The curriculum of the School’s doctoral program comprises eight weeks of courses (see teaching weeks), a weekly international lecture series, weekly journal and methods clubs, annual poster presentations, a set number of academic soft-skill courses, mentoring, and career advice.

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Structure of Doctoral Program

 

Year 1

Focus on: Research project + six teaching weeks

Plus:
Academic soft-skill courses
Journal and methods club
Lecture series
Progress review for research project

Year 2

Focus on: Research project + two teaching weeks

Plus:
Academic soft-skill courses
Journal and methods club
Lecture series
Progress review for research project

Year 3

Focus on: Research project

Plus:
Academic soft-skill courses (if still applicable)
Journal and methods club
Lecture series
Progress review for research project
Thesis defense / viva voce