Training

Look here for content descriptions of previous courses, that could be offered again on demand.

IMPRS-ESM implemented an ‘Advisory Panel system’ to structure supervision of doctoral studies and guide doctoral candidates towards high quality and productive research within an adequate time frame. Advisory Panels comprise three scientists with expertise in the fireld of the PhD candidate's research topic. Panels are formed very early in a doctoral term. Regular bi-annual meetings provide quality and progress control and support the timely completion of doctoral studies. 

From the beginning, each doctoral candidate has a primary advisor formally recognized by IMPRS-ESM. Candidate and primary advisor jointly take responsibility for the definition and design of the doctoral research. A co-advisor complements the scientific expertise of the primary advisor. A senior academic with experience in doctoral training serves as the Panel Chair. Panel Chairs are knowledgeable in the research topic but are not related to the research group and thus function as a peer reviewer for the IMPRS-ESM.

Download the pamphlet ‘Advisory Panel system’ for detailed information.

The IMPRS-ESM Annual Retreat is an interdisciplinary colloquium in which all IMPRS-ESM doctoral candidates present their most recent research results and discuss them with peers and advisors. It is run ‘conference style’ (10-minute presentations are followed by a five-minute discussion). Advanced doctoral candidates chair sessions and moderate the discussions.

The Annual Retreat gathers everyone involved with IMPRS-ESM for three days in a location outside of Hamburg. Being away from the daily office routine supports a focus on scientific exchange and motivates team building. During an IMPRS-ESM annual retreat we also address administrative issues to ensure best possible operation of IMPRS-ESM's affairs. 

IMPRS-ESM encourages doctoral candidates to complement their individual academic training by actively participating in scientific conferences and workshops, both national and international. We provide you with a small annual budget to travel and participate in such scientific activities. It is up to you to find appropriate training opportunities and to negotiate with advisors and IMPRS-ESM as to the best use of your annual travel budget.

As an advanced doctoral candidate, you have the opportunity to present and discuss your work and to exchange ideas with fellow scientists in informal Tuesday seminars.

Wednesday seminars are reserved for invited speakers (internal or external).

In the KlimaCampus Colloquium on Thursdays, distinguished guests present their research under the theme of ‘Challenges of Climate Science’.