Doctoral Supervision Project (ProBe)

Doctoral Supervision Project (PROmovierendenBEtreuung, ProBe)

The supervision of doctoral researchers at the MIN faculty is a focus of the MIN Graduate Center. Several subprojects to improve the conditions of doctoral researchers have been funded by the Joachim Herz Foundation since 2019:

• The highlighting of career paths inside and outside academia and the timely preparation of transitions for early career researchers.
• The evaluation of conditions for doctoral researchers at the MIN faculty.
• The design and implementation of professional development for supervising scientists (Certified Supervisor Training).
• The introduction of structured forms of communication between supervisors and doctoral researchers through Individual Development Plans (IDP), which promote an evaluation of personal skills, interests and needs as well as the documentation of goals.
• The creation of a respectful, responsible and trusting relationship between supervisors and doctoral researchers as well as support services in cases of conflict.
• The enhancement of academic integrity through the design and implementation of courses on Good Scientific Practice.

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The non-profit Joachim Herz Foundation is primarily involved in projects it develops on its own or in cooperation with other charitable organizations. It is predominantly active in the fields of science, economics, and personal development. It also funds small, innovative external projects in these areas. Since 2017, the Foundation has additionally supported research projects in the fields of medicine and law. The Joachim Herz Foundation was established in 2008 and is one of the largest foundations in Germany.