AvanThèse® PhD or not PhD ?

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

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