Courses and individual undertakings corresponding to 60 credits should complement the research project (180 credits) in educating and examination towards the outcomes for a doctoral degree as stated in the Higher Education Ordinance. These courses can serve to give knowledge and skills required for the research project (methods courses), to bring broader and deeper knowledge in the research area,

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The purpose of the doctoral student progress meeting is to follow up on the progress of the research studies. The departmental representative calls the doctoral student and the rest of the supervisory committee to a progress meeting every semester toDiscuss the doctoral student’s learning and research work (progress, setbacks), plan forthcoming activities and solve problems. The following form can

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The half-time review consists of an essay and a seminar in which the doctoral student presents the essay. An opponent examines the essay and leads the discussion with the doctoral student during the seminar. The half-time review is an opportunity for the doctoral student to get an overview of the literature, to put the research task in relation to the research field, and to reflect on the research

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When you have met all the formal requirements for postgraduate studies, have completed all your courses and written your thesis, you are ready to publicly defend your thesis. If you are aiming for a Licentiate degree (at the Faculty web) instead, the public defence takes the form of a departmental seminar. Guidelines for the comprehensive summary of the thesis ("Kappan") The doctoral thesis is to

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General information and handbooksOnce you have started as a doctoral student there are a number of handbooks and sources of information that can come in useful.You can find general information on postgraduate studies on the websites of Lund University and the Faculty of Science as well as the Swedish Higher Education Authority.The Biology Doctoral Student Council (BDR) has written a guide for new

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When hiring staff, there are many rules and laws that you must adhere to. You can find information on how to employ doctoral students on our postgraduate studies pages. The Faculty of Science is currently developing a process for hiring teachers, which will be implemented in the autumn.Keep in mind that hiring personnel takes time regardless of the type of employment. Therefore, contact our person

https://www.biology.lu.se/internal/employment/appointing-staff - 2025-06-23

As a doctoral student, you can apply for a multitude of scholarships and grants for travel and research costs. They are awarded both internally by Lund University and externally by private foundations and research academies. The following sources can be worth investigating: Lund University scholarship pages (external website) GlobalGrant (external website) Funding for research travel and post-docs

https://www.biology.lu.se/internal/research-and-education/postgraduate-studies/scholarships-and-grants - 2025-06-23

A clear graphic identity gives credibilityHow we communicate with our surroundings affects our identity. Our graphical profile and logotype are important tools that give us a uniform profile, which is a prerequisite for us to stand strong in the keen competition for research funding, skilled colleagues and students, and to climb on national and international ranking lists. All co-workers contribut

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It is important that we follow the laws when we do purchases with Government money. If you do not follow the rules, you may have to return your purchases and pay a fine. You should primarily use the purchase tool Lupin when you need to buy goods or services. In Lupin, you will find the suppliers with which Lund University has signed agreements. According to the Swedish Public Procurement Act (2016

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If you are intermittently employed, which means hourly paid, you will report your working time digitally in Primula SSC. To be able to report in Primula SSC, you need a Lucat login. If you do not have one already, please contact the person who is responsible for your employment or your HR administrator.How-to time reportGo to Primula's website, choose Lund University and log in with your LU accoun

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Why not have a sabbatical? The purpose of a sabbatical is to enrich and renew a university employee’s academic life by allowing them uninterrupted time to think and do research. According to its Biblical origins, the sabbatical, or Sabbath, is a break from work, or a rest, of a few months to up to a year. In many parts of the world, this originally religious idea has been transformed into a cheris

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An external sabbatical requires that the home institution releases the academic from their normal duties for a period of several months to a year, thus providing them with the freedom and time to perform research and/or teaching in a new and inspiring environment. The benefit to the home institution is that the academic returns renewed and energised and with a suite of new ideas, methods and exper

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Are you eligible?To be eligible to apply for a sabbatical you have to satisfy the following three requirements:You must be a young group leader, a senior lecturer or a professor,You must have the necessary level of funding to finance the extra costs associated with the sabbatical, andYour funding agency must approve of the use of their funds for the purposes of a sabbatical.Do you have permission?

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Just as with an external sabbatical, the main aim of an internal sabbatical is to give a staff member an undisturbed chance to think, write or generate new ideas in a new and inspiring environment that is separated from the normal pressures and obligations of their regular surroundings. From one division to anotherAn internal sabbatical, available for all PhD students and other academic staff, is

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Procedures for promotion to professorshipThe department must approve applications for promotions before the matters are forwarded to the Academic Appointments Board (LFN). The head of the department appoints two examiners, who are to review the application in collaboration with the head of the division and the director of studies concerned. The assessment shall include a consideration of the depar

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Who can I turn to as a doctoral student? For any general questions about your doctoral studentship, contact the human resources administrator responsible for your division. You can also ask your supervisor. The following contains information on what rules apply for employment as a doctoral student at the Department of Biology. Please note that this information is general. For information that appl

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The Research Committee is an advisory body whose main task is to assist the department's researchers with advice in connection with applications for external research grants. To this end, the Research Committee disseminates ongoing information on funding opportunities, as well as reading and commenting on draft applications. The Research Committee also has the task of reporting on the department's

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The last years the department has been very successful when it comes to external funding of research projects. Right now, we have about 60 projects running. To make the project administration more effective and give you the best service, the projects are divided between our two financial officers.   Those listed below should contact Sofie Lindmark with all questions regarding running projects and

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On this page, we have gathered information about your education as a doctoral student at the Department of Political Science. Information about your employment as a doctoral student can be found under the heading employment. Content on this web page:Individual study planDiscussion on expectationsDoctoral student courseworkCourses during the first year of the doctoral studiesCourse on research ethi

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On this page you will find information about what you should think about after the public defence and what support is available. Administrative & logistical supportUpon terminating your contract as a doctoral student employee, please get in touch with Helen Fogelin about equipment you need to return (such as your computer, LU card, etc.).Contact info to Helen Fogelin (helen [dot] fogelin [at] svet

https://www.svet.lu.se/en/internal/research-and-education/doctoral-studies/after-your-doctoral-studies - 2025-06-23