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Doctoral programme

The exact structure of your doctoral programme is determined in consultation with your supervisors at your faculty. During the doctoral programme, you will work on your research and, in many cases, also teach.

Training programme

Depending on the PhD position, you will follow an (individual) training programme, which you design together with your supervisor and which is recorded in your training plan.

A training plan often consists of a general component (research methods, presentation skills and academic English) and a discipline-specific component.

Facilities and support

During your programme, various facilities and resources are available that you can consult for information and support. These include training programmes and courses, financial support and assistance with practical matters. There are also opportunities to meet other PhD candidates and to develop your creative or sports interests.

PhD candidates who experience stress, mental health issues or undesirable behaviour during the doctoral programme can turn to various support services and facilities.

Representation of PhD candidates

PhD candidates are represented by the Central PhD Council (CPC). The CPC consists of representatives from the faculty PhD councils. They identify bottlenecks and discuss them with the Executive Board (CvB).