Come and learn what life as a PhD candidate is like.
Meet your fellow PhD candidates and get to know the people from various support offices who will be there to help you throughout your doctoral journey.
Get oriented in the new structure of doctoral studies at UCT Prague!
- What are your obligations during the PhD?
- What is expected from you and how can you prepare?
- What are the financial opportunities?
- What do projects, mentoring, and soft skills courses involve?
- What other opportunities does UCT Prague offer?
You’ll be introduced to all available support departments and the offices that organize support activities and courses:
PROGRAMME
9:00 – 9:10 Welcome speech – Vice-Rector for Doctoral Studies, Prof. Michaela Rumlová - , introducing the PhD Office, a short introduction of Dean's Offices*
9:10 – 10:00 The Electronic PhD Guide Team – Ing. Petra Špringer Šimonová *
Everything you need to know about doing a PhD at UCT Prague – all in one place. Website, guide, seminars, and support from those who are going through it themselves.
Summary of current legislative changes that have been incorporated into the PhD studies at UCT Prague We will introduce you to transferable skills courses, consultation opportunities called PhD Open Hours, the Adaptation Plan for newly enrolled doctoral candidates, the Internal Grant Agency (IGA, Mgr. Veronika Popová), essential documents, and other available support options during your studies.
* For this part of the program (9 - 10:30), come with your supervisor
10:30 – 11:00 Open discussion with current doctoral candidates
BREAK – 15 min
11:15 - 11:30 University Ombudsperson – ThDr. Klára Muzikářová, Ph.D.
A fair and friendly environment is a value that helps us study and work better. You will learn about the social safety system at UCT Prague and find out what to do in a situation where the above-mentioned values are not being met, who the ombudsman is, and how they work.
11:30– 11:50 International Relations Office – Bc. Lenka Polanská
We will present funding opportunities for both long-term and short-term stays abroad, including grants provided by the university and where to look for other sources of financial support. You will learn how to apply, the best timing for your application, and where to find internship offers.
11:50 – 12:10 HR Department – Ing. Simona Pavelková
For PhD employees, we will introduce the available training courses, as well as opportunities to make use of benefits and discounts for cultural events.
LUNCH BREAK – 1 hour
13:30 – 15:00 Workshop – Jan Froněk, Academic Coach:
“Roadmap to PhD”
Start your PhD with clarity and confidence.
This workshop will help you map your personal PhD trajectory – from goal setting and identifying key milestones to tackling challenges and building helpful habits. You will:
- Clearly define your goal
- Identify internal and external barriers
- Understand what you still need to work on
- Discover who can support you on your path
“A PhD journey is like a long voyage. If you don't know where you're sailing, no wind will be the right one.”
Create a visual map to help you stay on course.
The session includes personal reflection and (optional) group discussion.
BREAK – 15 min
15:15 – 15:30 Welcome Office – Ing. Anna Mittnerová and Ing. Alena Stavinohová, M.Sc.
We will introduce the role of Welcome Office and explain which services it provides to foreign researchers at UCT – for example helping with administrative matters connected to residence permits, relocation to the Czech Republic, concluding employment contracts, reporting changes to the Ministry, advice on health insurance etc.
Discover the available forms of support for your wellbeing – from psychological counselling and relaxation techniques to other tools for mental health. Learn about the personal and professional development opportunities offered by the university, such as mentoring or themed workshops, and explore ways to connect with the job market and potential employers.
15:50 – 16:10 National Library of Technology – Ing. Naděžda Firsová, Ph.D.
Did you know that on campus you can access the latest scientific information and make use of top-level academic support for early-career researchers? We will introduce you to our range of services that will be useful throughout your research career – all available to you for free, right at your fingertips or just one click away.
16:10 – 16:30 Project Centre – Ing. Hana Štěpánková
A wide range of grant programmes is available to support science, research, and innovation. How can you navigate them, know the right time to submit your own project, write it effectively, and meet the requirements as a principal investigator (including your CV) to ensure your project succeeds in a competitive environment? We will help you find your way through it.
16:30 – 16:50 Data Stewardship Team – Ing. Martin Schatz, Ph.D. and Data Stewards
Come and find out how to keep your research data under control and make the most of it.
Moderated by: PhD Support – Mili Losmanová, Office for Doctoral Studies
Representatives from each Faculty Office will also be present.
You will receive:
- Adaptation plan
- “Survival Guide: 15 Tips for Navigating Your PhD” leaflet
- A timeline of your PhD journey – clearly defined responsibilities and the ideal timing for completing them
- A list of all transferable skills courses available to doctoral candidates at UCT Prague
Hosted by the PhD Office
Start your PhD with a clear overview and strong support!