Introduction to the PhD Study Fall 1 (Medicine)
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Welcome to Introduction to the PhD Study, Fall 1 (MEDICINE) (2026)
Description: Objective: Give ...
Welcome to Introduction to the PhD Study, Fall 1 (MEDICINE) (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.
½ day with lectures and discussions.
Course blocks and topics:
- 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)
- Information from the administration of the doctoral schools The administrative organization of the Doctoral School
- Presentation of PhD consult
- Phd student organization, international office (PAU)
- Introduction to PBL, different ways of teaching (supervision, courses etc.)
- Presentation of CLAAUDIA research support services and Data Management
- Phd Coaching
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.
Organizers and lecturers: Rogerio Pessoto Hirata
Number of seats: 40
Open for enrolment: 28. May 2026
Deadline for enrolment: 7. September 2026
NB This course is only for PhD students at Aalborg University
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.
For external PhD students: This course is a general course and is prioritized for PhD Students enrolled at Aalborg University. If there are available seats, PhD students from other universities will be accepted. You will be notified shortly after the deadline if you have been accepted.
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.
You may find more information in our FAQ: https://phd.moodle.aau.dk/local/page/faq
For inquiries not described in the FAQ, please contact the PhD administration at phdcourses@adm.aau.dk. When contacting us please state the course title and course period. Thank you.