PhD study
Department of Food Science considers the PhD Program Food Science as an important part of its research and is supporting the creation of an inspiring PhD study environment. This is carried out by offering state-of-the-art research facilities, establishing strong supervisor teams and by holding an annual PhD seminar for PhD students. You can read more about the program here.
GUIDELINES AND VALUES
Rules and regulations - GSTS
Values for PhD supervision
A good PhD study includes:
- Relevant competences available at Department of Food Science or at other universities
- Access to the most recent equipment
- A relatively failure-proof project
- Informal relations
- The challenges and the scientific direction of the project are adjusted to the scientific and personal competences of the PhD student
- The PhD student participates in the decision-making concerning the project
- Mutual trust
A good PhD supervisor is:
- A committed sparring partner
- Flexible, takes time for the spontaneous discussions and is open to new angles and ideas
- Understanding with respect for different work styles
RESEARCH STAY
Planning a research stay of at least 4 consecutive weeks?
Here’s what you need to do:
- Fill out and sign the form here
- Have your main supervisor complete and sign their part
- Submit the completed form to your PhD partner, who will then prepare an addendum to your employment contract
The new procedure was announced in the September newsletter from GSTS (2024) and is also available on the GSTS website here.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Lone Iversen.
PHD THESIS AND PART A EXAM
Checklist - Before handing in your PhD thesis
- Checklist - Before handing in your PhD thesis (TECH, April 2024)
Printing and template of PhD thesis
- Printing of thesis (FOOD, July 2023)
- Template of thesis (FOOD, Sept. 2023)
Finances - Costs for PhD defense and Part A exam
- Note regarding costs for PhD defense and Part A exam (Only in Danish, Oct 2024)
