Dahlem Research School

Dahlem Research School provides excellent graduate education. Source: DRS

In line with the university’s objective toward academic excellence in graduate education as stated in the future concept of the „International Network University", Dahlem Research School (DRS) develops strategic tools  to promote outstanding doctoral and postdoctoral researchers. It ensures the academic quality and integrity of its structured doctoral programs and provides a comprehensive infrastructure for high-quality training to its doctoral and postdoctoral researchers at every stage of their graduate careers.

Structured Doctoral Programs

By promoting research in interdisciplinary and international alliances Dahlem Research School offers structured doctoral degree programs in a wide range of subject areas as well as a postdoctoral fellowship program for outstanding researchers.

Quality Management

Committed to quality management, Dahlem Research School has established university-wide standards for the highest quality of graduate education by setting goals, basic regulations and guidelines of excellence as well as best practice measures for strong structured doctoral programs. It offers highly competitive, structured doctoral programs and supports established graduate schools and research training groups as well as new initiatives.

Professional Development Program

Junior researchers at DRS benefit from an excellent training and educational environment where they can develop their full potential and achieve their academic goals. The Professional Development Program consists of two core elements: Transferable Skills Training and Career Development. Transferable Skills Training aims to enhance academic performance skills and management competencies beyond the academic training provided by the doctoral program’s disciplinary curriculum. The offerings consist of the following formats: Training, Coaching and Mentoring.

Services

Dahlem Research School provides comprehensive support services to its doctoral and postdoctoral researchers.

• The Short-Term Grant Program is designed to assist junior researchers with funding opportunities for the advancement of their research. 
• The Welcome Website for international junior researchers provides useful advice and information on all non-academic issues relevant to a research stay at Freie Universität Berlin.

See DRS Website for more information.