Dear PhD Candidates,

As we begin the new academic year, I am excited to introduce a fresh initiative: our new Doctoral Studies Newsletter. This newsletter aims to keep you informed, inspired, and connected with the latest developments, opportunities, and resources available to you within the Faculty of Medicine.

In this space, you will find updates on academic events, international collaborations, conference opportunities, as well as success stories from your fellow PhD candidates. It will serve as a platform for sharing important information and celebrating the achievements of our doctoral community.

Our PhD school continues to be one of the most prestigious in the Czech Republic, providing you with not only advanced knowledge but also the opportunity to collaborate with renowned global institutions. Through this newsletter, we hope to further strengthen our sense of community and provide you with valuable insights that will support your journey toward academic excellence.

I encourage you to engage with the content, share your own experiences, and take full advantage of the resources offered to enrich your doctoral journey. Together, we will continue to foster an environment of high standards, innovation, and academic growth.

Best wishes for the year ahead!

Tomáš Kašpárek
Vice-Dean for Doctoral Studies, Faculty of Medicine, Masaryk University

This year’s PhD Day was a fantastic opportunity for first-year PhD candidates and future applicants to get a clear overview of study obligations and growth opportunities. For the first time, the event was held independently under the Faculty’s banner and featured eight lectures focusing on mobility, scholarships, and the use of AI in life sciences. The event offered not only essential insights into the rules and requirements of PhD studies but also inspired academic and personal growth.

The presentations and Q&A session are now available on the PhD Day website. Thank you to all the participants, and we look forward to seeing you next year!

Neuroscience Ph.D. Conference

Neuroscience PhD students present the results of their thesis research project.

22. November 2024 9:00

SPARK Education

The SPARK network offers educational events in the field of translational research and so-called transferable skills to their member institutions. It covers topics such as Design Thinking, Addressing Clinical Need, Target product Profile, Project and process management, IP Strategies for Inventions in Biotech, Regulatory Aspects, Collaborative Research & Development with Industry, Entrepreneurial mindset, and business thinking.

BIOTOP seminars

The nearest Biotop Seminar with the topic "From PhD to Head of the Biological Group, Contipro," presented by Kristina Nesporova, PhD, will be held in seminar room 145/E35, on Tuesday, 29 October 2024.

How to make academic writing effortless

Learn how to use SciFlow Authoring, make your academic writing effortless and save time with automatic formatting. The online software for writing and publishing, SciFlow, can help you to make writing academic texts easier.

Online webinar 24. 10. 2024, 14:00 – 15:00

Life Sciences Seminar Series

Do not miss the next talk within the Life Sciences Seminar Series of Masaryk University:

Development Origin and Evolution of Childhood Cancers, held by Frank Westermann on 24. 10. 2024.

The Werner von Siemens Prize

Nominations for the Werner von Siemens Prize for the best students for their thesis or dissertation, thesis supervisors and mentors, young scientists and the best teacher.!

Nominate yourself or your fellow students or teachers by 30 November 2024! Last year, two awards also went to the Faculty of Medicine, Masaryk University.

European Digital UniverCity: EDUC Miniprojects

You may apply for funding for various activities, such as the organisation of events, conferences, workshops, seminars, round tables, etc., and get a scholarship CZK 20,000 (one partner project) or CZK 50,000 (two or more partners).

Juct check the web of Office for Internaitonal Cooperation of Masaryk University and apply till the end of October.

Exciting Update: New Design for the Individual Study Plan (ISP) in IS MU!

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of the redesigned Individual Study Plan (ISP) agenda in the Information System of Masaryk University (IS MU)!

This updated agenda is now available online in both English and Czech, providing a user-friendly interface for managing your academic journey. Please note that while all data from the original ISP has been transferred, it is currently not possible to edit previously entered information.

Explore the new features and streamline your PhD experience with the updated ISP. We encourage you to take advantage of this improved tool as you progress in your studies!

Erasmus Traineeships

Erasmus Traineeships – 2-12 months on the internship in Europe? No problem!

You can apply for financial support from the Erasmus program untill the end of October!

Rooms for group work on campus

Did you know that you might have a place on campus to meet and collaborate with your colleagues?

Several departments at FM MU offer facilities for PhD candidates to use for group work.

MUNI PhD Hub: Meeting Space for PhD Candidates

We're excited to announce the MUNI PhD Hub, a dedicated meeting space for you to collaborate and connect with your peers. 

When? Wednesday from 15:00 to 20:00

Where? Trýba Room at Komenského 2.

This space will be available until December 31, 2024, providing an excellent opportunity to share ideas, discuss research, and support one another in your academic journey.

Do not hesitate to come and meet your colleagues there!

This and more in the news on MED MUNI web / Research and Development!

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