FAU Award for Doctoral Supervision

The FAU Award for Doctoral Supervision, initiated and managed by the Doctoral Researchers Representation (Promovierendenkonvent, ProKo) of Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), recognizes and celebrates outstanding supervision of doctoral research at our university. This award shines a spotlight on supervisors who go above and beyond in supporting, mentoring, and guiding their doctoral candidates towards successful completion of their research projects and the development of their academic careers.

Why an Award for Good Doctoral Supervision?

Excellent supervision is the cornerstone of successful doctoral research. Supportive and engaged supervisors foster a positive research environment, encourage intellectual growth, and provide invaluable guidance in navigating the challenges of doctoral studies. The FAU Award for Doctoral Supervision serves several crucial purposes:

Recognizing Excellence: It publicly acknowledges and rewards supervisors who demonstrate exceptional dedication to their doctoral students.

Promoting Best Practices: By highlighting exemplary supervision, the award encourages other supervisors to adopt similar strategies and approaches.

Improving the Doctoral Experience: Ultimately, the award aims to enhance the overall quality of doctoral research at FAU by fostering a culture of supportive and empowering supervision.

Strengthening the FAU Community: By celebrating the collaborative relationship between supervisors and doctoral researchers, the award strengthens the bonds within the FAU research community.

Having such an award at a large and diverse university like FAU is particularly important. It ensures that excellent supervision is not only valued but also actively promoted across all faculties and disciplines. This contributes to a more equitable and enriching experience for all doctoral researchers, regardless of their field of study.


 

Faculty of Medicine
PD Dr. Dr. habil. Philipp Arnold
Prof. Dr. Christoph Bert
Dr. Sarah Cunningham
Prof. Dr. Jessica Freiherr
PD Dr. Dr. habil. Fabian Garreis
Prof. Dr. Olaf Gefeller
Prof. Dr. Karl-Heinz Leven
PD Dr. Ulrich Rother
Prof. Dr. Ursula Schlötzer-Schrehardt
PD. Dr. José Ignacio Zorzin

Faculty of Sciences
Prof. Dr. Achim Bräuning
Prof. Dr. Jutta Eichler
Prof. Dr. Hans-Peter Steinrück
Prof. Dr. DhC. Enrique Zuazua

Faculty of Engineering
Prof. Dr. Emanuël Habets
PD Dr.-Ing. habil. Tobias Fey
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Jörg Franke
Prof. Dr. Lutz Schröder

Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Theology
Prof. Dr. Gerd Bayer
PD Dr. Peter Gelius
Prof. Dr. Fabian Schäfer
Prof. Dr. David du Toit

Faculty of Business, Economics, and Law
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