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Shortcuts
An interdisciplinary programme to promote young women researchers
Shortcuts is a programme financed by the BGHS, the Faculty of Sociology and the History Department of the Faculty of History, Philosophy and Theology to promote young women researchers. The programme was initiated in the 2010 Summer Term and aims to actively support young women in the transition from master to doctoral level. Shortcuts consists of two parts: workshops preparing for the doctorate and qualifying scholarships for young women researchers.
Workshops preparing for the doctorate
In three workshops, offered by Andrea Adams and Dr. Karen Holtmann, young researchers will be prepared for and supported in writing a doctoral thesis proposal. Male researchers can participate in these workshops, too. The following topics will be discussed:
1. Doctorate basic course (15 Nov., 6 - 9 pm)
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This workshop informs about the basics of a doctorate - financing and completing a doctoral thesis, searching for a supervisor and the process
of obtaining a doctoral degree - as well as about the qualifying scholarships. The participants may also ask individual
questions on the doctorate.
2. Finding a doctoral thesis subject (13 Dec., 6 - 9 pm)
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At the core of this workshop is the search for the right subject for the doctoral thesis. What has to be considered when choosing a topic?
What is a "good" and what is a "bad" topic? Furthermore, we will show possible ways to work out more specifc ideas with practical exercises
helping to focus on a certain subject.
3. Writing workshop: A doctoral thesis proposal (22 and 23 Mar., 10 am - 6 pm)
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In order to apply for a doctoral scholarship or for a doctoral degree programme, it is necessary to actively deal with the chosen topic.
Thus, alongside information on the addressees, structure and contents of proposals, specific writing exercises will be offered.
The participants of the workshops should already have a topic (or at least a tentative topic) for their doctoral thesis proposals.
For registration and questions concerning the workshops please contact bghs@uni-bielefeld.de .
Further information on completing a doctorate can be found on the following websites:
- Information for young researchers of Bielefeld University
- Gender portal of Bielefeld University
- Guide of the Representative for Gender Equality of Bielefeld University
