Doing a doctorate can be fulfilling - and quite lonesome and frustrating at the same time. Working together with a group can bring in new perspectives, insights and options for action as well as clarity and increased motivation for goal achievement. 

The moderated peer group coaching for (international) doctoral researchers at the UDE therefore supports you on the path to your doctorate and in your further career planning through (self-)reflection, feedback and interdisciplinary skills development.

Download Flyer "Together" WS 2025/26 (PDF, English)

Download Flyer "Gemeinsam statt einsam" WS 2025/26 (PDF, German)

Not sure, whether this format is the right support for you? If you have any questions, please contact Valentina Vasilov directly:

valentina.vasilov@uni-due.de

Process and application

The next group for international doctoral researchers of the UDE (in English) starts on 6 October 2025. You can apply for a place until 21 September via the following link: https://eveeno.com/together_ws2526

The next group for doctoral researchers of the UDE (in German) starts on 27 October 2025. You can apply for a place until 5 October via the following link: https://eveeno.com/together_ws2526

If you find this offer later and are interested in taking part in peer group coaching for doctoral researchers, please contact Valentina Vasilov directly (valentina.vasilov@uni-due.de).

Target group and requirements

For (international) doctoral researchers who want to work together with a group to...

• reflect on their own professional role
• focus on creativity, enjoyment of work and energy
• gain clarity about your own resources
• develop individual strategies and solutions for dealing with challenges
• experience support and mutual motivation to achieve goals
• exchange & network with peers
• discover feedback and appreciation as a resource

In addition to regular attendance at the scheduled appointments, participation also requires the ability to reflect, to bring in one's own concerns and the willingness to cooperate in the group.

Dates in the winter semester 2025/2026

Six dates in total, each Monday 10:00-12:00 in room WST-B04.05, Berliner Platz 6-8, 45127 Essen:

Group 1 (for doctoral researchers of UDE, German langugage):

27.10. | 17.11. | 08.12. | 19.01. | 09.02. | 09.03.

Group 2 (for international doctoral researchers of UDE, English langugage):