Technical University of Munich

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1 Technical University of Munich Doing Your PhD or Postdoc at TUM Dr.-Ing. Michael Klimke, Managing Director TUM Graduate School Technical University of Munich Cairo, 28 May 2016

2 TUM. Munich. Bavaria. Germany. Europe. 2

3 TUM key data Students, 34% female, 22% internat l Graduates per year PhDs per year 528 Professors, 17% female, 16% internat l Scientific Staff Publications, peer-reviewed per year 47 ERC Grants (since 2008) 49 Humboldt Senior Research Fellows ( ) 13 Nobel Prize Laureates 18 Leibniz Laureates (DFG) 5 Humboldt Professors 1.26 B Annual budget 3

4 TUM key data 165 Degree Courses 13 Departments 7 Corporate Research Centers Research Neutron Source FRM II Nutrition and Food Research Semiconductor Physics Medical Engineering Cancer Research Agricultural Sciences Catalysis Research Mathematics & Natural Sciences Life, Health & Sport Sciences, Medicine Engineering & Architecture Economics & Education 3 Integrative Research Centers Institute for Advanced Sudy (TUM-IAS) Munich School of Engineering (MSE) Munich Center for Technology in Society (MCTS) 4

5 TUM Nobel laureates Heinrich O. Wieland 1927, Chemistry Ernst Otto Fischer 1973, Chemistry Hans Fischer 1930, Chemistry Klaus von Klitzing 1985, Physics Rudolf L. Mößbauer 1961, Physics Robert Huber 1988, Chemistry 5

6 TUM inventors, engineers, entrepreneurs Oskar von Miller Storage Power Plants Walchensee Power Plant German Museum Claude Dornier Aircraft Construction Amphibious Aircraft Carl von Linde Refrigeration Engineering Linde s Refrigeration Machines Air Liquefaction First University Spin-off Willy Messerschmitt Aircraft Construction First production-ready Jet Aircraft Rudolf Diesel Combustion Engine Development Diesel Engine (MAN) Heinz Maier-Leibnitz Neutron Research "Atom Ei" 6

7 TUM in rankings 2016 Nature Index (Nature Publishing Group) TUM among the top 4 technical universities in Europe 2015 Global Employability University Ranking TUM in 11 th place, making TUM the 3 rd highest placed institution in Europe, after Cambridge and Oxford 2015 Shanghai Ranking TUM No 1 German technical university and top 3 of Europe s technical universities Globally, TUM is ranked 14 th in Chemisty and 28th in Computer Science 2015 QS World University Ranking TUM among the top 5 technical universities in Europe and top 1 university for natural sciences and engineering in Germany 7

8 Munich metropolitan region Research Network Industry Network 8

9 Support and career system for junior scientists Doctoral Candidates TUM Graduate School Entrepreneurship education Postdocs Research Opportunities Week TUM University Foundation Fellowship TUM Junior Fellow (Fund) Early Career Scientists TUM Faculty Tenure Track System and Academy 9

10 The TUM doctoral model TUM Graduate School 25 doctoral programs ('graduate centers') basic and optional program elements 5,500 doctoral candidates 27% international doctoral candidates Top 5 countries of origin: China, Italy, Iran, India, Austria 10

11 Application for a doctorate at TUM Pre-requisites Excellent Master s degree Fluency in English (German not needed but a plus) Application procedure Find a supervisor Secure funding Sign a supervision agreement Apply for entry into the doctoral candidacy list Research associate (TUM employment) Scholarship External employment 11

12 Elements of a doctorate at TUM Basic elements Registration and 2-year membership in the TUM Graduate School Supervision Agreement + Exposé Double Mentoring Kick-Off Seminar Scientific Training (6 SWS) Publications: Book/journal/conference article, peer-reviewed Integration into academic environment Feedback talk Optional elements Transferable skills training Coaching and career services International research phase Graduate Council Social and networking activities + requirements of the individual doctoral program 12

13 Kick-Off Seminar Seminars p.a. by TUM Graduate School doctoral candidates across all disciplines Goals: Interdisciplinary exchange Strengthening of personal network Get to know TUM and its resources Transferable skills training Fixed program parts: Good scientific practice Poster session Science Slam Introduction to TUM services and entrepreneurship 13

14 Subject-related training Available at the chairs, departments and graduate programs Selection of top courses: Quantitative and qualitative research methods Doctoral colloquia Journal clubs Research retreats Symposia and conferences Summer and winter schools Interdisciplinary training Speakers series 14

15 Transferable skills training 50+ courses per semester 50% in English Selection of top courses: Project management Leadership & responsibility Presentation skills Paper & proposal writing Cooperation in international teams Surviving complex projects Business creation & entrepreneurship Patent law Strength-based leadership 15

16 International research phase Financial support for International conferences & symposia Research stays at foreign universities, research institutions and companies Seasonal schools Invitation of international guests EuroTech Universities Alliance exchange program Lab visits Joint PhD summer/winter schools Joint PhD course database Accommodation support 16

17 Services and career support Welcome services Accommodation, Social and cultural events, Family services Coaching individual coaching by professional coach, Support on PhD-related and personal issues Career workshops Job application, Career paths in and outside academia Entrepreneurship E-Camp: entrepreneurial skills training, Prototype your PhD, Executive MBA Language courses German and >60 other languages 17

18 Support and career system for junior scientists Doctoral Candidates TUM Graduate School Entrepreneurship education Postdocs Research Opportunities Week TUM University Foundation Fellowship TUM Junior Fellow (Fund) Early Career Scientists TUM Faculty Tenure Track System and Academy 18

19 Research Opportunities Week One Week at TUM Travel grants for 50 international postdocs Possibility for chairs to recruit junior researchers Eligible for TUM University Foundation Fellowship Upcoming date: March 20-24, 2017 application opens July until September 30, 2016: 19

20 TUM University Foundation Fellowship (TUFF) For participants of the Research Opportunities Week Funding similar to Alexander von Humboldt-Foundation (2,650 p.m.) for one year Encouraged to apply for own funding within the year (seed funding) Support program for TUFF-Fellows Mentoring from the Emeriti of Excellence Individual consultation about funding options Proposal writing workshops Networking meetings 20

21 Support and career system for junior scientists Doctoral Candidates TUM Graduate School Entrepreneurship education Postdocs Research Opportunities Week TUM University Foundation Fellowship TUM Junior Fellow (Fund) Early Career Scientists TUM Faculty Tenure Track System and Academy 21

22 E X T E R N A L A P P O I N T M E N T TUM Graduate School TUM faculty recruitment and career system I N T E R N A L P R O M O T I O N Tenure Track Assistant Prof. (W2, 6 yr-temporary) Associate Prof. (W3, tenured) (Full) Prof. (W3 +, tenured) Young individuals whose achievements hold promise to produce scholarship & teaching of highest quality Accomplished scientists with great future potential in research, teaching, and academic engagement Internationally leading scientists showing a top-level teaching record Leading personalities with outstanding achievements in industry, university hospitals, or science management 22

23 TUM Faculty Tenure Track Prerequisites for the application: doctorate substantial research experience progress toward academic independence (usually evidenced by a 2 years postdoc phase at a top university other than the doctorate university) international experience (usually evidenced by 1 year abroad) Kick-off retreat started in 05/2014 academic performance commensurate with age based on current international assessment criteria 23

24 International visibility of TUM tenure track system Former Institution Nationality Ø 28 Applications per call Average age by appointment: 34 years 30% female professors Assistant professors are hired from renowned universities: High density of prize awardees (ERC, Heisenberg, Emmy Noether, Group Leaders, Feodor Lynen etc.) 24

25 Thank you! Dr.-Ing. Michael Klimke, Managing Director TUM Graduate School Technical University of Munich Cairo, 28 May 2016