PhD Career Days

In today’s research environment, science communication is an essential skill for every researcher. Being able to present your work clearly, promote your results, and build your professional identity are key steps toward a successful research career and new collaborations.

In this workshop, colleagues from the Centre for Scientometric Support and Evaluation will guide you through practical ways to enhance your research visibility and impact of your research. You’ll learn why author identifiers matter, how they work, and what they can do for you.

You’ll also explore useful tools and strategies to make your scientific achievements easier to find, follow, and cite - helping your research reach the audience it deserves.

Have you ever wondered what your life will look like after the PhD? What success means to you — and how to get there?

You think it´s too early in your PhD. journey to think about that?

Imagine Columbus. A one-degree shift at the start of a journey can lead to a completely different destination. As you begin your research career, small choices now may shape big outcomes later.

This 3-hour workshop will help you:

• Define what success means to you in research and beyond
• Explore career paths in and outside academia
• Identify your transferable skills and how to use them
• Understand what you can influence during your PhD — and how
• Learn practical tools like the Career Development Plan and the Vitae Framework
• Create your own personalised career roadmap
• Build the confidence to talk about your career goals

The session is interactive, hands-on, and designed to help you ask the right questions — and find your own answers.

Are you doing a PhD and wondering what direction to take after graduation? Or are you considering a PhD but still unsure about your future career options?

Join us to gain valuable insights, resources, and inspiration to help you plan your next steps -  both within and beyond academia.

You can look forward to:

• Inspiring talks presenting diverse career paths for PhD graduates inside and outside academia
• Practical tips on building meaningful professional connections that support your career growth
• Insights into how strategic use of grants can strengthen your scientific independence, visibility, and collaboration opportunities
• Information about mentoring programmes and career counselling for PhD candidates
• A friendly coffee break and networking session to meet speakers, experts, and fellow PhD students

This workshop helps students understand how to craft and deliver compelling stories — an essential skill for communication, entrepreneurship, and leadership. We will focus on the idea of MAYA - Most Advanced Yet Acceptable and learn how it could be implemented in our stories. The session encourages them to use storytelling as a tool to convey ideas, inspire others, and strengthen their personal voice.

Open Science is changing the way research is done — and data stewardship is at its heart. Join us for an inspiring session that will show how good data management makes research more visible, transparent, and impactful.

You’ll learn what data stewardship means in practice, why it matters for the future of science, and how this emerging role supports researchers and research teams. Experienced data stewards from Masaryk University will share their stories, everyday challenges, and what makes this career path both meaningful and rewarding.

Whether you’re a PhD candidate or an early-career researcher, come discover how you can be part of this growing field and contribute to more open and responsible science.

This interactive workshop introduces PhD students to the basic principles of competitive grant writing. Participants will gain an understanding of the typical structure, logic, and key components of a research proposal. Through practical examples, you will learn how to formulate clear project objectives, communicate your research effectively and persuasively and craft a coherent, compelling abstract. You will leave with practical tips and a clearer understanding of how to begin developing a strong, competitive grant proposal.

Not sure what your next step in your studies, career, or life should be? Do you feel like you should have a clear idea, but are still searching? This workshop will offer you simple tools for thinking about your career without the pressure of making the perfect decision. We will look at why decision-making is often difficult, what factors influence it, and how to gain more clarity. We will show you that confusion is a normal part of the journey. You don't need to have any "career" goals—just come as you are.

This interactive workshop helps early-career researchers understand both the formal and informal aspects of starting a scientific career. Participants will learn what to focus on at different career stages, how research performance is evaluated, and how to plan their professional development strategically. Through case studies and discussion, the workshop also addresses common career dilemmas and the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Join a panel discussion exploring the challenges and achievements of women in scientific careers. Experienced female researchers will share their personal stories, offering practical insights on navigating academia, building professional networks, and balancing career with personal life.

This session provides a valuable opportunity to learn from role models, ask questions, and gain perspectives that can support your own career development in research.