Training Schedule

Program Details

We offer a structured graduate program that combines cutting-edge research with a curriculum of lectures, colloquia, and workshops, focused on the interdisciplinary research field Solvation Science.

IN THE FIRST YEAR, STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO

• attend an introductory lecture to Solvation Science
• develop an individual training and supervision plan jointly with their thesis advisors
• complete a scientific writing course that is organized by RESOLV's ECR Board or by the Research Academy Ruhr
• attend the 'Ethics in science and engineering' lecture
• complete training in implicit bias
• defend their graduate project at a RESOLV retreat or workshop

IN THE SECOND YEAR, STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO

• participate in RESOLV retreats, workshops, and the annual Summer School Solvation Science
• complete training in Research and Data Management
• complete a scientific presentation course that is organized by RESOLV's ECR Board or by the Research Academy Ruhr
• complete the career booster, an international, industrial or entrepreneural internship of up to three months at one of the institutes from the IF Solvation Science or an international institute of their choice, at an industrial partner company or at a business start-up transfer center

IN THE THIRD YEAR, STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO

• give an oral presentation at a RESOLV retreat or workshop
• present their research at an international conference
• contribute to the RESOLV public outreach activities, e.g., by writing a comprehensible summary of their thesis, contribute to a science slam etc., or contribute to the organization of RESOLV events 

Within the framework of RESOLV, an interdisciplinary lecture series held by international experts in the field of Solvation Science is continuously offered. All iGSS members are provided with their own funds to attend international conferences.

A list of published papers and dissertations related to RESOLV can be found here.

IGSS TRACK II

Track II is designed for graduate students who enter the iGSS at the Bachelor degree level (so-called Fast-track PhD). They will have to pass through a preparatory phase, in which they complete a qualifying two- to three-semester program before they proceed with their doctoral research project and the above-mentioned curriculum. Based on the faculty's doctorate program guidelines, the iGSS outlines qualifying preparatory courses and acceptance into doctoral programs for students enrolling straight from a Bachelor's degree program.

Students in the iGSS Track II training program receive a monthly stipend for the preparatory phase. The funding may be renewed for one additional year. Please use the iGSS application form on the Application details page.