The following programme was delivered in 2014-2015 and preceding years.  This programme was replaced in 2015-16 by a new programme managed by the Liverpool Doctoral College.

All PGRs are now expected to complete a Development Needs Analysis and, in consultation with their supervisor, to produce a personal training plan.

Full details are on the Doctoral College intranet site.

Time-line for full-time PhD students

The following time-line describes the PGR Development Programme for full time PhD students base on campus in Liverpool.

Year 1
Subject Specific training
Annual Progression

- First year development, normally a 3 day workshop
- Training set by your school/ institute

And on an annual basis:

- The Record of Supervisory meetings
- PGR Portfolio of Activity
- Annual requirements set by your School/Institute

Year 2
Poster Day
Career Development
Annual Progression

- A University Poster Day event, normally Poster Day
- Choose an option for the Careers  requirement
- Completion of Subject specific training

And,

- The Record of Supervisory meetings
- PGR Portfolio of Activity
- Annual requirements set by your School/Institute

Year 3
Career Development
Annual Progression

- Careers Development, if not completed in year 2

And,

- The Record of Supervisory meetings
- PGR Portfolio of Activity
- Annual requirements set by your School/Institute

Optional Year 4
PGR Development Programme
Annual Progression

At this stage you should ensure that you have fulfilled all formal requirements.

You must complete the Record of supervisory meetings until your research degree is awarded

Viva
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