

Courses for PhD candidates
Here you can find all the courses for PhD candidates offered by Radboudumc (RIMLS, RIHS, Donders Institute) and Radboud University.
Core competencies for PhD candidates and postdocs
Young researchers are the future scientists solving medical healthcare problems of tomorrow. Radboudumc has defined a set of core competencies for PhD and postdoc candidates as a guideline for professional career development.
read moreCore competencies for PhD candidates and postdocs
During their training, PhD and postdoc candidates are expected to become independent researchers skilled in (financial) project management, policy/decision making and management. These types of transferable skills stand candidates in good stead not just for an academic career but also for the professional job market beyond the university setting.Self-assessment tool
Collectively the university medical centres designed a competence model as a self-assessment tool to help you further develop yourself, and to recognize acquired competences.PhD Compentence Model: Link
Types of core compencies
- Research skills and knowledge
- Responsible conduct of science
- Personal effectiveness
- Professional development
- Leadership and management
- Communication
- Teaching
- Radboud specific

Courses at the Radboudumc
Here you can find all the courses for PhD candidates offered by RIMLS, RIHS and Donders Institute. You can filter by research institute or competencies. go to the courses
Courses at the Radboud University
Generic skills training courses for PhD candidates are also offered by the Radboud University. More information about these courses you will find on the site of the RU. go to the courses
BMS courses for PhD candidates
The research institutes have agreed with the Radboud Health Academy that for the academic year 2018/2019 a pilot will be performed in which PhD candidates can participate in BMS courses free of charge. read moreOverview competencies
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Formulate clear research questions and hypotheses, design solid research protocols as well as demonstrate in-depth knowledge of ones field.
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Demonstrate the ability to make sound ethical and legal choices based on knowledge of accepted professional research practices, relevant policies and guidelines.
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Adapt personal qualities and behaviours to achieve improved results.
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Improve professional skills to further career prospects
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Equipped to manage and develop project ideas as well as facilitate effective team work including problem solving skills. Also able to mentor others (e.g. students).
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Demonstrate interpersonal, written, verbal, listening and non-verbal communication skills to be able to effectively and appropriately communicate facts, ideas or opinions to others.
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Define the learning outcomes for the target group as well as adequately and suitably convey the material in a motivational manner.
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Like attending Radboud Round and other networking and/or informative events organized by Raboudumc or one of the research institutes.