What are the essential transferable skills of a PhD student? You can find the answer in various articles and websites such as academicpositions, findaphd, or cheekyscientist.
The European Research Framework definition of the R1 Researcher highlights (besides the research domain skills): critical thinking, ability to explain the outcome of the research, integrated language, communication and environment skills, especially in an international context.
To gain such skills, there are many educational opportunities offered to PhD students at our University. Below, we provide an overview of courses, events, and dedicated departments.
Not to miss a good event, you can also regularly check our news and events calendar where we post for you tips for courses or workshops offered by the University, research institutions or external subjects to doctoral students.
| Department | Skills | Course/Training | Details | Language |
| Research & Development Office MU | Cross-sectional | FRESHERS: Skills for Research Careers | IS MU | English |
| Scientists' Talks | Seminar Series & Mendel Lectures | MUNI | English | |
| Language Centre MU | Writing & Self-Presentation Communication | Academic Writing in English Language Skills for Employability Critical Thinking for Critical Times | CJV MU | English |
| Masaryk Writing Lab (CJV MU) | Video | English | ||
| Technology Transfer MU | Intellectual Property, Authorship | Courses in technology transfer, intellectual property, project management | CTT MU | Czech |
| Newsletter Interface | CTT news | English | ||
| CERPEK MU | Pedagogical | Pedagogical laboratory | CERPEK MU | Czech |
Current News:
Text: Ivana Jašková / Linda Nosková
On May 13, 2026, universities and research organisations across Europe celebrated European Doctoral Day - an initiative dedicated to raising awareness of the importance of doctoral education and the value of PhD training in today’s society. Masaryk University supports this European initiative, which aims to strengthen the visibility of doctoral education, promote its quality, and encourage broader recognition of doctoral qualifications across sectors. European Doctoral Day also opens an important conversation about what doctoral education should provide. Alongside subject-specific expertise, it should support the development of transferable skills and help doctoral candidates build confidence in research, communication and collaboration. Another key topic is the reality of career pathways after graduation. While academic careers remain an important option, many PhD graduates continue their professional journey outside universities. European Doctoral Day therefore also highlights the need to better reflect diverse career trajectories and support doctoral candidates in navigating opportunities in industry, public institutions and the non-profit sector.
Looking ahead: how should we mark European Doctoral Day in 2027?
We would like to invite young researchers to share ideas on how we could highlight and celebrate this day at Masaryk University! If you have suggestions or would like to co-organise an activity, we would be happy to hear from you!
More about the initiative.
Events calendar:
Life Science Seminar Series Mat., Physic & Comp. Science Seminar Series
The seminar series for PhD students: lectures about Open Science - Current status and emerging trends, Data Management Planning, or planning a scientific career after PhD studies - PhD grant landscape and beyond are offered. One of the seminars is also dedicated to stays abroad, which you can find on the library's website under the title "How to: STAYS ABROAD for PhD students! Should I stay or should I go?"
We are pleased to announce that applications for the 2024/2025 academic year are now open for all Fulbright scholarship programmes.
If you are interested in applying for a Fulbright Scholarship, we highly recommend attending the online webinars for your chosen program.
Click here for an overview of webinars.
Tip for webinars by Charlesworth Group - topics such as research communication, writing skills, publication process, career growth and others...
Looking ahead: how should we mark European Doctoral Day in 2027?
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