We are glad to have you as a PhD student in our PhD program.
At the beginning of your PhD, you will most likely have many questions.
On this page, we have collected different resources that can help you with the start of your PhD journey - do not hesitate to reach out to your co-workers and administrative staff in your research group for other concerns.
This checklist gives an overview of all the necessary administrative steps for your PhD
avuba, as the association of assistants (i.e. doctoral and post-doctoral researchers) at the University of Basel, provides useful information about the PhD life and is your representative within the University
GRACE, the Graduate Center of the University of Basel, provides useful information for all PhDs and transferable skills courses related to the PhD, career development and more
The Faculty of Science lists the important PhD regulations that govern the process of your PhD, i.e. rights, duties and procedures
To get in contact with your fellow PhD students from the Department and the University, join one of the next welcome events (see table on the right), and participate in the courses and events offered by the PhD program.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 24.09.2026 | Welcome event (online) and apéro by GRACE & avuba |
| autumn semester (date tbd) | Welcome event by the PhD Program |
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