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.
News
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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).
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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