Chair: Melanie Vilser, University of the Bundeswehr Munich
Date: May 21st, 2025
Time: 9:00 – 12:00 (Half-day session)
Price: 40 EUR
Capacity: 20 People
The doctoral phase presents a variety of challenges, from selecting a research topic and managing time to balancing teaching responsibilities and handling conflicting expectations from supervisors. These demands often lead to significant stress.
This half-day workshop is specifically designed to help doctoral candidates address these challenges. Drawing on recent studies about the experiences of doctoral students (Vilser et al., 2022; 2023; 2024) and grounded in theoretical models such as the Effort-Reward Imbalance Model and the Transactional Stress Model, the workshop equips participants with practical tools to reduce stress and optimize both personal well-being and academic success.
The workshop will kick off with a brief welcome and an introduction round, allowing participants to get to know each other. After this, participants will engage in a theoretical input session that includes individual reflection exercises. In this part of the workshop, key theoretical models will be introduced alongside insights into the challenges faced by PhD candidates. Next, participants will engage in group work, focusing on one specific challenge, they encounter during their doctoral journey. For example, time management, stress management, project management, or self-presentation. Each group will present their findings, fostering a collaborative exchange of insights and approaches. By the end of the workshop, participants will have a diverse range of tools to navigate their doctoral experience.