Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about the Retreat
Registration and participation requirements
You can participate if you can prove that you are already pursuing a doctorate at a university or institute of the Berlin University Alliance. Register with your official university email address and make sure to provide the name and address of your institute. If you do not have an official email address yet, please contact us after registration to provide an individual proof. This can be, i.e., a letter from the doctoral office to confirm you have submitted your application for admission, or a confirmation letter from your supervisor.
Cancelling
If you get ill and can’t attend the event, you can cancel free of charge. Please cancel your registration in the same booking system you used for registration. In addition, send a doctor's certificate to the contact person stated above. Make sure to notify us as soon as you know that you won't be able to attend, to give persons from the waiting list the chance to participate.
If you unable to attend the event for any other reason, please cancel your registration in the same booking system you used for registration. In addition, send an email to the contact person stated above. Make sure to notify us as soon as you know that you won't be able to attend. If we can give your spot to a person from the waiting list, your cancellation is free of charge. If we can’t allocate your spot to someone else, we reserve the right to charge you proportionally for the cost of accommodation in the hotel.