For PhD Candidates

News on the Reform of Doctoral Studies


A brief summary of the main changes in response to the amendment to Higher Education Act and how they will affect you as current students at Charles University.


Welcome to the doctoral programme


The most important information for new students (and not only for them) regarding the organisation of studies, available support, and opportunities for further education.

 

Newsletter for PhD Candidates


Check out the newsletter (Sep–Jun), where you will find an overview of events, seminars, and other information prepared as part of the Doctoral Study Hub.



News

Doctoral Café

Get connected! Do you want to get together with other doctoral candidates to discuss your dissertation topic or science/research related issues? Use our new platform!

Join a virtual group or make a new one.

For meeting in person you can reserve a space in the Hybernska Campus.

PhD Mondays at the Kampus Hybernská

Do not hesitate to come and use the quiet space in the Kampus Hybernská to write your dissertation, study or meet your colleagues.

   

Mondays in Kampus Hybernská

Building D, 2nd floor

Pitching Your Research Idea: Crafting an Effective Presentation

Do you want to present your research in a clear, and engaging way? Join our webinar and learn how to turn complex topics into a compelling story – from a three-minute presentation to a grant proposal pitch.

 

October 23, 15.00 - 16.30

Online, MS Teams

Resilience & Burnout Syndrome

How to Retain Energy & Motivation

Doctoral studies demand a great deal of energy. It is just as important to know how to restore it, otherwise motivation may fade and burnout can occur. Come and discover what recharges your batteries and learn how to strengthen your mental resilience.

 

November 3, 16.00 - 18.00

Hybernská Campus - building D, 2nd floor

Global Challenges of Humanity: Society, State, Individual

Attend the III International Student and Postgraduate Scientific and Practical Conference "Global Challenges of Humanity: Society, State, Individual".

 

November 7, 2025

on-campus (1 Universytetska St, Lviv, Ukraine) or online via Zoom

Deadline of application: October 31, 2025

Webinars for Early Career Researchers

Attend one or more seminar organized by National Library of Technology on advanced searching, citing, and communicating.

Topics included: My First Scientific Article, Academic Integrity, AI Essentials in Academia, How to publish your data and more. Webinars are free of charge and open for everyone.

 

Wednesdays from October 15, at 10 AM

JRC Scientific Traineeships Programme

Apply for a paid traineeship for EU citizens offered by the Joint Research Centre (JRC) with duration 5 months full time.

Acquire practical skills and knowledge in a multi-cultural, interdisciplinary environment;

Develop a network of contacts and build your career!

 

Deadline of application: October 21, 2025

Conference on Advances in Chemistry

Connect with fellow-experts from various fields of chemistry, share your research, and gain new insights. Registration and participation are completely free of charge.

 

November 7 and 8, 2025

UCT Prague + online

Registration deadline: October 31, 2025

Information for student parents

Charles University tries to meet the needs of students who are parents with young children and create conditions enabling them to bring their study and parent duties in line.

 

 

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Survival Czech: Language Course for Total Beginners

7 October 2025 – 6 November 2025

Ph.D. CANDIDATES

Dobrý den! Are you a Ph.D. student wanting to learn the basics of the Czech language? Join our online language courses for beginners! This course will focus on introduction, shopping, eating and more.

Proofreading Service of English Texts

11 January 2024 – 31 December 2025

Ph.D. CANDIDATES

We provide you with help of your academic texts in English. If you are unsure about your grammar, style and spelling, try our service with a native speaker.

Proofreading Service of Czech Texts

11 January 2024 – 31 December 2025

Ph.D. CANDIDATES

Are you concerned about the Czech language in your academic texts? It is not necessary now because of our helping hand. Try proofreading!

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Rectorate

Student Affairs Department

Doctoral Studies Office

Ovocný trh 5

116 36 Prague 1

Czech Republic


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