Advice
Do you need advice on a personal matter or an issue regarding scientific standards? Then don't hesitate to contact the coordinator of your PhD program or your supervisor (or any member of your thesis committee). You can also ask Susanna or Helen at the Graduate School administration for a first advice. Don't wait too long if something is seriously bothering you.
Both the University of Zurich and ETH Zürich have a wide range of counseling offers for doctoral students who are in an extraordinary or complicated situation in life and need advice. Below, we have collected important links where you can find help in difficult personal situations and also get advice on best scientific practices.
University of Zurich
- Students' advice at UZH
- Advice at the faculties MNF und MEF (Ombudpersonen)
- Questions regarding research integrity, inkl. Best Practice Recommendations-Booklet
- Personal advice on several topics like psychological coaching, conflict management and health
- Services by Graduate Campus UZH
- Conflict! What to do?
ETH Zürich
Best Scientific Practices & Scientific Integrity
The following links take you to specialists on the topic on both UZH and ETH.
UZH: Research Integrity
ETH: Ombudspersons and trusted intermediaries
Policy UZH: Generative Artificial Intelligence