Working and employment conditions for doctoral students

The time as a doctoral student can be one of the most exciting and rewarding periods of your life. Having the opportunity to get to the bottom of your subject, develop your powers of critical thinking and hone your ability to conduct research work independently is perceived by many doctoral students as a privilege. But doctoral studies can also be very demanding and impose unmanageable expectations. Working on your thesis and attending courses, perhaps accompanied by sporadic periods of teaching, can lead to feelings of inadequacy and stress. In order to handle the occasionally demanding life as a doctoral student it is important to know the requirements that apply to you and where to turn if problems arise.

Here you will find information on issues such as health and safety at work, what is covered by different types of funding, eligibility for benefits and disability support, and how to deal with certain practical issues.

• Individual study plan
• Student or employee?
• Forms of study funding
• Students with disabilities
• Net study periods for doctoral students
• Differentiating between work and study