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Writing a successful doctoral plan

Workshops
Master your doctorate program

Abstract

Within the first year of doctorate at ETH, doctoral candidates are required to submit their doctoral plan, the document which forms the foundation of the aptitude colloquium. This workshop addresses topics as the formal requirements and the structure of the doctoral plan, as well as common challenges faced during the drafting process.

Lernziele

After this workshop you are able to

  • develop a structure for your doctoral plan
  • place the right content where it belongs in your doctoral plan
  • meet administrative requirements for your doctoral plan
  • be aware that your peers feel similarly to you about the doctoral plan.

Inhalt

  • Formal requirements of the doctoral plan
  • Structure and sections of the doctoral plan
  • Common challenges faced during the drafting process, as identifying and refining pertinent research questions, formulating a cohesive and robust research project, navigating the writing process with efficiency and clarity, time-management during the writing process.

Ort

  • ETH Zentrum
    RZ D8, Clausiusstrasse 59, 8006 Zürich

Zielgruppe

Doktorierenden

Sprache

Englisch

Kommentar

This workshop is designed to offer you not just theoretical knowledge, but also practical skills. You will have the opportunity to work in groups, focusing on individual challenges, and receiving tailored feedback.

Zeitraum

07.02.2025 10:00 - 07.02.2025 12:30

Veranstalter

Doctoral Administration

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Mitarbeiter

Dr. Caroline Welte (ETH Library)