German Institute for Global and Area Studies | Leibniz-Institut für Globale und Regionale Studien

Training at the GIGA

Expanding and renewing knowledge is a constant part of scholarly and administrative work. Our internal GIGA Training Programme – with courses and workshops on a variety of topics, including soft skills – enables our employees to continuously develop their personal and professional capacities. The offer is generally aimed at all employee groups, although the target groups of specific training courses may vary. In addition, the GIGA offers regular in-house English and German language courses.

In addition to this internal offer, our staff also have the possibility to attend external training formats and specialised courses, for which they can apply for financial support from the GIGA. The Academic Development Manager can provide assistance in finding suitable opportunities here.

GIGA Training | 17/06/2025 - 18/06/2025

Academic Writing

This 2-day workshop will help you refine your academic writing, focusing on writing precise papers and abstracts while mastering the balance between clarity, readability, and scientific accuracy.

Target group: GIGA Researchers

Online

GIGA Training | 11/06/2025 - 12/06/2025

Qualitative Interviews

This two-day course provides an in-depth exploration of qualitative interviews as a research method, focusing on their theoretical foundations and offering practical training in interview design, data collection, and analysis.

Target group: GIGA Researchers

Online

GIGA Training | 03/06/2025

Media Training 2

This one-day media training workshop will help you master the art of communicating complex research in a clear and engaging way, preparing you to confidently handle media interactions and public speaking situations.

Target group: GIGA Researchers

GIGA, In-person

GIGA Training | 14/05/2025

Doctoral Defense Training

This one-day workshop will help PhD students prepare for their doctoral defense, offering strategies to craft a compelling narrative, handle challenging questions, and manage exam anxiety.

Target group: GIGA Doctoral Researchers

Online

GIGA Training | 29/04/2025

Managing your Research Project with Ease

In this training you will be offered tools that support you in planning and managing your Research project in a way that lets you move forward consistently with ease, instead of struggle – especially in times of low motivation and when time delays occur

Target group: GIGA Researchers

GIGA, In person.

Contact

Dr. Maren Wagner (née Hoepfner)

Acad. Director Doctoral Programme

T. +49 40 42825-762 [email protected]

GIGA Doctoral Programme

The GIGA has a long tradition of integrating young scholars into its research matrix. This culminated in the establishment of the GIGA Doctoral Programme, which seeks to provide a platform for both German and international early-career academics. Herewith they can pursue continued professional development and their own research, particularly in the field of Comparative Area Studies.

Doctoral Programme

Training at the GIGA

GIGA Training Programme

Academic Writing

Qualitative Interviews

Media Training 2

Doctoral Defense Training

Managing your Research Project with Ease

Contact

Dr. Maren Wagner (née Hoepfner)

GIGA Doctoral Programme

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