The aim of the course is to induce the students to reflect upon
life as a PhD student, provide them with tools useful for their PhD
period and create a social and scientific network amongst PhD
students within the department. By sharing knowledge about their
projects, the students will acquire a basic understanding of the
department’s research areas. During the course, the students will
gain some of the necessary generic skills for completing the
proposed research project.
Læringsmål:
En studerende, der fuldt ud har opfyldt kursets mål, vil kunne:
Realize the expectations for a PhD student at the
department
Apply basic tools for PhD project management
Find relevant funding opportunities and to write an abstract
for a funding application
Understand the fundamental good practice of writing scientific
articles
Peer-review an article
Make a poster that presents their project
Practice poster presentation
Communicate their research by using the method of
storytelling
Understand possible challenges in the PhD-supervisor
relationship and address these in a constructive way using the
given tools
Understand how different kinds of personalities and personal
positions affect the PhD student-supervisor relationship
Work with their own personal and professional strengths and
competencies and the areas for future development
Kursusindhold:
The following topics will be addressed:
- poster presentation
- project management
- publishing strategy and ethics
- peer reviewing
- PhD-supervisor relationship
- fundraising
- communication via storytelling
- competences & development
Bemærkninger:
Course fee: DKK 4,000. The fee covers accomodation, meals and
course materials.
The course is mandatory for all PhD students at DTU Systems Biology
within their first ½ year of study
