Modules

The GPP rested on the two pillars "advanced training" and "mentoring". In the advanced training module, GPP members had the opportunity to participate in various one-day workshops on topics that go beyond what is regularly taught in the psychology Masters degree program at Saarland University. For example, these workshops  covered advanced training in research methodologies (e.g., meta-analysis, Bayesian Statistics, ERP/EEG methodologies) and multidisciplinary qualifications (e.g., scientific writing, safeguarding good scientific practice). The mentoring module specified standards for mentoring by the direct supervisor that complemented and broadened the supervision agreement between the doctoral student and the supervisor (e.g., regular one-on-one meetings). This module offered opportunities for further supervision and peer-to-peer intervision (e.g., doctoral students’ journal club).

PhD students who completed all parts of the GPP could and still can receive a certificate documenting their successful participation.