obligatory
both IMPRS:
• at least three TAC meetings (1st is the Qualifying Exam after five months)
• attendance at each IMPRS annual meeting
• Scientific English writing course (to be started within the first eight months)
• at least two Monday Show talks
• two international conferences or topical schools
• acting as a buddy for a younger IMPRS student (in the 2nd year)
PL:
• at least two IMPRS block lectures
PM:
• two OOF(out-of-your-field)-courses
• 4 YES (your-expandable-skill)-courses (2 lab rotations / 2 advanced courses)
strongly encouraged
both IMPRS:
• IMPRS retreats
• Participation in the monthly IMPRS talks
• International exchange (one week in a foreign lab)
• Participation in student committees and club activities
voluntary
both IMPRS:
• additional skill courses
• IMPRS advertising events
• Career development & (Alumni) networking events
• German classes