Aims of Coaching Groups
- To support scientists in their career planning process and to allow participants interchanging and improving personal networking
- To make participants aware of possible alternatives to academic careers
- To support them in decision reframing, in creativity processes, in getting over past conflicts, help them reflecting their own situation
- To support them in applying for new jobs (how to improve application documents, preparation for interviews)

Costs
Fee for 5 coaching sessions for participants from the ETH-Domain:
- Doctoral Students: CHF 200.-
- Postdocs: CHF 300.-
Individual Coaching Session
Participants who have attended a coaching group have the possiblity to follow an individual coaching session of 1 hour with either the trainer of the workshop or any other FLP Trainers/Coachs.
The cost for this session is CHF 50.-
Registration
Registration will open approximately 6 weeks before the starting date of each coaching group.
The number of participants is limited to 8
Coaching groups will take place only if the minimum number of participants is reached
Methods
Workshops, working groups, individual works, presentations, talks, role play exercises, coaching tools
Organisation
- Sessions last for up to 6 months (5 half-days). If needed, an additional individual coaching session can be organized for an extra 50 CHF
- Group size: 6-8 scientists accompanied by 1 coach
Cancellation Policy
Full refunds will be made before the registration deadline (2 weeks before the start of the coaching group). After this date no reimbursement will be done, unless you provide a substitute.
Fees can apply for last minute cancellations, which can be invoiced to the participant.
Commitments and duties
Participants are expected to attend all meetings with the coach.
Coaching Group @ ETHZ
Target audience: Advanced Postdocs
Dates:
Mon, May 12, 13-17h
(Other four dates will be defined with the participants)
Price: CHF 250
Location: ETHZ
Coaching Group @ ETHZ
Target audience: Doctoral students and postdocs
Dates: Tues, May 33, 13-17h
(Other four dates will be defined with the participants)
Price: CHF 250
Location: ETHZ
Coaching Group @ ETHZ
Target audience: Doctoral students and postdocs
Dates:
Tue, August 26, 9-13h
Tue, September 30, 9-13h
Tue, October 28, 9-13h
Tue, November 25, 9-13h
Tue, December 16, 9-13h
Price: CHF 250
Location: ETHZ
Coaching Group @ EPFL
Dr. Ingrid Le Duc and Dr. Verity Elston
Exact format and dates to be announced soon
Price: CHF 250
Location: EPFL