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Doctoral Schools at the University of Vienna
Dr. Karl-Lueger Ring 1A – 1010 Vienna, Austria
http://international.univie.ac.at
National / Institutional Framework
Universities Legal Act 2002 (UG2002)
Univ. of Vienna Development Plan 2010
Excellence Initiative of the Austrian Science Fund
Austrian Government Policy Statement
International Level
European Research Area (ERA)
Bologna Study Architecture
European Researcher‘s Charter
EU Code of Conduct for Recruitment
EUA Involvement to further defineDoctoral Programmes as the third cycle in the Bologna Process
Glasgow Declaration (2005)
The design of doctoral programmes will ensure: that while the central element of doctoral programmes remains the advancement of knowledge through research, doctoral training will meet the needs of an employment market that is wider than academia, through the development of research competence and transferable skills; that doctoral programmes correspond to three to four years full time work; that joint trans-national doctoral programmes are strengthened, and that doctoral candidates are considered both as students and as early stage researchers with commensurate rights.
Salzburg 2005: „Ten Basic Principles"
1. The core component of doctoral training is the advancement of knowledge through original research.
2. Embedding in institutional strategies and policies.
3. The importance of diversity.
4. Doctoral candidates as early stage researcher.
5. The crucial role of supervision and assessment.
European Researcher‘s Charter
EU Code of Conduct f. Recruitment
EUA Involvement to further define Doctoral Programmes as the third cycle in the Bologna Process
Salzburg 2005: „Ten Basic Principles "
6. Achieving critical mass.
7. Doctoral programmes should operate within an appropriate time.
8. The promotion of innovative structures.
9. Increasing mobility.
10. Ensuring appropriate funding.
SalzburgRecommendations(2005)
BergenCommunique(2005)
5. The crucial role of supervision andassessment: In respect of individual doctoralcandidates, arrangements for supervision andassessment should be based on a transparentcontractual framework of shared responsibilitiesbetween doctoral candidates, supervisors and theinstitution (and where appropriate including otherpartners)
III. Future challenges and prioritiesHigher education and research… Considering the need for structured doctoralprogrammes and the need for transparentsupervision and assessment, …
Implications of the „Salzburg Principles“ : Example
EURODOCSupervisionand TrainingCharter for ESR(2004)
European Charterfor Researchers &Code of Conductfor the Recruitmentof Researchers(2005)
Supervision and managerial duties…With regard to their role as supervisors …,senior researchers should build up a constructiveand positive relationship with the early stageresearchers …Supervision…the proposed supervisors are sufficiently expertin supervising research, have the time, knowledge,experience, expertise and commitment to be ableto offer the trainee appropriate support and providefor the necessary progress and review procedures,as well as the necessary feedback mechanisms”Complaints/appeals…appropriate procedures … to deal withcomplaints/appeals of researchers, including thoseconcerning conflicts between supervisor(s) andearly-stage researchers.
• ‘massification’• shift to structured training• development of organisational structures (graduate schools, …)• diversification
• research/professional degrees• full-time/part-time education• different motivations of candidates• different status of candidates• different admission requirements•(BS/MS)
• internationalisation (joint degrees, …)• interdisciplinary approach
emerging trendsin doctoral trainingSUPERVISION
MONITORINGASSESSMENT
nationaltradition
institutionalculture
disciplinaryculture
… institutional responsibility for quality of supervision, monitoring & assessment …
structureddoctoral education
unstructureddoctoral education
… individual responsibility for quality of supervision, monitoring & assessment …
MONITORING&
ASSESSMENTmodels of
supervision
Supervision
qualification requirements
for a supervisor
training ofsupervisors
selection of a supervisor
formal agreements
conflict solution
role andresponsibilitiesof a supervisor
Should a minimum no. of contact hours be guaranteed? How much supervision is needed? (too much can be counterproductive) Is supervisor responsible for financial support? Should supervisor protect the candidate from excessive research - unrelated duties? Are there specific duties of supervisors of professional doctorates? …
identify training needs of the candidate ensure that appropriate training is provided (suggest coursework, …) help to develop the plan of actions actively guide through the research provide critical review of research results and progress in research provide for (facilitate access to) equipment and resources provide the candidate with an opportunity to present his/her results to different audiences (seminars, conferences, publications) …
Role and responsibilities of a supervisor
Implementation at the University of Vienna – Calls University development plan 2010: Start of the implementation of 12 Initiativkollegs in 2006
2 open calls university-wide („bottom-up“ approach)
open to all disciplines
no a apriori quotas
Implementation at the University of Vienna – Selection Procedure
International Peer review
Procedures (transparency and fairness / Co-operation with FWF – Austrian Science Fund)
Selection (Scientific Advisory Board of the University and Rector / based on excellence)
Implementation at the University of Vienna – Guidelines for submission
Scientific goals and topicalityInnovative potential of the theoretical and
methodological approachesAbility to compete at an international levelInternal coherence and structureScientific reputation and potential of the scientists
involved
Implementation at the University of Vienna – Guidelines for submission
Training• Training aims (intended qualification profiles)• Scientific training program• Scientific supervision• Additional training program• International contacts und collaboration
Implementation at the University of Vienna – Guidelines for submission
Available infrastructure and additional funding
Proposed selection procedures for doctoral students
Internal monitoring
Added value (to research that would result from establishing an Initiativkolleg)
Reviewers by CountryAustralien
Belgien
Dänemark
Deutschland
Frankreich
Irland
Italien
Israel
Kanada
Niederlande
Norwegen
Schweden
Schweiz
Slowakei
Spanien
Tschechien
United Kingdom
USA
International Peer review
Initiativkollegs – Outcome
Differential Geometry and Lie GroupsExperimental Materials Science – Nanostructured
MaterialsFunctional Organization of the Nucleus Issues in the global economy Molecular Drug TargetsSenses, Technology, Mise-en-Scene: Media and
Perception
Initiativkollegs – Outcome
Symbiotic Interactions
The Cosmic Matter Circuit
The Sciences in Historical Context
Time-frequency analysis and microlocal analysis
Transformation Processes in Central Europe
Vienna School of Governance (ViGo)
Doctoral Programmes - Facts & Figures12 Initiativkollegs + 7 Doctoral Colleges
International recruitment (50% non-Austrians)International teaching environmentMale/female balancePrivileged teacher/student ratio Research-oriented Inter-/ multi-institutional cooperations
Implementation at the University of Vienna – Institutional support
Young researchers: (financial commitment/employment)
Administrative support (speakers, PhDs, visiting professors)
Additional content (transferable skills)
Implementation at the University of Vienna – Institutional support
International Mobility support (scholarships):
Short research visits abroad (up to 3 months)
Participation in international conferences
ERASMUS mobility (>300 EU partners, 1.900 places) ...
Implementation at the University of Vienna – Institutional support
Additional Content (Transferable Skills):
Communication skills, intellectual property rightsLanguage courses, presentation techniquesEthics in Science, researcher‘s rights & dutiesProposal writing and submissionProject planning, funding schemes
Doctoral Programmes - Vision
Establish several Doctoral Schools with common themes
• quality assurance system (internal and external)
• high quality standards with respect to supervision and doctoral students
• clear guidelines and transparent procedures for participation (supervisiors and doctoral students)
• central services Next Development Plan
Contact : Lucas ZinnerVice director / Program Manager, Research Services and International Relations
email: [email protected]
Sources:http://international.univie.ac.at
http://www.eua.beDoctoral Programmes for the European Knowledge Society, Results of EUA Doctoral Programmes Project, 2005