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PhD Tracks

Thinkers who act

Erasmus MC PhD candidates become independent researchers who are able to solve complex questions, based on scientific evidence.

PhD Trajectory at Erasmus MC 

Erasmus MC PhD candidates become independent researchers who are able to solve complex questions, based on scientific evidence. During their PhD at Erasmus MC, they are part of a big international community and get to work in a state-of-the art facility.

Candidates will have the competencies to appraise scientific research and have made important steps towards being biomedical academics. They are optimally prepared to become the future (clinical) research staff at university medical centers, research universities, research institutes, and/or fill staff and policy positions, such as in management of biomedical universities, hospitals and other health care organizations, biomedical and pharmaceutical companies, ministries, and many more.

PhD Research and Education 

PhD candidate of Erasmus MC Graduate School has access to both generic and highly specialized courses. A PhD project is an individual trajectory and is tailored to their needs. Within the first few months they develop, together with their supervisors, their own program that best suits their scientific needs as well as their desired career path. 

The PhD education and training that Erasmus MC Graduate School offers is based on the PhD Competence Model. We offer courses that help you develop your research skills, teaching skills and communication skills, but also courses that improve your personal effectiveness, leadership abilities, and more. All courses can be found in the PhD course overview.