SCIENTIFIC TRAINING FOR GRADUATE STUDENTSPriming PhD Students for Effective Training

Inês CrisóstomoVienna Biocenter

My career path and motivations

The Vienna Biocenter 4 Research institutes focused on fundamental biology researchMultidisciplinary and vibrant scientific environmentState-of-the-art scientific infrastructure and technology platforms

2 incoming PhD Classes per year: Winter and Summer. average 15 students per class (number of positions varies per call). no common starting date . heterogeneous group

My current position

My view on Scientific training

Learn science by doing science

The role of the Program/Educators/Supervisors:

- ensure a supportive and stimulating environment;- teach and encourage rigorous and critical approaches;- provide constructive feedback;- provide opportunities for career and personal development

Empower PhD students to become independent scientists with potential

The challenge prime students

for an effective training

A course: Priming your PhD

(1) Developing critical scientific skills;(2) Increasing resourcefulness;(3) Advancing their organizational and interpersonal skills; (5) Building a peer group and strengthen their network on campus.