Training & Education
As a PhD candidate at WU, you don’t just conduct high-level research – you are invited to grow, explore and shape your future through a fully tailor-made training and education programme. Together with your supervisor, you will design a personalised Training & Supervision Plan that aligns with your project, ambitions and professional needs.
Personal development and transferable skill
Up to 15% of your PhD trajectory is dedicated to training and education, allowing you to build both discipline specific and transferable skills. You also receive a personal training budget to support your development throughout the four-year programme.
A rich and varied range of activities
WUR offers an extensive suite of learning opportunities to support you at every stage of your PhD:
- Subject-specific PhD courses to deepen your expertise within your research discipline, organised by your Graduate School.
- Methodological and analytical training, including advanced research methods, statistics, data management and more.
- Interdisciplinary on-site courses in inspiring international settings, offering opportunities to broaden your perspective and engage with global research themes.
- Competence and career development, covering research skills, ethics, academic writing, science communication, leadership and career planning.
- Scientific interaction and networking, through symposia, seminars, workshops, discussion groups and excursions, helping you grow your academic network and visibility.
Making Impact Beyond Academia
We believe in research with societal relevance. That’s why we also encourage activities aimed at public engagement and societal impact, such as media training, science communication workshops, and initiatives that connect your research to real-world challenges.
Join our community and thrive
At WU, you become part of a vibrant, international community of researchers who support, inspire and challenge one another. With world-class facilities, dedicated supervision and a development programme shaped around your ambitions, you are given all the tools you need to flourish — both as a researcher and as a professional. Embark on your PhD journey with us and take the next step towards making a meaningful impact on the world.