Learn how to recognize and overcome decision paralysis, sharpen your judgment under uncertainty, and move forward confidently in complex research environments.
Join us for this 90-minute webinar as we reflect on self-critical thought patterns to develop healthier ways of navigating the mental and emotional demands of academic research.
Think & Link offers scholars a chance to share their science, exchange ideas, and socialize. Transportation is provided and the event includes free food and drinks! Register to join!
During this week-long training participants learn techniques for productive thesis writing while receiving individualized feedback from course trainer Dr. Deborah Bennett.
Join the MPI-IS Culture Club for a helpful session on finding housing in Germany, covering topics like rental agreements, utilities, and practical tips for settling into your new home.
Scientists are often asked to interview with the press. This training will teach participants to better understand the way journalists think in order to enhance success with the media.
Culture Club is headed to the Stuttgart Frühlingsfest! Come join us! Have fun with peers and colleagues and get to experience this amazing German tradition!
This training from the University of Tübingen's RHET AI Center has been specifically designed for our IMPRS-IS scholars. Completion of the training earns two program credit points.
New scholars should plan to join us for our spring orientation. This event will introduce you to the program, resources, and each other, supporting a smooth start into academic and community life.
This IMPRS-IS training day offers practical guidance on getting started ZEBRA, university registration, and the Thesis Advisory Committee to help scholars confidently navigate the early stages of their doctoral journey. Choose which sessions you want to attend.
Register to join us for this onsite workshop offering researchers a practical introduction to mental well-being, with space to reflect on common challenges and explore strategies for building a sustainable and healthy research life.
Culture Club is designed to help acclimate international colleagues to life in Germany. This session will help to guide participants through the steps of getting a driver's license locally.
This training will familiarize our researchers with writing conventions adopted in their particular field and provide them with practical tools to improve their English academic writing skills.
Offered by the University of Tübingen's RHET AI Center, this workshop dives into the subjects of visibility and personal branding through the lens of science communication.
Join Culture Club for a trip to Stuttgart’s Summer Festival of Cultures, offering a relaxed opportunity to experience international music, food, and cultural diversity together.
This training is designed to equip our scholars with the necessary skills and knowledge to navigate the job application process in Germany effectively and successfully.
Culture Club helps acclimate our international colleagues to life in Germany. This session focuses on the topic of residency in Germany.
All community members are welcome to join for this guided, interactive workshop using the "I Am Remarkable" framework to support self-reflection, help participants recognize their achievements, and foster confidence and well-being in an academic context.
Led by IMPRS-IS graduate Robert Geirhos, this training will cover the different aspects that contribute to rebuttal success: preparation, strategy, organization, content, and more.
All community members are welcome to join for this webinar exploring how perfectionism and imposter syndrome affect researchers, offering strategies to reduce self-criticism, build confidence, and foster healthier approaches to work.
This training is designed to equip our scholars with essential skills to navigate the academic job application process effectively, including crafting CVs, research statements, and strategic applications.
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