Doctoral Qualification Programme
In addition to their scientific education, we support doctoral candidates in acquiring the skills and competencies they need for the successful completion of their doctorate and for later management tasks in science or industry.
Qualification offers at the University of Bremen
MAPEX offers a regularly updated overview of central qualification offers at the University of Bremen.
moreRegistration for the MAPEX Doctoral Qualification Programme
All doctoral candidates of the University of Bremen working in a group of a MAPEX member can participate in the programme (register).
moreAs a member of the MAPEX Doctoral Qualification Programme you will
receive a certified transcript of your achieved qualification milestones. |
receive individual consulting and support. |
build your own network of early-academic peers. |
participate in MAPEX qualification offers and courses. |
have access to MAPEX funding* for
* Formal acceptance as a doctoral candidate by your faculty is a prerequisite for the access to MAPEX funding |
Any questions?
Please feel free to contact us if you can't find the answers to your questions on our websites or FAQ.
Benefit from various MAPEX funding opportunities
moreQualification offers at the University of Bremen
MAPEX provides an updated overview of central qualification offers provided by various institutions at the University of Bremen targeted at doctoral students and early career researchers.
- To the complete overview of offers
- Offers in the area of professional skills- Principles and rules of scientific work
- Offers in the area of professional skills- personal competencies
- Offers in the area of professional skills- higher-education didactics
- Offers in the area of lectures and courses
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Areas of qualification
In order to enable doctoral candidates to pursue comprehensive personal and professional development, the MAPEX qualification programme proposes its members to acquire milestones within five central qualification areas.
A checklist with all (elective) qualification milestones is provided as a guide to doctoral candidates and their supervisors.
Documentation of qualifications achieved
If you are a member of our programme, all qualifications achieved can be recorded online via input mask.
We keep an overview of the qualifications acquired by each member. Upon request, a transcript of records and a certificate of participation to the MAPEX Doctoral Qualification Programme can be obtained via mapexphdprotect me ?!uni-bremenprotect me ?!.de at any time.
moreCooperation MAPEX / YUFE Pilot Programme on Doctoral Learning
Extend your opportunities with the European-wide YUFE Programme on Doctoral Learning
As a member of the MAPEX qualification programme, you benefit from access to the YUFE Pilot Programme on Doctoral Learning.
During the period from May 2024 to October 2025, a series of internationally organised training events on transdisciplinary and non-discipline specific topics and areas of expertise will be offered, which are available to participants of the MAPEX Doctoral Qualification Programme.
There are also various opportunities for international, Europe-wide networking with early career researchers and doctoral candidates from the partner universities participating on the pilot programme (Nicolaus Copernicus University; University of Antwerp; University of Eastern Finland; University of Essex; University of Rijeka;University of Sorbonne Nouvelle).
Upcoming Events
The MAPEX Center for Materials and Processes and its Doctoral Qualification Programme regularly offers its own events and workshops, including, among others:
- Early Career Researcher Workshops (2x pro Jahr)
- Method Workshops
- MAPEX Symposium
- MAPEX Qualification Programme offers
- Online seminars
An updated overview of upcoming events can be found here.
Contact and Office hours
For personal consultation, please make an individual appointment with Dr. Hanna Lührs or Dr. Enis Bicer
Coordinator
Prof. Lucio Colombi Ciacchi
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+49 421 218 64570
Consultation
Dr. Hanna Lührs
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+49 421 218 64580
Dr. Enis Bicer
mapexphd@uni-bremen.de
+49 421 218 64585