ERIM PhD Reference Guide

Table of Contents
1 Erasmus Research Institute of Management.................................................. 1
1.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................. 1
1.2 Overview of the Organisation .................................................................................. 1
1.3 Programmes ............................................................................................................. 4
2 Overview of the PhD track .............................................................................. 11
2.1 Starting Your Project .............................................................................................. 11
2.2 Annual Appraisal Talks ........................................................................................... 13
2.3 First Year ................................................................................................................ 13
2.4 Second and Third Year ........................................................................................... 15
2.5 Fourth Year ............................................................................................................ 15
2.6 Extension of the Contract ...................................................................................... 16
2.7 Premature Termination of the Contract ................................................................ 16
2.8 Scheduling your PhD Defence ................................................................................ 16
3 The PhD Course Programme: Towards Customisation .............................. 21
3.1 Course Overview .................................................................................................... 21
3.2 Core Courses on Research Methodology (at least 10 ECTS, compulsory) ............. 21
3.3 Skills Training Courses (6 ECTS, compulsory) ......................................................... 22
3.4 Advanced Courses (24 ECTS).................................................................................. 22
3.5 Course Load ........................................................................................................... 26
3.6 Course Timetable ................................................................................................... 26
3.7 Additional Skills Modules ....................................................................................... 27
3.8 Course Enrolment and Attendance ....................................................................... 27
3.9 RISBO Teacher Training .......................................................................................... 29
4 Funding ............................................................................................................ 31
4.1 ERIM Support Programme for PhD candidates (ESP 10) ....................................... 31
4.2 External Funding .................................................................................................... 33
5 Appointment and Facilities ............................................................................ 35
5.1 General Information on Working at the Erasmus University ................................ 36
5.2 Getting Started ...................................................................................................... 40
5.3 Libraries and Research Facilities ............................................................................ 42
5.4 Checklist ................................................................................................................. 48
6 Important Individuals and Organisations ..................................................... 49
6.1 Your Supervisory Team .......................................................................................... 49
6.2 Deans of the ERIM participating faculties ............................................................. 49
6.3 ERIM Management ................................................................................................ 50
6.4 ERIM Doctoral Programme Team .......................................................................... 50
6.5 ERIM Office members ............................................................................................ 52
6.6 PhD Representation ............................................................................................... 53
6.7 ERIM PhD Alumni Association ............................................................................... 55
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