AIM
The main goal of PhD candidate-initiated master classes is to allow for an in depth discussion of a topic of interest. As ONWAR mainly offers introductory courses, master classes will represent an opportunity to dig deeper in more specialized and advanced topics and methods.
FORMAT
The PhD candidate invites a guest of interest, and a few selected colleagues with an interest in the topic. The specific master class structure can be decided between the host and the guest. It could for instance contain short introductory talks from all participants followed by a discussion or a question and answer session based on material previously distributed. The master class could, but does not have to, be preceded by a general talk from the guest, open to a broader audience.
ORGANIZER'S RESPONSIBILITIES
The host PhD candidate has the responsibility to:
- contact the guest (to arrange the logistics of the visit and the master class structure)
- prepare announcement of master class (to be distributed in the ONWAR PhD network)
- (decide how to) select participants (either first come first serve or based on motivation)
- find and book an appropriate location
- serve as a chair person and moderator during the master class
DURATION
max 3 hours
the host PhD candidate will be credited 10 hours for their ONWAR training program, attendees will be credited 3 hours (in the ONWAR neuroscience category)
ATTENDEES
Min 5-max 9 PhD candidates plus the guest. No PhD supervisors are allowed to join, in order to stimulate direct discussion between the guest and the PhD candidates.
LOCATION
on-site or online, based on circumstances
and needs. If online, we recommend to have a camera-on meeting to facilitate
interactions.
FREQUENCY
An ONWAR PhD candidate can organize a maximum of 1 master class for each PhD year.
FUNDING
There may be costs associated with organizing the master class (e.g. the guest’s travel expenses and accommodation). Organizers are encouraged to seek funding within their own department. If this is not available, they can reach out to their institute’s ONWAR director to discuss the possibilities. PhD candidates may also organize a master class with a guest lecturer that is already scheduled to visit the institute.
If you want to organize an ONWAR master class, please reach out to the ONWAR coordinator
(Kim Hubregtse k.hubregtse@vu.nl)