The Productive PhD: Structure and Clarity for Your Doctoral Project

Graduate Studies Support Program

This workshop is part of the Graduate Studies Support Program of Berlin University Alliance. For an overview of all Graduate Studies Support Program events, click here.

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Objectives

In this workshop, you will explore core principles of project management—directly applied to your own doctoral project. Rather than focusing on rigid systems, we emphasize practical understanding: you’ll learn:
- concepts commonly used in academia and Industry
- their strengths and limitations
- how to adapt them to the unique challenges of a PhD

Content

Together, we:
- break down big research goals into actionable steps
- create structure and timeline plans
- explore agile approaches such as Kanban and Scrum
- use analytical tools to better understand the opportunities, risks, and stakeholders involved in your doctorate.

You will work hands-on with your own project and leave the workshop with a personalized roadmap for your PhD. No prior knowledge is required—just curiosity and willingness to try new approaches.

Participation on both days is mandatory.