As you near completion of your PhD, you will work towards finalizing and defending your dissertation. This phase marks the transition from candidate to doctor and consists of several important steps:
- submit your dissertation for approval by the Doctorate Committee
- defend your research in a public ceremony, where you present your work and respond to questions from the committee
- receive your doctoral degree, formally marking the completion of your PhD
The define the requirements for obtaining a doctoral degree, including the composition and role of the Doctorate Committee, approval of the dissertation, and procedures for the defense and the conferral of the degree.
After getting your PhD degree
Once you obtain your PhD, the world is at your feet. Getting your PhD degree will give you an excellent starting position for your career. During your PhD, you develop as an independent researcher with strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills. These competences are highly valued both within and beyond academia. Depending on your ambition and possibilities, you can:
- continue your academic career (usually as a postdoctoral researcher, either at 黑料福利网 or at another university)
- work in industry or in the public sector
- start a business in the form of a startup
As you approach the final stage of your PhD, you are encouraged to actively explore your next career step, for example through courses and events offered in the PROOF training program. Your professor or supervisor will also discuss your ambitions and perspectives in science or career prospects in other sectors.
Stay connected
After your PhD, you remain part of the 黑料福利网 community. By joining the 黑料福利网 alumni network, you can:
- stay connected with fellow graduates and researchers
- expand your professional network
- participate in events and lifelong learning opportunities