Educational / Training module
Within twelve months of enrollment, you are required to draw up a Training and Supervision Plan (TSP). The TSP is a tool you can use to discuss with your (co-)supervisors, among other things, what knowledge and which skills are needed to complete your PhD program successfully.
For an extensive overview of the available PhD courses and training, please click here. This overview outlines what kind of training is available and where to find more information.
Research Integrity Training (compulsory course)
All researchers and PhD candidates at Tilburg University are expected to conduct research according to the regulations, which are included in the training Research Integrity.
There are two types of training: an online training (all PhD candidates who enrolled at the Graduate School as from September 1, 2020, must complete the training within the first year); and a face-to-face training (all PhD candidates who started as from September 2021 must complete the training within their second year). For the other PhD candidates both trainings are highly recommended but not compulsory.
The online training provides insights into responsible and questionable research practices, applicable regulations, and provides information on relevant Tilburg University policies.
The face-to-face training will give PhD researchers the opportunity to discuss with fellow PhD researchers the norms of good science and the virtues of a good scientist, as well as how to navigate grey areas of research and integrity dilemmas. The Graduate School will inform the PhD candidates about the date of the courses.
If you have followed the online training, please register the result in Hora Finita (under the heading 'Research Phase' and then 'required courses') or e-mail a screenshot of the result to the Graduate School.
Graduate School
Onboarding Session
The onboarding session is an information session that is organized for new PhD candidates. It takes place twice a year and it is a great opportunity to obtain all the practical information you will need during your PhD trajectory, meet the people who will facilitate your time as a PhD candidate and, last but not least, meet your fellow PhD candidates.
Media Training
Twice a year, the Graduate School organizes the workshop Your research in the media, aimed at PhD candidates who have little or no experience with the press. The workshop covers, among other things, how to get media attention for your research, why to write a press release, and what to do when you are approached by journalists. The Graduate School will invite PhD candidates to the training.
Disciplinary courses
PhD candidates have the possibility to follow MA and ReMA courses from Tilburg University. See if you fit the requirements to participate. If you want to attend the course without obtaining the credits, we recommend contacting the lecturer and discuss the possibility of attending the course. Find out which courses can be attended.
Tilburg University also offers workshops such as Academic Writing in English.
Research Data Management
The Research Data Office organizes frequent introductory workshops to help PhD candidates understand the basics of data management. The training focuses on what data management means for research in practice, how to implement it in research projects, and which services are available to support you. See more information and dates.