Introduction to the PhD Study Spring 1 (Medicine) (2026)

Welcome to Introduction to the PhD Study (MEDICINE) - A (2026)

Description: 

Objective: Give the PhD student a basic understanding of the PhD education at Aalborg University. Support the PhD student in developing his/her study plan. Practical informations making research projects.

Course structure:
 ½ day with lectures and discussions.

Course blocks and topics:

1. The Legislation - the rights and duties of a PhD student. For this session the students have to read the Ministerial order for PhD education (https://ufm.dk/en/legislation/prevailing-laws-and-regulations/education/files/engelsk-ph-d-bekendtgorelse.pdf)
2. Information from the administration of the doctoral schools The administrative organization of the Doctoral School
3. Presentation of PhD consult
4. Phd student organization, international office (PAU)
5. Introduction to PBL, different ways of teaching (supervision, courses etc.)
6. Presentation of CLAAUDIA research support services and Data Management
7. Phd Coaching

At the time you attend this course, your study plan should be in progress. Bring a printed or electronic copy of the study plan as it is at the time of the course.

Preparation:

• Read the Ministerial order for PhD education (https://ufm.dk/en/legislation/prevailing-laws-and-regulations/education/files/engelsk-ph-d-bekendtgorelse.pdf)
• Bring a printed or electronic copy of the study plan

Important information concerning PhD courses: 

There is a no-show fee of DKK 3,000 for each course where the student does not show up. Cancellations are accepted no later than 2 weeks before the start of the course. Registered illness is of course an acceptable reason for not showing up on those days. Furthermore, all courses open for registration approximately four months before start of the course.

To attend courses at the Doctoral School in Medicine, Biomedical Science and Technology you must be enrolled as a PhD student.

We cannot ensure any seats before the deadline for enrolment, all participants will be informed after the deadline, approximately 3 weeks before the start of the course.

For inquiries regarding registration, cancellation or waiting list, please contact the PhD administration at phdcourses@adm.aau.dk When contacting us please state the course title and course period. Thank you