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Staff BIP: Designing doctoral supervision approaches and supervisor training programmes for joint PhD programmes in European University Alliances

May 1 @ 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Course Type:

            Blended Intensive Programme – Staff Training

Duration and Learning Format

  • Total workload (in hours), broken down into: 75h
    • Asynchronous ACErookies and synchronous ACExperience: 6h
    • Synchronous online activities: 8h
    • On-site (physical mobility) activities: 32 h
    • Independent, student effort and group work: 29h
  • Dates of:
    • Online component 1 May- 15 July, 2026
    • On-site component 29 June – 3 July, 2026

 

Credits and Certification

On successful completion of the course, participants will receive 3 ECTS and a certificate of attendance

Organising Institutions and Teaching Staff:

Lead and Host Institution

  • Carinthia University of Applied Sciences

Partner Institutions

  • Medical University of Gdánsk
  • Polytechnic University of Santarém

External stakeholders

  • Mirjam Godkesen – Owner of UNWIND Consultancy

 

Course Overview

Main topics:

  • Joint doctoral collaboration and research supervision

Objectives of the course:

  • Learning about research supervision approaches and structures in alliance countries
  • Identifying needs and developing ideas and strategies for bilateral or multilateral collaborations in doctoral supervision
  • Developing a common approach for alliance collaboration in doctoral education and supervision within the ACE²-EU alliance

Methods:

  • Expert inputs: modern PhD pedagogy with Mirjam Godskesen (two-day seminar); familiarizing with joint doctoral funding opportunities
  • Peer-to-peer learning: Sharing approaches, practices, and challenges in doctoral supervision experienced in alliance partner institutions
  • Best-practice models: Learning about joint supervision arrangements and supervisor training within the EUI community and beyond
  • Interactive workshops: Engaging in deep discussions and developing ideas for common principles and approaches in doctoral supervision

 

Learning Journey

  • Three online sessions: (tbc.)

Introducing PhD education and supervision at ACE²-EU partner institutions

Virtual Roundtable Discussion on experiences in joint doctoral education and supervision in other European Universities

Sharing needs and ideas for collaboration in joint supervision schemes

  • Onsite sessions June 29 – July 3

Two-day intensive research supervision training with Mirjam Godkesen (owner of UNWIND consultancy)

Information sessions about funding opportunities

Intensive work sessions: developing ideas for collaboration and developing guidelines for joint collaboration and supervision within the Alliance

  • Follow-up / reflection: July 15

Reflections and roadmap

Learning Objectives

Specific learning objectives include:

  • Enhanced cross-institutional understanding among alliance partners for approaches and challenges in PhD supervision
  • Strong personal relationships among key personnel who will be involved in developing joint doctoral programmes in the alliance
  • Actionable recommendations on joint arrangements and supervisor training within the alliance
  • Concrete guidelines on a common approach to effective supervision, mentoring, and appropriate career guidance based on MSC Actions and the Alliance’s mission

 

Which staff would find this course useful for them?

This course may be suitable for staff from ACE2-EU partner universities, including research supervision staff (experienced and non-experienced researchers aiming to qualify for tenure positions), heads of doctoral schools, quality managers, and executive leaders. It may be suitable for staff from ACE2-EU partner universities who have an interest in finding partners for building joint supervision schemes and further developing supervision skills.

  • Recommended Language Level :
    • English B2-C1

This is mandatory, as English is the working language of ACE²-EU courses.

Application Process:

Interested applicants should

🔗 Apply here: https://forms.gle/FW2KPs56nof4zdeQ9

Deadline for receipt of applications: 30 April

Please note that submitting an application does not guarantee a place on the programme. Participating institutions apply their own internal selection procedures.

Prior to the start of the course, selected participants will receive a welcome email from the ACE²-EU Alliance containing detailed information and instructions specific to the programme..

 

Further Information

For any further information or queries related to the course, please contact:

Julia Marinaccio, j.marinaccio@fh-kaernten.at

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