During the PhD studies at the Faculty of Science and Engineering
Here we have summoned information that is useful for both PhD studies and supervisors at the Faculty of Science and Engineering. Here you can read more about supervision, PhD courses, individual study plan and accreditation.
During the PhD studies
Supervision of PhD studies
All PhD students must have at least two supervisors and one of the supervisors must be appointed as the main supervisor. The relationship between supervisors and PhD students shall be characterized by respect, mutual understanding, a constructive and creative spirit and clarity. The supervisors shall be available for constructive discussions and feedback as agreed with the PhD student.
If you, as a PhD student, want to discuss questions about supervision, you can first contact the Director of PhD studies at your department, the Head of Division, the main or co-supervisor or the Head of Department. You can also contact the Faculty director of PhD studies or the Vice Dean with responsibility of PhD studies. More about supervision is to be found in the Study Handbook (pdf) chapter 4, Supervision, and in the Policy for supervision in PhD studies (pdf) at the Faculty of Science and Engineering.
PhD courses
The scope of the thesis, such as the scope of the course, is stated in the general syllabus for the research subject. Compulsory courses for all PhD students are described below but also in the Study Handbook (pdf) chapter 5.5.
1. All students admitted to PhD studies as of January 1, 2010 must complete courses in methodology science, research ethics, sustainability and gender equality or equivalent courses, as decided by the faculty. Registration for the compulsory course "Fundamentals for PhD Studies in Science and Engineering 6 ECTS" can be found here.
2. Basic pedagogical course of at least 3 ECTS for PhD students involved in teaching.
PhD courses at each department can be found at: forskarstudier.liu.se/en/.
You can also find PhD courses in the NORDTEK course database.
Fundamentals for PhD Studies in Science and Engineering, 6 ECTS
På engelska sidan: All students enrolled on PhD studies have to complete the faculty decided courses in philosophy of science, methodology and ethics, or equivalent courses. Registration for the mandatory course "Fundamentals for PhD Studies in Science and Technology", 6 ECTS can be found here.
Course Syllabus: https://forskarstudier.liu.se/en/kurs/6FTFK01/2023H/1548256
Schedule for spring 2025:
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Module 1 Teacher Nicolete Lakemond |
Date | Time |
| Day 1:1 | 2025-01-21 | 10:00-16:00 |
| Day 1:2 | 2025-01-22 | 10:00-16:00 |
| Day 1:3 | 2025-05-21 |
09:00-12:00
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(PhD students sign up for one of the slots) 2025-05-21 9:00-12:00 2025-05-22 9:00-12:00 |
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Module 2 Teacher Ola Leifler |
Date | Time |
| Day 2:1 | 2025-02-06 | 09:00-16:00 |
| Day 2:2 | 2025-02-27 | 09:00-16:00 |
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Module 3 Teacher Ericka Johnson |
Date | Time |
| Day 3:1 | 2025-03-10 | 09:15-16:00 |
| Day 3:2 | 2025-03-11 | 09:15-16:00 |
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Module 4 Teacher Elin Palm |
Date | Time |
| Day 4:1 | 2025-04-03 |
10:15-12:00 13:15-15:00 |
| Day 4:2 | 2025-04-10 |
10:15-12:00 13:15-15:00 |
| Day 4:3 | 2025-04-24 |
10:15-12:00 13:15-15:00 |
Acccreditation
Accreditation of PhD courses is to be done on an application by the student and is made on a provided form. Decision on accreditation of faculty mandatory courses is taken by the faculty board for PhD studies (FUN). A positive decision on accreditation of other then the faculty mandatory PhD courses is taken by the Director of PhD studies at the department. A denial on accreditation of courses can not be made by the Director of PhD studies, but only by the Faculty board of PhD studies (FUN).
Accreditation of faculty mandatory PhD courses
Accreditation of the faculty mandatory courses is to be done on form by the student and is made on a provided form. She/he leaves the application to the faculty board for PhD studies (FUN) for a decision. A course certificate and course syllabus is to be attached to the application. Decision regarding accreditation is made by the chairman of FUN. A copy of the decision is to be provided immediately to the student. The student may appeal the decision to FUN, within three weeks after the decision is made.
Form for accreditation of faculty mandatory courses (pdf)
All documents should be sent as an e-mail attachment to fun.lith@liu.se.
Accreditation of PhD courses other than the faculty mandatory courses
Application for accreditation of other than the faculty mandatory courses is made on a provided form by the student; the application is to be attested or reject by the main supervisor and a positive decision on accreditation is taken by the Director of PhD studies at the department. A denial on accreditation of courses can not be made by the Director of PhD studies, but only by the Faculty board of PhD studies (FUN). An application for accreditation of courses that is not approved by the Director of PhD studies have to be sent to FUN. Regulations on course accreditation can be found in Higher Education Ordinance Chapter 6 Section § 6 - 8 as well as the university's local regulations for PhD studies (number LiU-2014-00530) and faculty study handbook for PhD studies. A denial on a request for course accreditation can be appealed.
