Doctoral Supervisor Training
Doctoral Supervisor Training – Become the next SUPERvisor!
The Doctoral Supervisor Training offers support for the supervision of doctoral candidates on an academic and personal level. In cooperation with qualified trainers, various aspects of supervision, such as my role as a supervisor, leadership through communication, mental health, etc., are examined with best-practice examples in individual sessions. The training will provide you with a holistic overview of how you can best support your doctoral researchers from recruiting to career development. Through cooperation with scientists from different fields and institutions, the offer also provides a platform for professional exchange.
The jointly developed training is aimed specifically at professors, directors, research group leaders, IMPRS faculty members and postdocs (with supervision responsibilities) at the two Max Planck Institutes of Biochemistry and for Biological Intelligence, Helmholtz Munich, TUM and the Munich Medical Research School (MMRS) at LMU Munich. The training is useful for both experienced supervisors and postdocs who are starting to guide doctoral researchers on a day-to-day basis.
You can find more information on the current program, dates and registration HERE.
Events for Supervisors
Join us for an open and interactive Supervisor Exchange co-hosted by the Helmholtz Munich Graduate School (HELENA) and the LMU GraduateCenter. This event brings together supervisors from Helmholtz Munich, LMU, TUM, and the Max Planck Institute of Biochemistry to share experiences, discuss challenges, and exchange practical insights from their supervisory practice.
Designed as a collegial conversation among peers, the event will feature a small panel of experienced supervisors and provide ample opportunity for discussion and exchange with participants. Together, we will explore different approaches to doctoral supervision and reflect on lessons learned from our own experiences.
Topics include:
- Recruiting doctoral candidates with strong potential
- Balancing guidance and independence in supervision
- Developing key competencies for doctoral success
- Supporting doctoral researchers in preparing for diverse career paths
Event Details:
📅 Date: 29 October 2026
🕒 Time: 15:00–16:30
📍 Location: Helmholtz Munich, Ingolstädter Landstraße 1, 85764 Neuherberg, Building 31, Room 003
🔗 Registration: Supervisor Exchange: Sharing Experiences in Doctoral Supervision | CaMS