PhD
The PhD thesis is a piece of high-level, individual academic work that is subject to quality standards and is intended to break new ground in its subject area. The PhD student is a member of a community of researchers and their research work forms part of a more general educational project.
Starting your PhD
As a crucial new step in your studies and your access to an academic career, starting a PhD inevitably raises many questions. To help you prepare, we recommend our brochure Getting your thesis off to a good start and our support workshop (the workshop is only available once you have registered at UNIL).
For any other theoretical or practical questions you may have before reaching your decision, please click on the Starting your PhD button below to help you make an informed choice.
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Code of Practice for the PhD
Drawn up by the Young Academics Committee and approved by the Rectorate in November 2013, the Code of Practice for the PhD highlights the active roles and shared responsibilities of PhD students and their supervisors in PhD supervision, aimed at creating a working environment that is conducive to the successful completion of the thesis. This is an essential document that we strongly recommend you read in advance.
Supervision
Before enrolling for your PhD, you must have identified a Professor or Senior Lecturer who is willing to supervise your thesis and who shares your academic interests. Choosing the right person to supervise you during your PhD at UNIL is essential.
The Code of Practice for the PhD is an excellent basis for discussion with your future supervisor.
Being a supervisor
The Graduate Campus summarises the challenges, support and tools involved in being a good PhD supervisor, in order to establish support and a fluid relationship between supervisor and student.
Graduate Campus
The mission of the Graduate Campus is to inform and support each PhD student to help them achieve their personal goals at UNIL, while preparing them for a successful career.
Are you considering a PhD? Contact us: graduatecampus@unil.ch