During your PhD

Here you will find everything you need to track your progress, stay organised, and meet important milestones. Explore detailed guidance on developing your doctoral thesis and the essential steps to completing your PhD.

Checklist

This list summarises the things you have to arrange during your PhD journey.

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Done!	Task	Details
	Attend compulsory training.	For al PhD candidates of Utrecht University, training in education (if applicable) and research integrity is compulsory.
	Arrange your first Annual PhD Progress Meeting.	Do this at the end of the first year. This incluses the go/no-go meeting.
	Arrange an Annual PhD Progress Meeting.	Arrange the meeting at the end of each consecutive year. You discuss the progress of your research and academic and transferable skill development. Complete the PhD Progress Report form, review your competencies and goals from the TSA, and consult your mentor(s).
	Fill out Completion Plan.	One year before the end of your PhD track you fill this out with your supervisors. This is part of your Annual PhD Progress Meeting.
	Review the doctoral thesis requirements.	Ensure you are aware of the requirements to be ready for finishing your PhD.

PhD training
Completing a PhD involves more than conducting research; it is also a time to develop academic and transferable skills.
Compulsory training
For PhD candidates that have started after 1 September 2020, training in education (if applicable) and research integrity is compulsory.
PhD Course Centre
The PhD Course Centre organises trainings on general skills and competencies of the PhD Competence Model.
PhD programmes
The GSLS offers 15 thematic PhD programmes, each focused on a specific Life Sciences domain.
Tracking your progress
Tracking your progress throughout your PhD journey is essential to staying on course and completing your degree on time.
Support during your PhD
Every PhD journey is unique, and while it can be demanding, you are not alone. Your mental health is our priority, and it's normal to experience a mix of success and challenges.
Events
Three annual events are organised at the GSLS PhD. Two by the PhD Council and one by the PhD Team.

During your PhD

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