Research

Phases in graduate study

Phase 0

• Qualifier phase
• 0-6 months (strict end-date)
• Prepare full research proposal and plan
• Public defence
• Examination by steering committee chaired by senior supervisor (promotor-designate)

Phase 1

• 7-12 months (flexible end-date)
• If recommended by senior supervisor, registration in Netherlands university and/or graduate school
• Fulfil specified activities per training and supervision plan
• Prepare research progress report, compare progress to plan
• Performance and progress assessment by a steering committee

Phase 2

• 13-24 months (flexible end-date)
• Fulfil specified activities per training and supervision plan
• Prepare research progress report, compare progress to plan
• Performance and progress assessment by a steering committee

Phase 3

• Month 25 onward
• Complete research per plan
• Initiate the procedure for the award of PhD degree (promotion)
• Draft, finalize and submit PhD thesis
• Examination and oral defence (promotion)