Program Overview

Introduction to the Doctoral Program

The doctoral program at the School of Criminal Justice (ècole des Sciences Criminelles ESC, University of Lausanne) is designed to bring together PhD students from the ESC as well as any PhD student from a university delivering a PhD in forensic science or criminology. The aim of the program is to allow PhD students to develop their network as well as generic cross-disciplinary skills for successfully conducting their PhD research and preparing them for their professional career.

Presentation

The program's objective is to develop the transversal skills of PhD students, including communication of research work, discussion among peers, project management, teamwork, and more. In some cases, specific skills are targeted, such as data processing, methodology, and scientific publication, through specialized doctoral seminars. These seminars allow PhD students to participate actively and generate content that will be exploited later. The program also includes a summer school organized once a year, where PhD students can present their work through lectures and poster sessions.

Program Structure

The program consists of:

• 4 doctoral seminars
• 1 summer school (organized once a year)

Doctoral Seminars

These seminars are designed to promote the active participation of PhD students. Detailed information about the seminars is available upon request.

Summer School

The summer school is an English-speaking event scheduled once a year. It provides an opportunity for PhD students to present their work and participate in workshops and scientific conferences. Detailed information about the summer school is available upon request.

Objectives

The objectives of the doctoral program are to:

• Develop the network of PhD students
• Enhance generic cross-disciplinary skills for successfully conducting PhD research
• Prepare PhD students for their professional career
• Provide an opportunity for PhD students to develop their skills in a supportive environment

Activities

The program includes various activities, such as:

• Doctoral seminars
• Summer school
• Workshops
• Scientific conferences
• Presentations of PhD students' work

Benefits

The program offers several benefits, including:

• Development of transversal skills
• Enhancement of research skills
• Opportunity to network with other PhD students and professionals in the field
• Preparation for a professional career in forensic science or criminology