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Create your personal code by using your date of birth in the form MMYY and the first letter of each: Your first name, the first name of a legal guardian, your place of birth. Example for Karin Müller, born February 1967, mother Katharina, place of birth Berlin: 0267kkb Please enter your personal code here: 1. Which of the following events have you participated in? Kick Off your doctorate event (In)credible Research conference Writing Week Mental Health days Career Day I have only participated in workshops I have only participated in an Open Door Talk and / or the Welcome Day Multiple selection possible 2. How many workshops have you attended at Dahlem Research School in the past 12 months? 1 workshop 2-3 workshops 4-5 workshops 6 or more workshops I have only participated in one of the events stated in the first question 3. Did the content of the workshop(s)/ event(s) meet your expectations? My expectations were exceeded My expectations were fully met My expectations were mostly met My expectations were partially met My expectations were not met Multiple selection possible 4. Which categories do you find particularly relevant? Kick Off & Onboarding Good Science & Research Integrity Academic Writing & Publishing Mental Health & (Self)Management Career & (Science)Communication Multiple selection possible 5. Have you been able to apply the content/methods taught in the workshops in your work and/or transfer them to your day-to-day doctoral studies? I have been able to apply the content regularly I have been able to apply the content occasionally I have been able to apply the content seldomly I am not able to apply the content I have not yet had the opportunity to apply it 6. In wich of the following competencies have you noticed an improvement? 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