The phases of a PhD trajectory Orientation What is a PhD? Find out if a PhD trajectory is something for you During your PhD Find all information needed during your PhD trajectory here PhD Graduation At the end of your PhD journey your graduation is coming up. Find more information here Read about the Science & Awards Day, which took place on 7 March 2025! Search in all subjects Search About the doctoral school The Amsterdam UMC Doctoral School supports PhD Candidates and their supervisors by information provision, administration, advice and education. Read More PhD courses Our course program helps PhD candidates in conducting independent, original and scientifically significant research, and critically evaluating their own work and that of others. Read More News May 15, 2025 Participate in a national study on the challenges that PhD candidates face at UMCs Are you a PhD candidate (OIO) with an OIO contract at Amsterdam UMC? Then we would love to hear from you! Upcoming LUMC/PJ Futurelab online courses for biomedical professionals; scholarships available LUMC/PJ Futurelab offers three online learning-by-doing courses in Spring 2025. The courses are for post-graduate biomedical and pharmaceutical professionals currently working in academia, industry, business developers, Knowledge Transfer Offices (KTOs), or regulatory authorities. In these courses, you will be guided by world-renowned experts, including real-time video conferences with teachers and other participants, providing a highly interactive experience. Mihaela van der Schaar appointed as Amsterdam UMC Spinoza Guest Professor Amsterdam UMC is excited to announce that Professor Mihaela van der Schaar has been appointed as Spinoza Guest Professor at Amsterdam UMC. In March, she will deliver an exclusive lecture series that will explore the latest advancements in AI and its transformative impact on clinical decision-making, patient outcomes, and healthcare innovation. BioBusiness Summer School 2025 | 30 June - 4 July 2025 | Amsterdam Join the renowned five-day programme of BioBusiness Summer School from 30 June - 4 July 2025 in Amsterdam and give your career in Life Sciences industry a jumpstart! For UvA PhD candidates: LERU Doctoral Summer School - AI across University Disciplines - DEADLINE EXTENDED! February 14, 2025 Are you curious about our findings regarding advice & support? Then check the factsheet we have just published! Factsheet coaching, advice & support 2023 Are you curious about our findings regarding advice & support? Then check the factsheet we have just published! All news Get to know: Amsterdam Student Association of PhD's (ASAP) ASAP is the Association of Amsterdam UMC PhD candidates. Founded in 2021, ASAP strives to offer a professional and social network for PhD candidates at Amsterdam UMC and its affiliated centers. Read More Links & Supportive services for PhD candidates A collection of links to websites that may be of interest for PhD candidates. Read More Get in contact with the Doctoral School Do you have questions, comments or are you interested to receive the newsletter? Contact us
