Topic outline

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    Pre-assignments to be completed in MyCourses by 30 August 2023

    • Pre-questionnaire for new doctoral candidates
    • Research abstract


    Optional assignments in MyCourses before/during/after the intensive week (links to separate MyCourses pages):


    To be submitted to MyCourses by 30 November 2023:

    • Doctoral Personal Study Plan (including 5 parts). Detailed instructions will be given during the intro week.



    • Pre-questionnaire for new doctoral candidates

      Deadline 31 August 2023

    • Research abstract Forum

      Submit your an abstract of your research idea by 30 August 2023 and introduce yourself shortly

      • To submit the abstract, add a new discussion topic
      • Write your name as the subject
      • Introduce yourself shortly in the message field (e.g. what have you studied before, your professional background, where you come from, personal interests)
      • Attach your research abstract in PDF form (max. one A4, including a short title of the research topic and your name - absract is a shorthened version of your research plan, but you can also get creative here and e.g. use images - the format is free)

      Read the introductions and abstracts of other doctoral candidates before the intensive week.

      On Thursday 31 August, everyone will shortly present their research idea. No presentation material is required, only your abstract.

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      Doctoral personal study plan Assignment

      Doctoral personal study plan includes five parts:

      1) Sisu credit plan (prepared in Sisu)
      2) Research plan (free format)
      3) Supervision plan (PDF form)
      4) Funding plan (free format)
      5) Career plan (free format)

      Instructions will be added here during Intro week. Deadline: by the end of November