Qualification

The qualification of the PhD Scholars is closely interwoven with the common research goals of Ec=m2 to strengthen collaborative approaches and to develop early scientific independence.The carefully balanced program encompasses mandatory and elective scientific lectures and workshops, which are directly related to the research direction pursued by the Scholar. These are complemented by individually chosen activities devoted to the development of interpersonal skills required for effective outreach to stakeholders in politics and industry and to society as a whole. Ec=m2 Scholars will thus be empowered to be scientific and industrial leaders of tomorrow.

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Module M

(Mandatory Coursework)

Selected PIs of Ec=m2 will present the state-of-the-art on covalent bonding and its interaction with external triggers in a lecture series, custom designed for the RTG. The module also comprises activities on good scientific practice, on data management and on science communication. 

Module E

(Elective Coursework)

The expertise of Ec=m2 Scholars from their previous degrees is complemented in by choosing lectures, workshops or teaching labs from the degree courses in Chemistry, Materials Science, and Physics. The choice will be discussed with a Thesis Advisory Committee, which every Scholar gets to choose at the beginning of their tenure. 

Module I

(Interpersonal Skills)

The development of soft skills such as in the presentation of science to expert and public audiences or in leading a group in academia and industry is a central element of preparing our Scholars for their career after the PhD in Ec=m2.