VLAG PhD week

Course schedule

Dates Start time End time Location Coordinator    
19 - 22 August 2024 09:00 18:00 External course venue Vesna Prsic Apply

Course description

The aim of the PhD week is to make freshman PhD candidates aware of the importance of the professional skills such as presentation techniques, scientific writing, project management, science ethics, ... in the research arena. 
Moreover this week aims at network formation within the VLAG PhD community, and getting insight into the wide spectrum of scientific research being carried out within the Graduate School. 
More at: http://www.vlaggraduateschool.nl/en/courses/General-courses/VLAG-general-courses/VLAG-PhD-week.htm 

General Information

Target Group:

1st year VLAG PhD candidates

Group size: Maximum 32  participants
Course duration: 4 days
Language: English
Credit points: 1.5 ECTS
Self-study hours: Preparation needed
Name lecturer: Various professional trainers and academic staff
Venue: to be announced

Fee

For VLAG PhD candidates registered at Wageningen University the course fee is subsidized by the graduate school and amounts to € 375. This includes course fee and full board (lodging, coffee/tea, three breakfasts, four lunches and three dinners).

Cancellation condition

VLAG cancellation conditions apply. Until four weeks before the start of the course, you can cancel free of charge. 

Exemption from payment:

  • In case of replacement (which you may propose, in this case please inform the course coordinator) you will not be charged.
  • If you have a valid reason to cancel, due to circumstances beyond your control. In this case a written statement of the supervisor/superior is required.

Information

For more information please contact vesna.prsic@wur.nl