Training opportunities
Each PhD candidate is advised to select a personalized, career-relevant combination of general, specialized and hands-on training courses within the context specified in the Donders Graduate School PhD regulations and to discuss her or his plan with supervisor and promotor at the start of the research project and specify this plan in her or his personal Training and Supervision Plan (TSP).
Obligatory courses for all PhD candidates
All PhD candidates at the Donders Graduate School are required to complete a set of obligatory courses. These include the Introduction Day, Academic Integrity Day, and the Graduate School Day. The preferred Academic Integrity course is the Donders version, held annually, but Radboudumc PhDs may follow the Radboudumc Integrity course (2 days), and FNWI PhDs the FNWI course (12 hours). Depending on your research, teaching duties, or faculty, additional mandatory courses may apply. See the full overview at:
Generic PhD Courses and UTQ
Radboud University offers a wide range of generic PhD courses to support your development, from project management and scientific writing to teaching and career guidance. Many are available via gROW or through the University Library, with additional options at Radboudumc, RTC Data Stewardship, and FNWI. You can also take Dutch and English courses at Radboud in’to Languages (with a 100% discount for employees), or join the peer coaching programme for credits. PhD candidates with teaching duties can follow the University Teaching Qualification (UTQ) track or obtain partial certificates. See the full overview at:
Radboud University Master Courses for Donders Graduate School PhD candidates
As PhD candidate you have the possibility to join Master courses provided by the Radboud University. These courses are free of charge through contract education and can be listed on your Graduate School Certificate. Registration is handled by the faculty offering the programme (e.g. Social Sciences, Science, (Bio)Medical Sciences, or Arts). You can also follow Cognitive Neuroscience Research Master courses, embedded within the Donders Institute. Courses outside Radboud University/Radboudumc may not be free and require prior approval to count towards your certificate. See the full overview at:
RU Master Courses for PhD Candidates
Other training opportunities
Next to the opportunities described above, there is a collection of additional resources to support your work and development at the Donders Institute. From practical toolkits and supplementary courses to useful links and further reading that could be important for your daily work and professional growth.