Organization of Scientific Research

Information

For organizational reasons, we ask for a binding registration by 13.04.2026, stating the name, matriculation number, course of study and semester number by e-mail to: Kerstin Gronow-Pudelek.

This registration does NOT replace the registration for the exam in the LSF. To participate in the test, you must register in the LSF up to seven days before the date of exam (June 19th).

Requirements

Suitable for Bachelor’s students from the 5th semester and Master’s students, as well as for interested students from natural science courses.

Contents

1. How does science work?
   • Publishing: articles, conferences
   • Grant applications
   • Reviewing system / examples
   • How does one do research?
   • How do research groups operate? Hierarchies
2. Scientific scandals
   • Data manipulation
   • Plagiarism
   • Conflicts of interest (e.g. in drug development)
   • Bossing, mobbing, sexism, …
   • Ombudsman system: UdS, DFG, …
3. Good scientific practice
   • Regulations: DFG, UdS
   • Documentation / Archiving of research results / Confidentiality
   • Publishing: Author list, correctly citing work of others
4. Career paths in science and industry
   • Work in industry / start-ups
   • What are typical paths toward a permanent position in academia?
   • Topic: what is a good topic of research?
   • How can I select the right research group for me?
   • You need to know how to work with people, understand hierarchies + networking
   • Applying for fellowships, recommendation letters

Certification

Passing the test and attending at least three of the four lecture dates. The test takes place on the fourth date.