Last Stretch of the PhD Programme

Course schedule

Dates Start time End time Location Coordinator registrations
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24 April 2024 (IN PERSON) 13:00 14:00 FORUM building, room B0435, Droevendaalsesteeg 2, Building 102, Wageningen Campus Wageningen Graduate Schools (WGS) 24 / 40 Apply
24 June 2024 (ONLINE) 13:00 14:00 ONLINE Wageningen Graduate Schools (WGS) 7 / 40 Apply
There will be 3 more sessions given in the 2nd half of 2024. Wageningen Graduate Schools (WGS) Registration possible from 01/09/2024

Course description

Join this session for a comprehensive exploration of the procedural steps, requirements and doctoral degree regulations during the last phase of the PhD programme. In this engaging session, we aim to demystify the procedures and requirements during the graduation phase of the PhD programme. Join us for a session propelling you towards the successful completion of your PhD journey. See you there!

 

This afternoon addresses issues and questions which arise in the last track of the PhD programme such as:

  • What must I do first?
  • Who is responsible / who must take action? (supervisor and/or PhD?)
  • Where can I print my thesis and who pays?
  • Etc.

General Information

Target Group: PhD candidates who will defend their thesis at Wageningen University and are in the final year of their PhD.
Group size: Max. 40 participants 
Course duration: 1 hour
Language: English
Credit points: 0 ECTS
Self-study hours 0
Name lecturer: Janneke van Seters (WU, Doctoral Service Centre)
Venue: See course schedule

Programme 

15 minutes Registration

45 minutes

Final steps: Time line, thesis and printing

Aspects to consider:

  • The thesis itself (content, requirements, cover)
  • The Doctoral degree regulations
  • The Training and Education Certificate

The printing of the thesis:

  • Lay-out
  • Printers
Financial support

 

Fee

The workshop is free of charge, but note the cancellation conditions below. Cancelling or no-show without a valid reason is NOT free of charge.

Cancellation conditions:

Until 1 month before the start of the course, you can cancel free of charge. If you cancel after this date:
• When you do not have a valid reason or do not show up you will be charged with €50.
• When you have a valid reason (circumstances beyond your control), you will not be charged. In this case a written statement of the supervisor/superior is required.

Note: If you would like to cancel your registration, ALWAYS inform us. Someone else may still be able to take your spot.

Information

For more information please contact WGS (wgscourses@wur.nl)