doctoral schools at the university of vienna dr. karl-lueger ring 1 a – 1010 vienna, austria

Doctoral Schools at the University of Vienna

Dr. Karl-Lueger Ring 1A – 1010 Vienna, Austria

http://international.univie.ac.at

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 defineDoctoral 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.

SalzburgRecommendations(2005)

BergenCommunique(2005)

5. The crucial role of supervision andassessment: In respect of individual doctoralcandidates, arrangements for supervision andassessment should be based on a transparentcontractual framework of shared responsibilitiesbetween doctoral candidates, supervisors and theinstitution (and where appropriate including otherpartners)

III. Future challenges and prioritiesHigher education and research… Considering the need for structured doctoralprogrammes and the need for transparentsupervision and assessment, …

Implications of the „Salzburg Principles“ : Example

EURODOCSupervisionand TrainingCharter for ESR(2004)

European Charterfor Researchers &Code of Conductfor the Recruitmentof Researchers(2005)

Supervision and managerial duties…With regard to their role as supervisors …,senior researchers should build up a constructiveand positive relationship with the early stageresearchers …Supervision…the proposed supervisors are sufficiently expertin supervising research, have the time, knowledge,experience, expertise and commitment to be ableto offer the trainee appropriate support and providefor the necessary progress and review procedures,as well as the necessary feedback mechanisms”Complaints/appeals…appropriate procedures … to deal withcomplaints/appeals of researchers, including thoseconcerning conflicts between supervisor(s) andearly-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 trendsin doctoral trainingSUPERVISION

MONITORINGASSESSMENT

nationaltradition

institutionalculture

disciplinaryculture

… institutional responsibility for quality of supervision, monitoring & assessment …

structureddoctoral education

unstructureddoctoral education

… individual responsibility for quality of supervision, monitoring & assessment …

MONITORING&

ASSESSMENTmodels of

supervision

Supervision

qualification requirements

for a supervisor

training ofsupervisors

selection of a supervisor

formal agreements

conflict solution

role andresponsibilitiesof 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 2006

2 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 topicalityInnovative potential of the theoretical and

methodological approachesAbility to compete at an international levelInternal coherence and structureScientific 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)

Reviewers by CountryAustralien

Belgien

Dänemark

Deutschland

Frankreich

Irland

Italien

Israel

Kanada

Niederlande

Norwegen

Schweden

Schweiz

Slowakei

Spanien

Tschechien

United Kingdom

USA

International Peer review

Initiativkollegs – Outcome

Differential Geometry and Lie GroupsExperimental Materials Science – Nanostructured

MaterialsFunctional Organization of the Nucleus Issues in the global economy Molecular Drug TargetsSenses, 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 & Figures12 Initiativkollegs + 7 Doctoral Colleges

International recruitment (50% non-Austrians)International teaching environmentMale/female balancePrivileged 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, 1.900 places) ...

Implementation at the University of Vienna – Institutional support

Additional Content (Transferable Skills):

Communication skills, intellectual property rightsLanguage courses, presentation techniquesEthics in Science, researcher‘s rights & dutiesProposal writing and submissionProject 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 ZinnerVice director / Program Manager, Research Services and International Relations

email: lucas.zinner@univie.ac.at

Sources:http://international.univie.ac.at

http://www.eua.beDoctoral Programmes for the European Knowledge Society, Results of EUA Doctoral Programmes Project, 2005