Viadrina Center for Graduate Studies (VCGS)

The Viadrina Graduate Centre

The Viadrina Center for Graduate Studies (VCGS) is the central graduate institution of the Viadrina. As point of contact for all researchers in the qualification phase (R1-R3: doctoral researchers, postdocs, junior and tenure-track professors), we offer advice and services in the fields of career development, key qualification, and research funding.

The VCGS also supports the university and its management in matters of reporting, university research, and strategy development with regard to these target groups.

If you have any questions, please contact us directly. We look forward to your visit!

Latest news

Workshop: Disputation Training

Primary target group: Doctoral candidates in the final phase | Date: Wednesday, 30 October 2024 | 09:00-17:00 | HG 104

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Workshop: Success at Conferences

Primary target group: PhD students and postdocs (R1/R2) | Date: Thursday, 15 November and Friday, 16 November 2024 | 09:00 - 17:00 | AM 202

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Workshop: Citavi - literature management in science

Primary target group: PhD students and postdocs (R1/R2) | Date: Friday, 29 November 2024 | 08:30 - 16:00 | Online

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Services

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Counselling

The VCGS provides personal advice on all questions related to academic and non-academic career development. Find out here about contact options and the most important topics.

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Key Qualification

The VCGS offers a comprehensive key qualification program on career-relevant topics for doctoral and postdoctoral researchers. Click here to go directly to the current curriculum.

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Funding

If you are looking for financial support for your research projects or for a matching scholarship, you can find information and advice here.

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Contact us

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