Benefits for members

KIT Graduate School Computational and Data Science (KCDS) is a graduate school at KIT Center MathSEE that offers an interdisciplinary training program for doctoral researchers in the field of model-driven and data-driven computational science.

KCDS offers a structured qualification program and a networking platform for doctoral researchers. Benefits for members include:

  • Tandem supervision: You will have one supervisor from the mathematical sciences and one from the applied discipline.
  • You will be part of a dynamic community and participate in the school’s interdisciplinary training program, including hands-on training in small groups, summer schools and hackathons/datathons.
  • Our soft skills training courses will provide you with relevant skills, e.g. scientific writing and presentation skills.
  • Career development courses and networking opportunities with industry will help you find your individual career path.
  • You can join one of the organizational teams or the doctoral researcher representatives to further develop your organizational and leadership skills.
  • A self-governed budget allows you to co-finance activities and expenses related to your research, like travels to conferences.
  • After successful participation, your graduate school certificate will be an asset for your future career!