It is crucial for DRS in running and organizing the Professional Development Program to have reliable information about the number of participants. For cancellations, the following rules apply:

1. If you are unable to attend a course you have booked, you must request withdrawal at the latest 14 days prior to the course via email to skills-drs@fu-berlin.de .
2. For cancellations we receive later than 14 days before the beginning of the course, your doctoral program/department will be charged with 100% of the courses costs. The number of course days you are entitled to book will be reduced accordingly.
3. For cancellations we receive at the latest 14 days before the beginning of the course, your doctoral program/department will not be charged. The number of course days that you are entitled to book will not be reduced.
4. Cancellations due to illness are only acceptable on production of a valid medical certificate which you must send by mail or email within one week after the course. In this case your doctoral program/department will not be charged. The number of course days that you are entitled to book will not be reduced.