Core Course 2: Research Design

Core Course 2: Research Design

Please check the events calendar to see when the next "Core Course 2: Research Design" will take place.

The Research Design course introduces themes in research design and planning, as well as a study of the background literature. Based on these introductions, each PhD candidate’s initial research proposal will be discussed and partly rewritten and/or elaborated. Every research project has its own particular emphasis on theory, methods and techniques, and its own choices with respect to contributions from various disciplines. Analytical techniques bridge the gap between the theoretical framework of the research and the empirical data to be used. Given the conceptual model and the nature of the observations, the PhD candidate must be able to make a well-argued selection of analysis techniques and use them properly. Goal of the course is for the participants to become engrossed in their research proposals. In consultation with their supervisor(s), they will adapt and elaborate these proposals to reflect their individual preferences.

After completion of the course, participants will be able to:

• Streamline their research processes;
• Assess methods to be used;
• Schedule their research processes;
• Make intermediate adjustments, which play an important part in research projects extending over several years.

Please note the following:

Having registered for a course implies that you are obliged to participate in all modules;
Cancellation of course participation is only possible until four weeks before the start of the course. After that, costs may apply (see Registration and costs for details).