Graduate School committee (extract of statute)

The Neuchâtel representative and chair of the committee is appointed by the NCCR director, representatives from Bern and Fribourg are appointed by the vice-directors from Bern and Fribourg. The assembly of graduates and post-graduates delegates a post-doc and a PhD representative to the graduate school committee. The appointments are for 4 years. The director can request a change of individuals after consultation with the directorial committee.

The committee sets guidelines for the structuring and functioning of the NCCR graduate school according to the concept outline of the full NCCR proposal. Concepts are discussed and worked out with special attention to the implementation of equal opportunity measures. The concept is presented to the directorial committee for approval before implementation.

The committee meets as often as necessary after invitation by the chairman. Two members of the committee can request a meeting. Decisions are taken by simple majority voting. In case of a parity of votes the vote of the chairman is decisive.

Grduate School committee

The Chair of the committee (Dr. Ted Turlings, University of Neuchâtel).

The NCCR education officer (Dr. Christiane Bobillier, University of Neuchâtel).

The NCCR co-ordinator (Dr. Claire Arnold, University of Neuchâtel) or her replacement (Dr. Soraya El-Kadiri, University of Neuchâtel).

The education representative of the University of Berne (Prof. Wolfgang Nentwig) or his replacement (Dr. Sven Bacher).

The education representative of the University of Fribourg (Prof. Jean-Pierre Métraux) or his replacement (Dr. Thomas Steinger).

The education representative of the University of Geneva (to be appointed) or his replacement (to be appointed).

The education representative of the University of Lausanne (Prof. Christian Fankhauser) or his replacement (to be appointed).

The education representative of the Univeristy of Neuchâtel (Dr. Ted Turlings)

A representative of postdoctoral associates (Dr. Hélène Wagner).

A representative of graduate students (Mrs Laure Weisskopf).