Redefining STEM… 2026 International Day of Women and Girls in Science weiterlesen - Würzburg: our Annual General Meeting 2025
This year, we held our annual general meeting in Würzburg. The city on the River Main welcomed us with sunshine but bitterly cold temperatures.On Friday evening, we enjoyed team-building activities at a pub, complete with cocktails and dice games. In keeping with… Würzburg: our Annual General Meeting 2025 weiterlesen
