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PhD training programmes at FHML/MUMC+

The aim of the PhD education programme at the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences (FHML) / Maastricht UMC+ is to promote development of a high level of competence in the specific research field, but also in more generic, transferable skills that are important for high-level professional careers in research, education, and clinical practice.

An important part of the PhD training occurs in the context of conducting the research project, under expert supervision. In addition, all PhD candidates are expected to engage in broader educational activities. PhD candidates formulate and regularly update their personal education plan in consultation with their supervisors, based on an assessment of previously acquired competencies, skills specifically needed for the PhD research, more general knowledge and skills, and future career plans.
Acknowledging the diversity of academic backgrounds as well as the high time demands of ongoing research projects, the FHML education programme allows PhD candidates to choose from a wide range of courses, which are given by FHML staff and UM organisations and make use of various (face to face and online) educational formats.

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Mandatory trainings

Find an overview here of the mandatory trainings for PhD's that started in January 2024.

  • Information Skills

    Save time and improve your research efficiency with short courses & workshops by the Maastricht University Library, such as introduction to research data management, introductory and advanced courses EndNote, a workshop ‘increasing and measuring your research impact’ etc.

    UM general PhD trainings

    The UM general PhD trainings consists of three courses: Research Ethics and Integrity, Open Science and Science Communication. These courses are obligatory for new PhD Students.

    The information skills courses and the UM general PhD trainings are free of charge.

  • Career and development

    The Staff Career Centre offers a range of courses that are particularly aimed at PhD candidates, on topics such as time management, self-management and career management, as well as individual career guidance and coaching on work-related problems. Olga Reneerkens, learning & development and career advisor and Hanneke Wessels, career advisor and coach are there to help. For more information check the SCC website and/or contact Olga at o.reneerkens@maastrichtuniversity.nl. 

    Only for FHML PhD candidates who are employed at UM. Your faculty or service centre will be charged half of the total costs.

     

  • University Teaching Skills

    The Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences (FHML) offers MUMC+ staff a variety of activities to help them fulfil their educational and teaching responsibilities in the best possible way. The programme is designed to meet the requirements of educational practice at FHML, but individual needs will also be attended to.