Professor Liam Marnane Dean of Graduate Studies Structured PhD

Can we help students prepare for research better? Can we broaden the areas they learn about? What do they do afterwards and how can we prepare them for this? EU Principles for Innovative Doctoral Training National Framework Changing Nature of PhD

Pillar 1: High quality research experience Pillar 2: Modules for Credit & other training opportunities Pillar 3: Annual Review Pillar 4: Co-Supervision or Supervisor & Advisor UCC Structured PhD 07/10/2015

15 credit minimum level of training Typical expected level up to 30 credits Maximum 90 Credits Postgraduate Training Modules Disciplinary Training Modules Up to 10 credits can be awarded for external modules Pillar 2: Coursework and Training 07/10/2015

Research skills and awareness Ethics and social understanding Communication skills Personal effectiveness/development Team working and leadership Career management Entrepreneurship & innovation Transferable Skills Training 07/10/2015

Training Needs Analysis – what do you need help with? Consider your workload Consider the relevance (note how these are judged by others, e.g., IRCHSS) Check timing of delivery and how to apply What are the benefits? What about intellectual satisfaction/ stimulation How can you accelerate your completion? Don’t sign up for everything that is available Factors in Choosing Modules 07/10/2015

For your Benefit 3 Years is a long time Run by Local Graduate Studies Committee Report Presentation Poster NOT an EXAM Pillar 3 Annual Reviews 07/10/2015

Supervisory team 2 or more staff members with significant responsibility for the direction of the student’s research Sole supervisor + PhD advisor Pillar 4 Supervision 07/10/2015

Pastoral care and student support Procedural issues Induction and integration with School / Dept Contact: supervisor/student relationship break down Does not offer specialist academic support Expected to meet the student twice per year Safety net Not expected to play a role in the progress review process Advisor Model of Supervision 07/10/2015

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