Since mid April 2021, a joint Doctoral School for all Amsterdam UMC PhD candidates is a fact. The Amsterdam UMC Doctoral School wants to be a central and accessible place where you and your supervisor can go to for practical information about the PhD trajectory and a range of courses, but also for independent advice or support when you are experiencing any setbacks. The Amsterdam UMC Doctoral School endeavors to harmonize the services for PhD candidates from location AMC and VUmc. Nevertheless, differences in the PhD trajectories will continue to exist due to the different PhD regulations of the two Amsterdam universities VU University and the UvA.
As of January 20, 2023 the first step in harmonizing has been taken: The Doctoral School has introduced a common registration system for all Amsterdam UMC PhD candidates.
The Amsterdam UMC Doctoral School website provides clear information on the different phases during your PhD trajectory at the VU University or the UvA:
1) Starting your PhD
2) During your PhD
3) PhD graduation
ASAP (Amsterdam Student Association of PhD's) is the association for PhD candidates 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.
AMC PhD candidates
The UvA Doctoral regulations describe the requirements to conduct your PhD research and obtain the UvA doctor degree.
VUmc PhD candidates
Once registered with the Doctoral School as a PhD candidate with AGEM, the AGEM Hora Finita key user is automatically informed and will register you in Hora Finita by creating an account. Visit the Hora Finita page for more information.
The VU Doctoral regulations describe the requirements to conduct your PhD research and obtain the VU doctor degree.