Support and Guidance

Advice and Support for Doctoral Researchers at the Graduate School

If problems arise during your doctoral studies, there are various contact points at the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences and at university level that you can turn to. We recommend taking action at an early stage if you experience conflicts or other problems related to your doctorate. In difficult or stressful situations, it is worthwhile seeking support promptly. Within the Graduate School, your first point of contact is always the doctoral coordinator responsible for your subject.

The Graduate School of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences 

• The first point of contact at the Graduate School for all questions or concerns relating to your doctorate is the doctoral coordinator responsible for your subject:  PhD coordinators
• You may also contact the person of trust for doctoral candidates at the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences: Prof. Dr. Veronika Brandstätter-Morawietz, Vice Dean of the Graduate School.
• The heads of institutes and departments are also important contact points.

Central Counselling Services at UZH

Graduate Campus
Psychological Counselling Services
Association of Academic Mid-Level Faculty of the University of Zurich
Employee and PhD Assistance Office
Research Integrity

Regulations for the General Outline of Rights and Responsibilities

Information on the Regulations for the General Outline of Rights and Responsibilities issued by the Office of the Vice President Research. 

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