Graduate Studies Support Program

This workshop is part of the Graduate Studies Support Program of Berlin University Alliance. 

Objectives
AI tools for research and writing are currently the subject of controversial debate. The developments are rapid and confusing. In addition to versatile basic tools such as ChatGPT 4o, there are now a number of AI applications that have been developed specifically for the scientific field. These include helpful tools for literature research and evaluation, for supporting feedback processes and for revising and fine-tuning texts.

The workshop approaches the topic from different angles. First of all, our aim is to gain a better understanding of how language-based AI models in particular work. This is the only way to assess results correctly and critically where appropriate. Secondly, we will try out various AI tools and jointly discuss them in our group. And finally, we will reflect on the potential of AI tools as an aid in scientific research and writing, but also on what limitations there are in dealing with AI.

Content

• Functionality of language-based generative AI models (Large Language Models)
• Basics of correct prompting
• Introduction to the use of central AI tools (including ChatGPT 4o and other LLMs, Research Rabbit, Inciteful, Scispace, deepL)
• Individual testing and joint reflection on the tools and their possible applications
• Integration of AI tools into individual workflows

Sprache Englisch
Formats des Workshops Digital 
Maximale Teilnehmendenzahl 18 
Arbeitseinheiten 8
Zielgruppe Alle Phasen der Promotion Fachrichtung Humanities, Social Sciences, Law and Economics / Geistes-, Sozial-, Rechts- und Wirtschaftswissenschaften Nature and Life Sciences / Natur- und Lebenswissenschaften 
Buchungsberechtigte Personen Promovierende 
Teilnahmeberechtigt Berlin University Alliance (BUA)
Frist für Ausbuchung Mo., 19.01.2026 - 12:00