Individual Consultation
ZePrOs offers researchers in qualification phases a target group-oriented information and consultation service. Individual consultations offer the opportunity to discuss issues related to planning and structuring the respective qualification phase, dealing with challenges and conflicts as well as questions of professional orientation, career development and research funding opportunities in a confidential setting.
As part of its individual consultation service, ZePrOs supports Master's students and graduates interested in pursuing a doctorate in making the decision to take up a doctorate and in entering the doctoral phase.
ZePrOs provides information on the framework conditions for a doctorate and options for financing it as well as offers that support doctoral candidates in starting their doctorate and actively shaping the doctoral phase.
Moreover, consultations on finalizing exposés for scholarship applications are offered. The most important tips for writing an exposé can also be found in a handout (only available in German). Wie schreibe ich ein wissenschaftliches Exposé? (PDF, 508 kB).
Individual consultation at ZePrOs is confidential. You can make an appointment by telephone or e-mail.
Information on the Organization of the Doctoral Phase
You can find an overview of the requirements and general conditions for a doctorate at Osnabrück University on the page Pursuing a Doctorate at Osnabrück University.
ZePrOs' individual consultations for doctoral candidates include consultations on planning the doctoral phase and on opportunities for further qualification during the doctorate as well as support in developing career prospects after the doctorate within and outside academia.
We also offer - if required - consultation on challenges and difficulties during the doctoral phase. In addition to questions of motivation and time management, this can also include questions about continuing or discontinuing the doctorate.
As part of the university's conflict management, ZePrOs informs and advises doctoral candidates on ways and means of resolving conflicts that may arise during the doctorate.
ZePrOs offers a wide range of measures for individual Career Development for the individual organization of the doctoral phase and needs-oriented support in professional transition phases. If you are interested, we will be happy to consult you.
Moreover, consultations on finalizing exposés for scholarship applications are offered. The most important tips for writing an exposé can also be found in a handout (only available in German). Wie schreibe ich ein wissenschaftliches Exposé? (PDF, 508 kB)
Individual consultation is confidential. You can make an appointment by e-mail or telephone.
Information on the Organization of the Doctoral Phase
You can find an overview of the requirements and general conditions for a doctorate at Osnabrück University and the options for organizing the doctoral phase on the page Pursuing a Doctorate at Osnabrück University.
Offers for Individual Career Development
To promote individual career development, ZePrOs offers researchers in qualification phases - in conjunction with individual consultation - additional measures. These can be found on the Career Development page.
For the target group of postdoctoral researchers, ZePrOs offers transferable consultation and guidance from entry to the advanced postdoc phase.
We are happy to provide information about qualification paths in science and requirements on the path to a professorship as well as to give new postdocs an overview of networking opportunities, training opportunities and tools for individual career planning ("career talks"). In addition to consultation sessions that focus on providing information, postdocs will also find a space to reflect on current challenges in the work context and support in finding individual solutions and in decision-making processes. In a phase of professional (re)orientation, we offer support in making decisions and reflecting on professional options within and outside academia. This includes identifying the need for further training, particularly with regard to the ZePrO's offerings. The ZePrOs is also a point of contact for postdocs in the event of conflicts in the work and research context.
Individual consultation is confidential. You can arrange a consultation appointment (in person or digitally) at any time by e-mail or telephone.
Information on Organizing the Postdoc Phase
On the page Organizing the Postdoc Phase you will find an overview of career development opportunities and research practice for postdocs.
Offers for Individual Career Development
To promote individual career development and to provide support in career transitions, ZePrOs offers additional measures to academics in qualification phases - in conjunction with individual consultation. These can be found on the Career Development page.