Doctoral candidates of the Berlin School of Mind and Brain have to participate in three academic soft-skill courses, developed and conducted in collaboration with Humboldt Graduate School, and offered separately for natural sciences / life sciences and social sciences / humanities. Verification of attendance is required. Participation in other soft-skill courses offered by Humboldt Graduate School is possible.

Mandatory academic soft-skill courses:

• Scientific presentation
• Scientific writing
• Grant-application writing

Other academic soft-skill courses offered by Humboldt Graduate School:

• Scientific communication
• Publishing research articles
• Good research practice
• Didactics / teaching skills for junior scientists
• Dissertation coaching
• Dissertation defense / viva voce coaching
• Peer mentoring
• Career management
• Work–life balance

For a detailed up-to-date program, see website:
http://humboldt-graduate-school.de/pr-en/key-competencies