Training Program
FULL-TIME STUDENTS
First and Second Year:
A minimum of 24 hours of training activities per year. These include lectures, in-person courses, and online courses. There are some limitations:
At least 4 different activities must be completed.
6 hours must be from activities proposed by ESDUVa or by ESDUVa's doctoral programs.
Third Year and beyond:
8 hours of training activities. These can be validated by participating organizations (conferences, doctoral meetings, etc.).
During the Doctoral Program:
One research stay of at least one month (national and international centers) during the entire doctoral period. This activity can be substituted by the doctoral candidate's participation in other activities with a similar training objective, such as a proven collaboration with other research groups in which the candidate has an active and demonstrable role.
Attendance at at least one doctoral conference during the entire doctoral period. These can be program-related events, ESDUVa events, or events at other universities.
Attendance at at least one scientific conference is required.
PART-TIME STUDENTS
First through fourth year:
A minimum of 12 hours of training activities per year. These include lectures, in-person courses, and online courses. There are some limitations:
At least two different activities must be completed.
Three hours must be from activities proposed by ESDUVa or ESDUVa doctoral programs.
Fifth year and beyond:
4 hours of training activities. These hours can be credited towards activities organized by other organizations (conferences, doctoral meetings, etc.).
During the Doctoral Program:
Same as full-time students