GA Writing Lab
No matter in which discipline you are doing your doctorate or your research project, writing is a central aspect of and a key competency for scientific work.
With the GA writing lab, the Graduate Academy offers you a wide range of support for your scientific writing: from individual advice, workshops, and writing groups to writing weeks and the yearly writing retreat.
Additionally, the workspaces in the GA writing lab will be available for you again and will give you the opportunity to come to the Graduate Academy to focus on your writing.
All offers and services of the GA Writing Lab are available for doctoral candidates of TUD and postdocs who are members of the Postdoc Center.
What we offer
Writing Week
Writing Week: 31. August - 4. September 2026 | 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Place: Graduate Academy, Room 4
Language: German and English
The GA writing week offers doctoral and postdoctoral researchers the opportunity to retreat to the Graduate Academy's Writing Lab for five days to fully concentrate on writing academic texts. A clear daily structure, support from a GA writing coach and exchange in the group ensure productive writing and reaching predefined writing goals.
Schedule of the writing days
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8:30 – 9:00 |
Starting the writing day together: exchange & outlook |
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9:00 – 12:30 |
Writing time | If required: individual session with writing coach |
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12:30 – 13:30 |
Lunch break |
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13:30 – 14:00 |
Starting the writing afternoon together: writing exercise |
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14:00 – 16:30 |
Writing time |
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16:30 |
End of the writing day |
Registration
If you are interested to participate in the writing week, please make sure that you can attend all five days and go on Promovendus for registering.
Do you have any questions concerning the writing week? Write us an e-mail:
The GA writing consultation supports you with:
- Planning, developing, and refining academic texts (e.g., dissertations, journal articles, grant proposals)
- Improving your writing process
- Overcoming writer’s anxiety and writer’s block
- Developing a personal writing routine
The goal: Support and guidance throughout the writing process to help you write more effectively and in a more structured manner. However, the writing consultation is not a substitute for supervisory meetings!
How a writing consultation works
- Duration: approx. 45 minutes
- Content:
- Joint discussion of your text sample or specific questions that arose during the writing process
- Focus on writing techniques and strategies
- Confidentiality: The conversation will, of course, be treated confidentially.
- Preparation: You can submit your request and a text sample in advance so that the advisors can prepare thoroughly.
- Languages: Consultation is available in German or English.
What is not included in writing consultation?
- Proofreading or editing of texts
- Reading entire chapters, articles, or proposals
- Subject-specific or content-related advice on your academic topic
Please find more writing workshops in the GA qualification program. Please register for these workshops via Promovendus!
In summer semester 2026, the Graduate Academy is again offering short workshops on academic writing in German and English. We kindly ask you to register for these workshops via Promovendus!
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Date |
Workshop |
Format |
Language |
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Thu,07.05. |
How to Write a PhD? | Module 1 | Turning Ideas into a Research Project |
On-site |
English |
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Thu,04.06. |
How to Write a PhD? | Module 2 | From Fragments to Framework: Structuring your Material |
On-site |
English |
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Wed,01.07. |
How to write a PhD? | Module 3 | Getting Words on the Page: First Draft Writing |
On-site |
English |
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Thu, 27.08. |
How to Write a PhD? | Module 4 | From Draft to Polished Chapter: Text Revision Strategies |
On-site |
English |
On Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 am - 05:00 pm and on Fridays from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm, you can use one of 16 workstations in the basement of Mommsenstraße 7 to work on your scientific texts.
- The workstation is available to you all day.
- It is first-come, first-served.
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You can store your belongings in the lockers. No liability is taken.
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Bring your own PC.
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Also, please sign the attendance list.
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Please close the windows when you leave. Thank you very much!
Thank you very much!
You are a member of the Graduate Academy and would like to establish a self-organized (interdisciplinary) project or learning group?
Our GA OPEN SPACE encourages you to exchange ideas, learn from and with each other, or work on a project together.
- Are you seeking an exchange of experience and knowledge on a particular topic?
- Would you like to share your expertise on a specific subject?
For more information on our Peer Talks, please visit our website:
OPEN SPACE | Peer Talks
We are open to your suggestions and ideas and looking forward to seeing you at the GA Writing Lab!