Doctoral Schools at the University of Vienna Dr. Karl-Lueger Ring 1 A – 1010 Vienna, Austria

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 define Doctoral 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.

Salzburg Recommendations (2005) Bergen Communique (2005) 5. The crucial role of supervision and assessment: In respect of individual doctoral candidates, arrangements for supervision and assessment should be based on a transparent contractual framework of shared responsibilities between doctoral candidates, supervisors and the institution (and where appropriate including other partners) III. Future challenges and priorities Higher education and research … Considering the need for structured doctoral programmes and the need for transparent supervision and assessment, … Implications of the „Salzburg Principles“ : Example

EURODOC Supervision and Training Charter for ESR (2004) European Charter for Researchers & Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers (2005) Supervision and managerial duties …With regard to their role as supervisors …, senior researchers should build up a constructive and positive relationship with the early stage researchers … Supervision …the proposed supervisors are sufficiently expert in supervising research, have the time, knowledge, experience, expertise and commitment to be able to offer the trainee appropriate support and provide for the necessary progress and review procedures, as well as the necessary feedback mechanisms” Complaints/appeals …appropriate procedures … to deal with complaints/appeals of researchers, including those concerning conflicts between supervisor(s) and early-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 trends in doctoral training SUPERVISION MONITORING ASSESSMENT national tradition institutional culture disciplinary culture

 …  institutional responsibility for quality of supervision, monitoring & assessment  … structured doctoral education unstructured doctoral education  …  individual responsibility for quality of supervision, monitoring & assessment  …

MONITORING & ASSESSMENT models of supervision Supervision qualification requirements for a supervisor training of supervisors selection of a supervisor formal agreements conflict solution role and responsibilities of 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 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 topicality Innovative potential of the theoretical and methodological approaches Ability to compete at an international level Internal coherence and structure Scientific 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)

International Peer review

Initiativkollegs – Outcome Differential Geometry and Lie Groups Experimental Materials Science – Nanostructured Materials Functional Organization of the Nucleus Issues in the global economy Molecular Drug Targets Senses, 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 & Figures 12 Initiativkollegs + 7 Doctoral Colleges International recruitment (50% non-Austrians) International teaching environment Male/female balance Privileged 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, places)...

Implementation at the University of Vienna – Institutional support Additional Content (Transferable Skills): Communication skills, intellectual property rights Language courses, presentation techniques Ethics in Science, researcher‘s rights & duties Proposal writing and submission Project 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 Zinner Vice director / Program Manager, Research Services and International Relations Sources: Doctoral Programmes for the European Knowledge Society, Results of EUA Doctoral Programmes Project, 2005