Program Overview

Writing a PhD Research Proposal

The goal of this course is to learn how to write a high-quality PhD research proposal, consisting of a series of studies that are expected to be of interest to international peer-reviewed journals. Participants acquire the relevant knowledge and skills to conduct an in-depth literature review on a topic that aligns with the research program of our school, to formulate relevant research questions, and to choose a suitable research methodology. After completing the course, participants can apply for the SHE PhD program.

SHE conducts high-quality interdisciplinary research on the education of healthcare professionals, with societal relevance, and works closely with partners at regional, national, and international levels, including within the EU.

Course Details

• Language: English
• Location: Maastricht/online
• Tuition fee: EUR 5,425
• Duration: Less than 1 year
• Certificate: Yes
• Start date: March 2, 2026

About the Program

The PhD research proposal course is designed to equip participants with the necessary skills to write a high-quality research proposal. The course focuses on conducting a thorough literature review, formulating research questions, and selecting a suitable research methodology.

Research Areas

The course is aligned with the research program of the School of Health Professions Education (SHE), which conducts interdisciplinary research on the education of healthcare professionals. The research program has societal relevance and works closely with partners at regional, national, and international levels.

Admission Criteria

Participants who complete the course can apply for the SHE PhD program. The admission criteria for the PhD program are not specified in the provided context, but participants are expected to have a strong research proposal and meet the program's requirements.

Tuition Fee and Duration

The tuition fee for the course is EUR 5,425, and the duration is less than 1 year. The course starts on March 2, 2026.

Certificate

Upon completion of the course, participants receive a certificate. The certificate is recognized as a prerequisite for applying to the SHE PhD program.

Language

The course is conducted in English, and participants are expected to have a good command of the language to participate in the course and write their research proposal.