To do a PhD or not to do a PhD? That is the question — and it is best to have the answer before making a three-year commitment or giving up due to a lack of information! Developed jointly by representatives of the academic and socio-economic worlds, AvanThèse® is a workshop designed to help you make an informed decision.
Programme
- Collective reflection on perceptions of the doctorate
- Sharing participants’ questions about the doctorate and about their own situation
- Work in small groups to exchange information needed to answer these questions.
- Discussion of shared information, explored in greater depth with the trainer.
- Reflection on motivations and reservations, and self-assessment of readiness.
- Conclusion and action plan
Learning outcomes
- Understand the distinctive nature and value of workshop through research
- Assess your motivation and your suitability for a doctoral project
- Identify the key stages in preparing for it
Pedagogical approach
- Interactive workshop combining
- Individual and small-group work
- Strong emphasis on collective sharing and structured discussion between participants
Assessment & follow-up
- Post-session satisfaction survey
