Helmholtz Zentrum München Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Gesundheit und Umwelt

TAC Symposium Course

Thematic Field Neuro and Stem Cell Biology
Course Number 5001038
Target Group PhD students in the Epigenetics Research School and other PhD students who have not had their first TAC meeting
Contents In this course the participants prepare their research proposal as they would for their first TAC meeting. Then each student reviews the written proposals of 2 other students and provides comments (this process is anonymous) then the comments are used to prepare the presentation. During the symposium each student presents his or her proposal. This is followed with a discussion led by the 2 students who reviewed the written proposal. There are only PhD students and Post Docs in the audience. Through this we offer a peer to peer experience in which the students support each other
Didactic Aim/Competences Training of writing, presenting, critical reading, listening, and discussion skills as well as assist in the preparation of the first TAC meeting of the students
Didactic Elements Presentation and hands on exercises
Type/Schedule The course is mostly virtual. The only contact point is the symposium day
Work Load (hours) 8 hours (proposal writing) + 8 - 12 hours (review + presentation preparation) + 4 – 8 hours (symposium day, depending on the number of participants).
Credit Points 3 HE/term
Date and Place Tbd (Organized 2 times per year)
Number of Participants Max. 8
Lecturer in Charge Wouter Koolhaas
Lecturers Helmholtz International Research School Coordinator
Please note Registration required: Helmholtz International Epigenetics Research School Office