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.
Date: Friday, May 8, 2026 Location: Zoom Audience: IMPRS-IS Scholars (especially early-stage and newly joining scholars)
This IMPRS-IS training day brings together four essential information sessions designed to support scholars during the early stages of their doctoral studies. The sessions cover core administrative systems, university registration requirements, and academic oversight structures within the IMPRS-IS program.
IMPRS-IS scholars will receive email invitations with Zoom links via the IMPRS-IS mailing lists. Participation is limited to internal attendees. For questions, please contact the IMPRS-IS coordination office at imprs@is.mpg.de.
The program is particularly relevant for scholars in their first year, but all IMPRS-IS scholars are welcome to attend.
This session introduces scholars to ZEBRA, our internal IMPRS-IS data tracking and administrative platform. Participants will learn what ZEBRA is, why it is used within IMPRS-IS, who has access, and what information scholars are expected to provide and regularly update. The session also explains how ZEBRA supports key elements of the IMPRS-IS experience, including the setup and documentation of Thesis Advisory Committees (TACs), participation in Mattermost channels, visibility on the IMPRS-IS website, and more.
This session focuses on registration at the University of Tübingen, providing step-by-step guidance on when and why registration is required, the distinction between enrolling and registering, and the benefits of being registered at the University of Tübingen. The session will also introduce key contacts and support structures available to assist scholars throughout the registration process.
This session covers registration at the University of Stuttgart, addressing university-specific procedures and requirements. Scholars will learn about registration timelines and obligations, the differences between enrollment and registration, the benefits of registering at the University of Stuttgart, and step-by-step guidance for completing the process. The session will also provide information on important contacts for assistance.
This session provides an overview of the Thesis Advisory Committee (TAC), a core academic requirement for all IMPRS-IS scholars. Participants will learn what a TAC is, its role within the IMPRS-IS program, and how and when to form one. The session will also cover the structure and expectations of TAC meetings and the key documents required, including the TAC agreement, project abstract, project plan, and TAC reports. Registration is not required to attend these online trainings. Zoom links to attend will be provided via our mailing lists. Please contact imprs@is.mpg.de with any questions.
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