PhD Handbook

5 An interesting PhD that addresses relevant research topics can serve as a springboard for an academic career or open the door to senior positions outside the world of research. The approximately 6,700 PhD students who are educated at the Centers in coopera- tion with the universities are therefore a major target group of the Helmholtz Association’s talent management activities. To this end, the Helmholtz Association has set up Helmholtz Research Schools and Helmholtz Graduate Schools in almost all of its 18 research centers. These schools offer structured PhD training, which provides the early-stage researchers with excellent supervision, stable working conditions and an educational program tailored to their individual needs. In addition to access to the Association’s unique infrastructure, the PhD students have the opportunity to join renowned research teams and international networks. As we believe that junior researchers are a key asset in our organization, we are in close dialogue with them. They are involved in committees and working groups, and they have a say when it comes to decisions that directly concern them. The Helmholtz Juniors are an important partner in this process. This handbook is yet another proof of their commitment. A handbook written by (current) PhD students for (future) PhD students: This is a great idea since our PhD students are the experts. They can tell you what you need to know when starting your PhD in the Helmholtz Association. I wish you all the best for your PhD projects, and I am looking forward to meeting you soon at one of our Helmholtz Centers! Jürgen Mlynek DEAR READERS, Prof. Dr. Jürgen Mlynek, President of Helmholtz Associacion Jürgen Mlynek

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