Integrated Research Training Group

Transregional Collaborative Research Center TRR 227 „Ultrafast Spin Dynamics”

Supervision Agreement

between

Surname, NameEduard Mustermann	Doctoral candidate

and

Betreuer 1Betreuer 1	Affiliation; Supervisor according to the doctoral rules and regulations of the of

Betreuer 2Betreuer 2	Affiliation; Second Advisor according to the rules and regulations of the iRTG

Mentor	Affiliation; Mentor according to the rules and regulations of the iRTG, Affiliation

Spokesperson of the iRTG

Name, Surname has been a member of the integrated Research Training Group (iRTG) of the Transregional Collaborative Research Center TRR 227 „Ultrafast Spin Dynamics” since Click or tap to enter a date.. has been admitted as a doctoral candidate at and as such is working on a dissertation at the Institute with the working title:

"working title".

The dissertation project was presented by the doctoral candidate as a part of the admissions procedure to the iRTG and was approved by the Supervisor as well as by the Spokesperson of the iRTG.

The doctoral dissertation will be conducted under the doctoral rules and regulations of the of .

It is intended to submit the dissertation thesis in .
It is intended to conduct the disputation procedure in .

The dissertation project is to be supervised by a supervisory team in compliance with the rules and regulations of the iRTG. The supervisory team consists of the above mentioned university professors and, as the case may be, postdoctoral researchers.

In the event that a member of the supervisory team should resign prior to the submission of the dissertation project, the Spokesperson will be immediately informed and shall arrange for continuous and adequate supervision.

The Supervisor guarantees the doctoral candidate the following adequate infrastructure and working conditions:

access to laboratories that contain the scientific equipment necessary to perform the dissertation project,

access to laboratory stocks and consumables necessary to perform the dissertation project

access to PC, internet, phone, and postal services, and the common administrative support

Further rights and duties of the signatories under this agreement and additional specific agreements are listed in the appendix to the document.

Prior to the commencement of the doctoral studies, based on the content of the iRTG project within TRR 227, the supervisory team shall define the type and the extent of the study units to be completed by the doctoral candidate in accordance with the rules and regulations of the iRTG.

With the consent of the doctoral candidate, the Supervisor shall prepare the theoretical and methodological cornerstones of the dissertation project and shall advise the doctoral candidate in preparation of a detailed work plan and time schedule. At appropriate intervals, the supervisor shall comment on and evaluate the progress made by the doctoral candidate. Regular reports by the doctoral candidate to the supervisor shall provide insight into progress. Regular consultation and meetings with the supervisor shall be held based on the predefined type and scope of the study units to be completed by the doctoral candidate and allowing for special requirements of the specific disciplines. In compliance with the rules and regulations of the iRTG, at least one supervisory meeting per year is to be recorded in writing by the doctoral candidate. The Spokesperson of the iRTG is to be immediately informed should it be necessary due to any important reasons to modify the composition of the supervisory team. Should this be the case, the Spokesperson shall then take the appropriate steps.

The doctoral candidate and the team of supervisors mutually agree on a personal qualification plan (PQP). The PQP should consist of:

Topics and date of scientific presentations

Advanced Training Modules (ATMs)

Lecture courses

External courses (research schools)

General/key skill workshops

Teaching activities

External research experience

Further needs and suggestions

The period of time set to complete the dissertation is the predefined standard study period as stipulated within the relevant rules and regulations as defined by the bylaws of the respective university which hosts the iRTG. The doctoral candidate shall aim to submit dissertation within the predefined standard study period. The work plan and time schedule provided in the appendix shall apply as amended on Click or tap to enter a date. or otherwise schedules agreed upon at a later date and attached. These schedules must be approved by the supervisory team. The doctoral candidate agrees further to notify the supervision team on relevant deviations from work plan and schedule.

Before accepting any paid or unpaid part-time employment, the doctoral candidate shall be required to obtain the prior consent of the supervisory team and the approval of the iRTG Spokesperson in advance. Permission for part-time employment may be refused if there is reasonable concern that this activity would prevent the doctoral candidate from properly fulfilling the duties and obligations of the doctoral program to the extent required. In particular, permission shall be refused if it is assumed that the demands of the part-time employment made on the doctoral candidate’s work and performance are such that they will make it difficult for the doctoral candidate to achieve the objectives of the doctoral studies according to the rules and regulations of the iRTG.

The doctoral candidate’s choice of residence may have no adverse impact on the doctoral candidate’s ability to fulfil the duties and obligations under the rules and regulations of the iRTG.

The doctoral candidate and the members of the supervisory team shall be obliged to abide by the rules of good practice in compliance with the articles on ensuring good academic practice of the respective university the candidate is working at (Ehrenkodex of Freie Universität Berlin, April 17, 2002: FU-Memoranda No. 29/2002; Satzung über die Grundsätze zur Sicherung guter wissenschaftlicher Praxis und über den Umgang mit Vorwürfen wissenschaftlichen Fehlverhaltens, Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg, April 8, 2009: MLU H-W Memoranda, No. 5/2009). This code stipulates that the doctoral candidates shall consult their supervisory team or Ombudsperson(s) of the departments and institutions of the respective university the candidate is working at in cases of doubt. For the members of the supervisory team this expressly includes the duty to observe and to make the doctoral candidate aware of and list any copyright provisions applicable to texts or findings.

All persons involved shall review and, if necessary, modify the supervision agreement and its appendices on an annual basis. In the event an extension is needed to complete the dissertation project beyond the end of the standard study period, a new supervision agreement may, if necessary, be presented to the Spokesperson for approval. All persons involved declare their consent to allow release of general information about the dissertation project for the purposes of statistical survey and evaluation by the iRTG and the TRR 227. Should the doctoral studies be interrupted, all of the persons involved are required to submit reasons in writing to the Spokesperson.

Gender equality in science and balance of academic pursuits with family needs are declared aims of the iRTG, TRR 227, and the hosting universities. If needed, particular supporting measures for the doctoral candidate are agreed upon according to the rules and regulations of the iRTG and TRR 227.

Date and Signatures:

___________________________________	Doctoral Candidate

Surname, Name

___________________________________	Supervisor according to the

Betreuer 1	doctoral rules and regulations of the of

___________________________________	Second Advisor of the

Betreuer 2	supervision team according to the rules and regulations of the iRTG

___________________________________	Mentor according to the rules and

Mentor	regulations of the iRTG

___________________________________	Spokesperson of the iRTG

Appendix to the Supervision Agreement

Personal Qualification Plan

Application form

Curriculum of the iRTG

Personal qualification plan