Year 4

You are now in your fourth and last year of your PhD track. Information on what tasks to accomplish in your fourth year can be found on this page.

Doctorate regulations

Read about the Doctorate regulations on the UvA site Step by step instructions for the Doctoral Regulations

Proposal doctorate committee

Read about the proposal for the Doctorate Committee on the UvA site

Defense and completion

Content will follow

Bonus when finishing on time

In order to encourage PhD students to complete their thesis within four years, HIMS offers a premium of € 2,000 if a PhD student completes the manuscript within 48 months. If you need up to 51 months to finish the manuscript, HIMS offers a € 500 contribution to the printing costs of the thesis. There is an additional reimbursement scheme for scholarship students. More information about this and the application form can be found here.

Delay

Does your PhD not follow the ideal track? Click here for information and tips.

From manuscript to doctoral thesis

Check out this overview

Need more information on graduating?

Contact the Doctorate Board Office

Questions related to your career after your PhD?

Check out the training courses and career advice