University-wide
doctoralschool
Content and Thematic Modules
Instruction is delivered through thematic modules. Each module is led by a professional lecturer and focuses on practical content. To obtain a certificate of completion, participants must attend at least one course from each thematic module.
Module 1: Introduction to Doctoral Studies
Lecturers:
- Assoc. Prof. Ing. Vítězslav Máša, Vice-Rector for Lifelong Learning and Quality (prorektor.dalsivzdelavani@vutbr.cz)
- Prof. Ing. Martin Weiter, Ph.D., Vice-Rector for Research and Knowledge Transfer (prorektor.vyzkum@vutbr.cz)
- Assoc. Prof. PhDr. Iveta Šimberová, Ph.D., Vice-Rector for Internationalisation and External Relations (prorektorka.internacionalizace@vutbr.cz)
- Mgr. et Mgr. Hana Odstrčilová (odstrcilova@vutbr.cz)
Topics:
- Fundamentals of doctoral studies
- Publication policy and research quality at BUT
- Knowledge security at BUT
- Academic integrity in education and research
Module 2: Publishing and Academic Writing
Lecturers:
- Mgr. Tereza Šmilauerová
- RNDr. Lenka Fišerová, Ph.D.
- Mgr. Jolana Tluková, Ph.D.
- Mgr. Petra Zmrzlá, Ph.D.
- Mgr. Martina Vránová, Ph.D.
Topics:
- Introduction to journal and proceedings evaluation in Web of Science (and additionally in Scopus), working with selected journals, Open Access at BUT
- Initial concept of academic texts, AI tools for research, peer review process
- Conferences as part of academic work, preparing conference contributions, basics of citation
- Scientific writing in English
Module 3: Project and Research Activities
Lecturers:
- Mgr. Tereza Stodolová
- Mgr. Ing. Eva Pekárková, Ph.D.
- Mgr. Michaela Daňková
- Bc. Jan Skůpa
- Mgr. et Mgr. Barbora Tučková
Topics:
- Research project lifecycle at BUT—from choosing the right grant scheme to successful completion
- Intellectual property protection in research and innovation (knowledge transfer, patent databases)
- Fundamentals of research data management
- Research data governance and digital competencies
Module 4: Soft Skills
Lecturers:
- Mgr. Štěpán Konečný, Ph.D.
- Assoc. Prof. Ing. Vít Chlebovský, Ph.D.
- Assoc. Prof. Ing. Robert Zich, Ph.D.
- Assoc. Prof. Ing. Lucie Kaňovská, Ph.D.
- Ing. Josef Remeš, Ph.D.
Topics:
- Career development, personal growth, leadership
- Start-up opportunities at BUT, entrepreneurship
- Design Thinking
Responsibility: Mgr. Martina Repková, Ph.D.