Read the full guide - English version.
The guide is based on the "Regulations for the degree Philosophiae Doctor (PhD) at UiS" adopted by the Board of Trustees March 31st, 2004, and gives an overview of rules and procedures in connection with the completion of the doctoral program. It also provides links to further information and forms that PhD candidates or supervisors need in different phases of the doctoral education.
Most of our PhD candidates are employed in PhD positions at the University of Stavanger, or by external institutions. Regardless of funding form and employer, all PhD candidates are students at UiS. There are duties and rights, agreements and reporting practices related to both of these relations.
PhD candidate’s student relations are regulated by the following documents:
- Regulations for the degree Philosophiae Doctor (PhD) at the University of Stavanger
- Guide for the doctoral program at UiS
- The faculty's supplementary guidelines Study Plans and Programme descriptions.
PhD candidate’s employment relations are regulated by the following documents:
- Employment contract
- Regulation on the employment conditions for jobs as postdocs, research fellow, research assistant and specialist candidate (unofficial english version)
- Manual regarding conditions of employment
This webpage and the Guide concern the PhD candidate’s student relationship to UiS.
