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

First Aid Course: Four Hours for Life

The course, organized by the Czech Red Cross for CU, will teach you how to provide first aid for unconsciousness, respiratory and circulatory arrest and effective resuscitation. The teaching is limited to the most necessary theory, with emphasis on the practical part.

 

December, 10; 9 AM - 1 PM

Celetná 20, 1. floor, Green Auditorium

AI and Ethics in Research for Ph.D.

Use AI responsibly in research: ethics basics, handling personal data, copyright, and AI for writing and publishing. Includes Charles University tools and guidelines for safe, effective practice.

 

 

December 1; 3 PM - 4 PM

online

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

Doctoral Peer Club

Share Your Written Introduction!

Come and join our workshop, where you can gain support, learn how your audience comprehends the content of your academic text and how to work with feedback!

 

November, 18; 3 PM - 6 PM

Hybernská Campus (Hybernská 998/4), building D, floor 3

Introduction to CU for PhD candidates

This session of Onboarding course introduces doctoral candidates at Charles University to key study regulations, support structures, and funding opportunities—equipping them with the knowledge and contacts needed to navigate their PhD journey with confidence.

 

November, 5; 4 PM - 6 PM

Celetná 20, 1. floor, Green Auditorium

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

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.

 

 

FAIRWizard tool launched

Get to know the new tool which is intended for all researchers at Charles University.

With this tool, you can effectively manage your data, monitor how you are fulfilling the FAIR principles, and last but not least, use it to create a data management plan (DMP).

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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

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Doctoral Studies Office

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Czech Republic


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