Intern
Graduate School of Life Sciences

Programme

Autumn 2026

Programme:

The activities begin on Wednesday, at 8:30 am with registration.

At 9:00 am, we will introduce you to the GSLS/GSST and its Structured Study Programme, followed by presentations of the following initiatives and programmes:

  • DRC and EUREKA!

  • Graduate Academy

  • Office of Gender Equality (Gleichstellungsbüro) and SCIENTIA

  • Press and Public Relations Office

  • UNIWUE Community – Alumni Program

  • Mental Wellbeing During Your PhD

  • bts Life Sciences Student Initiative

Next up are your project pitches – a great opportunity to share your research interests, get to know your fellow doctoral researchers, and start building your network.

In the afternoon, join us for a guided city tour of Würzburg and discover the history and culture of the city you now call home.

To wrap up the first day, the DRC invites you to a relaxed pub crawl, starting at the Alte Mainbrücke after the city tour. It's a great chance to connect with your fellow doctoral researchers in an informal setting!

On Thursday, 9:00 am - approx. 4:00 pm we offer a range of one-day workshops which count towards the requirements of the structured programme. Places allocated on a first come, first served basis!

! Please note that the Intercultural Communication Workshop will take place on Friday, 27th November 2026 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm in seminar room 01.001/002, Graduate Schools building!

For those admitted to the PhD programme of the GSLS (as opposed to the Dr. rer. nat.), please note that 'Intercultural Communication' is a mandatory workshop which you need to attend before you can graduate.

Friday, 9:00 am - approx. 1:30 pm

All participants will have a seminar on "Good Scientific Practice" – detailing the conduct expected from every scientist at our university. This course is mandatory and must be attended before you can graduate, so this is a good opportunity to already fulfill this requirement!