All the activities proposed are specific to this doctoral programme. The student must complete a total of 300 hours of training for aquiring the required competences:
- 170h correspond to four compulsory activities
- 130h of optional activities that will be recognised through the completion of some of the six optional activities proposed.
Compulsory training activities
CTA1: Publication of a scientific paper
Description
The PhD students must publish their original research results in accordance with the standards of the scientific literature.
This activity will allow the development of the competences CA01, CA04, CA05, CB12.
Number of hours: 50
Completion period
This activity may be carried out in any year of the doctoral studies, although it is expected to be from the second year (for full-time students) or the third year (for part-time students), when the student has obtained adequate results to publish a scientific paper.
Control procedure
All data related to the scientific papers will be included in the PhD Student Activities Document (CAD) and proof of having sent it to a specialised journal will be provided. After validation by the tutor, this document will be referred to the CAD, which will include the data into the PhD student's activities record.
The PhD students must publish their original research results in accordance with the standards of the scientific literature.
This activity will allow the development of the competences CA01, CA04, CA05, CB12.
Number of hours: 50
Completion period
This activity may be carried out in any year of the doctoral studies, although it is expected to be from the second year (for full-time students) or the third year (for part-time students), when the student has obtained adequate results to publish a scientific paper.
Control procedure
All data related to the scientific papers will be included in the PhD Student Activities Document (CAD) and proof of having sent it to a specialised journal will be provided. After validation by the tutor, this document will be referred to the CAD, which will include the data into the PhD student's activities record.
CTA2: Attendance to a specialised training course (ESMolNa)
Description
Students must attend to the European School on Molecular Nanoscience (ESMoLNa).
This school has been organised annually since 2008 and is attended by the most active European groups in Molecular Nanoscience. It provides a current vision of the different facets of molecular materials and molecular nanoscience (molecular magnetism, molecular electronics, applications of molecular nanoscience and materials, etc.). At the same time, a discussion forum is created where young generations of researchers (European Master's degree and PhD students) have the opportunity to present their latest research results to this distinguished scientific community.
This school is considered fundamental for the cohesion of the inter-university programme and for the creation of a scientific community researching in these areas, as it is the main meeting point for students and professors of these fields. At this meeting, PhD students will be able to make oral presentations of the results achieved during their research activity and will be recognised as CTA3 or OTA6.
This activity is carried out in English.
This activity will serve to develop competences CB11, CB14, CB15, CA05 and CA06.
Number of hours: 40
Completion period
It is compulsory for each student to participate at least once during the completion of their PhD thesis at the ESMolNa. It is advisable for this activity to be carried out from the second year of the PhD (in the case of full-time students) or the third year (in the case of part-time students). In the case of part-time enrolments, date and time schedule constraints will be taken into account when deciding in which year the student attends the ESMolNa.
Control procedure
The certificate of attendance at the school and, where appropriate, of presentation of an oral communication will be provided. After validation by the tutor, this document will be referred to the CAD, which will include the data into the PhD student's activity record.
Students must attend to the European School on Molecular Nanoscience (ESMoLNa).
This school has been organised annually since 2008 and is attended by the most active European groups in Molecular Nanoscience. It provides a current vision of the different facets of molecular materials and molecular nanoscience (molecular magnetism, molecular electronics, applications of molecular nanoscience and materials, etc.). At the same time, a discussion forum is created where young generations of researchers (European Master's degree and PhD students) have the opportunity to present their latest research results to this distinguished scientific community.
This school is considered fundamental for the cohesion of the inter-university programme and for the creation of a scientific community researching in these areas, as it is the main meeting point for students and professors of these fields. At this meeting, PhD students will be able to make oral presentations of the results achieved during their research activity and will be recognised as CTA3 or OTA6.
This activity is carried out in English.
This activity will serve to develop competences CB11, CB14, CB15, CA05 and CA06.
Number of hours: 40
Completion period
It is compulsory for each student to participate at least once during the completion of their PhD thesis at the ESMolNa. It is advisable for this activity to be carried out from the second year of the PhD (in the case of full-time students) or the third year (in the case of part-time students). In the case of part-time enrolments, date and time schedule constraints will be taken into account when deciding in which year the student attends the ESMolNa.
Control procedure
The certificate of attendance at the school and, where appropriate, of presentation of an oral communication will be provided. After validation by the tutor, this document will be referred to the CAD, which will include the data into the PhD student's activity record.
CTA3: Presentation of research results at national or international scientific conferences
Description
Students have to participate, at least, in two scientific conferences during the completion of their PhD thesis. The conferences should preferably be of high prestige in the PhD student's field of research and of an international nature. At these conferences the student must submit a scientific contribution in the form of an oral presentation or poster.
This activity will also be recognised in case the presentation is made during ESMolNa (CTA2) or ENMM (OTA4).
This activity will serve to develop the competences CB15 and CA06.
Number of hours: 40
Completion period
It is advisable for this activity to be carried out from the second year of the PhD (in the case of full-time students) or the third year (in the case of part-time students) when the student has obtained adequate results.
In the case of part-time enrolments, constraints will be taken into account when deciding in which year and on which dates the student attends these conferences.
Control procedure
All data of communications presented at scientific conferences will be included in the PhD Student Activities Document. In particular, the title and date of the conference, the title and nature of the presentation (oral communication or poster) and the abstract and certificate of attendance will be included. After validation by the tutor, this document will be referred to the CAD and included the PhD student's activities record.
Students have to participate, at least, in two scientific conferences during the completion of their PhD thesis. The conferences should preferably be of high prestige in the PhD student's field of research and of an international nature. At these conferences the student must submit a scientific contribution in the form of an oral presentation or poster.
This activity will also be recognised in case the presentation is made during ESMolNa (CTA2) or ENMM (OTA4).
This activity will serve to develop the competences CB15 and CA06.
Number of hours: 40
Completion period
It is advisable for this activity to be carried out from the second year of the PhD (in the case of full-time students) or the third year (in the case of part-time students) when the student has obtained adequate results.
In the case of part-time enrolments, constraints will be taken into account when deciding in which year and on which dates the student attends these conferences.
Control procedure
All data of communications presented at scientific conferences will be included in the PhD Student Activities Document. In particular, the title and date of the conference, the title and nature of the presentation (oral communication or poster) and the abstract and certificate of attendance will be included. After validation by the tutor, this document will be referred to the CAD and included the PhD student's activities record.
CTA4: Preparation and presentation of research results in two formal seminars
Description
Students will present their research in who seminars that may take place locally or being organised in the framework of research projects or training activities.
The first of the seminars will take place in the first 18 months and will contain the drafting of the research work plan and the first results. The second one will contain the results and conclusions and must be presented prior to the thesis defence, thus serving as preparation for the thesis.
It is advisable for this activity to be carried out in English.
It will allow the development of competences CB15 and CA06
Number of hours: 40
Completion period
The first of the seminars will take place in the first 18 months and will contain the drafting of the research work plan and the first results. The second one will contain the results and conclusions and must be presented prior to the thesis defence, thus serving as preparation for the thesis.
These guidelines apply to all people enrolled: both part-time and full-time students. In the case of part-time students, the limitations of dates and time schedule shall be taken into account.
Control procedure
All data of the seminars presented by the doctoral students will be included in the PhD Student Activities Document. After validation by the tutor, this document will be referred to the CAD, which will include the data into the PhD student's activities record.
Students will present their research in who seminars that may take place locally or being organised in the framework of research projects or training activities.
The first of the seminars will take place in the first 18 months and will contain the drafting of the research work plan and the first results. The second one will contain the results and conclusions and must be presented prior to the thesis defence, thus serving as preparation for the thesis.
It is advisable for this activity to be carried out in English.
It will allow the development of competences CB15 and CA06
Number of hours: 40
Completion period
The first of the seminars will take place in the first 18 months and will contain the drafting of the research work plan and the first results. The second one will contain the results and conclusions and must be presented prior to the thesis defence, thus serving as preparation for the thesis.
These guidelines apply to all people enrolled: both part-time and full-time students. In the case of part-time students, the limitations of dates and time schedule shall be taken into account.
Control procedure
All data of the seminars presented by the doctoral students will be included in the PhD Student Activities Document. After validation by the tutor, this document will be referred to the CAD, which will include the data into the PhD student's activities record.
Optional training activities
OTA1: Attendance to research seminars
Description
Student will attend to research seminar related with nanoscience and nanotechnology.
It will serve to develop the competences CB11, CB15 and CA05.
Number of hours: 2h/seminar, to a maximum of 30h
Completion period
This activity may be carried out in any year of the doctoral studies. These guidelines apply to all people enrolled: both part-time and full-time students. In the case of people enrolled part-time, the limitations of dates and time schedule will be taken into account.
Control procedure
All data of the seminars will be included in the PhD Student Activities Document. After validation by the tutor, this document will be referred to the CAD. It will not be necessary to certify the seminars attended, only the validation by the tutor.
Student will attend to research seminar related with nanoscience and nanotechnology.
It will serve to develop the competences CB11, CB15 and CA05.
Number of hours: 2h/seminar, to a maximum of 30h
Completion period
This activity may be carried out in any year of the doctoral studies. These guidelines apply to all people enrolled: both part-time and full-time students. In the case of people enrolled part-time, the limitations of dates and time schedule will be taken into account.
Control procedure
All data of the seminars will be included in the PhD Student Activities Document. After validation by the tutor, this document will be referred to the CAD. It will not be necessary to certify the seminars attended, only the validation by the tutor.
OTA2: Mobility. Stays in Higher Education Institutions or Research Centres
Description
This activity is based on the convenience that the students of the doctoral programme can carry out stays in another university or research centre so that they can complement their research. The purpose of this activity is the exchange and acquisition of new knowledge in other higher education institutions or research centres or companies.
This activity is carried out in English and/or in the working language of the student's host institution. This training activity ensures that the PhD student acquires most of the basic competences (CB11, CB13, CB15, CB16) and in particular those related to teamwork CA04
Number of hours: 40h/week, to a maximum of 130h
Completion period
This activity can be carried out in any year of the doctoral programme. This recommendation applies to all people enrolled: both part-time and full-time students. In the case of part-time students, the limitations of dates and time schedule will be taken into account
Control procedure
The student must apply for a stay at a research centre and must be accepted by a group at that centre in order to carry out a research work complementary to that carried out at their home university. Finally, the student must provide a certificate from the director of the group certifying that they have completed and made the most of the stay.
These documents will be included in the PhD Student Activities Document. After validation by the tutor, this document will be referred to the CAD, which will include the data into the PhD student's activities record.
This activity is based on the convenience that the students of the doctoral programme can carry out stays in another university or research centre so that they can complement their research. The purpose of this activity is the exchange and acquisition of new knowledge in other higher education institutions or research centres or companies.
This activity is carried out in English and/or in the working language of the student's host institution. This training activity ensures that the PhD student acquires most of the basic competences (CB11, CB13, CB15, CB16) and in particular those related to teamwork CA04
Number of hours: 40h/week, to a maximum of 130h
Completion period
This activity can be carried out in any year of the doctoral programme. This recommendation applies to all people enrolled: both part-time and full-time students. In the case of part-time students, the limitations of dates and time schedule will be taken into account
Control procedure
The student must apply for a stay at a research centre and must be accepted by a group at that centre in order to carry out a research work complementary to that carried out at their home university. Finally, the student must provide a certificate from the director of the group certifying that they have completed and made the most of the stay.
These documents will be included in the PhD Student Activities Document. After validation by the tutor, this document will be referred to the CAD, which will include the data into the PhD student's activities record.
OTA3: Publication of a second scientific paper
Description
This activity will be recognised if the student publishes a second scientific paper in addition to the compulsory one (CTA1).
The PhD student will be able to publish their original research results in accordance with the standards of the scientific literature.
This activity is carried out in English.
It will allow the development of competences CA01, CA04, CA05, CB12.
Number of hours: 50 for a second published paper
Completion period
This activity can be carried out in any of the three years of the doctoral programme. This recommendation applies to all people enrolled: both part-time and full-time students. In the case of part-time students, the limitations of dates and time schedule shall be taken into account.
Control procedure
All data related to scientific papers will be included in the PhD Student Activities Document and proof of having been accepted in a specialised journal will be provided. After validation by the tutor, this document will be referred to the CAD.
This activity will be recognised if the student publishes a second scientific paper in addition to the compulsory one (CTA1).
The PhD student will be able to publish their original research results in accordance with the standards of the scientific literature.
This activity is carried out in English.
It will allow the development of competences CA01, CA04, CA05, CB12.
Number of hours: 50 for a second published paper
Completion period
This activity can be carried out in any of the three years of the doctoral programme. This recommendation applies to all people enrolled: both part-time and full-time students. In the case of part-time students, the limitations of dates and time schedule shall be taken into account.
Control procedure
All data related to scientific papers will be included in the PhD Student Activities Document and proof of having been accepted in a specialised journal will be provided. After validation by the tutor, this document will be referred to the CAD.
OTA4: Attendance to other specialised training courses: scientific schools
Description
Students can attend to other specialised training courses and scientific schools. Attendance at the National School of Molecular Materials (ENMM) is particularly recommended.
The "National School of Molecular Materials (ENMM)" has been organised biannually since 1992 and during this event the current state and future perspectives of the research carried out in Spain in the field of molecular materials, those made up of discrete molecules or polymers with physical or chemical properties of high technological interest, are analysed and debated. The most prestigious Spanish professors and researchers specialising in this field participate in this School. During the conference, we encourage scientific interactions and collaborations between the different research groups of Spanish universities and the Spanish National Research Council that are active in the field of molecular materials. The ENNM complements the training of future doctors and facilitates their incorporation into a scientific community that is particularly distinguished by its enormous multidisciplinarity.
This activity will also be recognised for attendance at other national or international schools similar to the ENMM, including a second attendance at the ESMolNa.
In this school doctoral students will be able to make oral presentations of the results achieved during their research activity and will be recognised as CTA3 or OTA6.
This activity is carried out in Spanish in the case of ENMM and other Spanish schools, or in English in the case of international schools or in other languages.
This activity will serve to develop competences CB11, CB14, CB15, CA05 and CA06.
Number of hours: 20 hours per course, maximum 40h
Completion period
It is advisable for this activity to be carried out from the second year of the doctoral student's studies onwards. This recommendation applies to all part-time and full-time registered staff. In the case of part-time enrolments, date and time schedule constraints will be taken into account.
Control procedure
A certificate of attendance at the school and, where appropriate, of presentation of an oral communication must be provided. After validation by the tutor, this document will be sent to the Doctoral Academic Committee, which will incorporate the data into the doctoral student's activity record.
Students can attend to other specialised training courses and scientific schools. Attendance at the National School of Molecular Materials (ENMM) is particularly recommended.
The "National School of Molecular Materials (ENMM)" has been organised biannually since 1992 and during this event the current state and future perspectives of the research carried out in Spain in the field of molecular materials, those made up of discrete molecules or polymers with physical or chemical properties of high technological interest, are analysed and debated. The most prestigious Spanish professors and researchers specialising in this field participate in this School. During the conference, we encourage scientific interactions and collaborations between the different research groups of Spanish universities and the Spanish National Research Council that are active in the field of molecular materials. The ENNM complements the training of future doctors and facilitates their incorporation into a scientific community that is particularly distinguished by its enormous multidisciplinarity.
This activity will also be recognised for attendance at other national or international schools similar to the ENMM, including a second attendance at the ESMolNa.
In this school doctoral students will be able to make oral presentations of the results achieved during their research activity and will be recognised as CTA3 or OTA6.
This activity is carried out in Spanish in the case of ENMM and other Spanish schools, or in English in the case of international schools or in other languages.
This activity will serve to develop competences CB11, CB14, CB15, CA05 and CA06.
Number of hours: 20 hours per course, maximum 40h
Completion period
It is advisable for this activity to be carried out from the second year of the doctoral student's studies onwards. This recommendation applies to all part-time and full-time registered staff. In the case of part-time enrolments, date and time schedule constraints will be taken into account.
Control procedure
A certificate of attendance at the school and, where appropriate, of presentation of an oral communication must be provided. After validation by the tutor, this document will be sent to the Doctoral Academic Committee, which will incorporate the data into the doctoral student's activity record.
OTA5: Attendance to conferences
Description
This activity will be recognised if the student attends at a national or international scientific conference. During these conferences, doctoral students may give oral presentations of the results achieved during their research activity, in which case they will be recognised as CTA3 or OTA6.
This activity is mostly carried out in English, in Spanish in the case of national conferences, or in other languages.
These activities will serve to develop competences CB11, CB14, CB15, CA05 and CA06.
Number of hours: 20h per conference, to a maximum of 60h.
Completion period
It is advisable for this activity to be carried out from the second year of the doctoral student's studies onwards. This recommendation applies to all part-time and full-time registered staff. In the case of part-time enrolments, date and time schedule constraints will be taken into account.
Control procedure
A certificate of attendance at the conference and, where appropriate, of presentation of an oral communication must be provided. After validation by the tutor, this document will be sent to the Doctoral Academic Committee and incorporate the data into the doctoral student's activity record.
This activity will be recognised if the student attends at a national or international scientific conference. During these conferences, doctoral students may give oral presentations of the results achieved during their research activity, in which case they will be recognised as CTA3 or OTA6.
This activity is mostly carried out in English, in Spanish in the case of national conferences, or in other languages.
These activities will serve to develop competences CB11, CB14, CB15, CA05 and CA06.
Number of hours: 20h per conference, to a maximum of 60h.
Completion period
It is advisable for this activity to be carried out from the second year of the doctoral student's studies onwards. This recommendation applies to all part-time and full-time registered staff. In the case of part-time enrolments, date and time schedule constraints will be taken into account.
Control procedure
A certificate of attendance at the conference and, where appropriate, of presentation of an oral communication must be provided. After validation by the tutor, this document will be sent to the Doctoral Academic Committee and incorporate the data into the doctoral student's activity record.
OTA6: Other presentations of papers at national or international scientific conferences
Description
This activity will be recognised in the event that the student makes more than the two compulsory presentations at conferences (CTA3).
The conferences should preferably be of high prestige in the doctoral student's field of research and of an international nature. At these conferences the student must present a scientific contribution in the form of an oral contribution or a poster.
This activity is conducted in English in most cases. It will serve to develop competences CB15 and CA06.
Number of hours: 20h per presentation, to a maximum of 40h
Completion period: It is advisable for this activity to be carried out from the second year of the doctoral student's studies onwards. This recommendation applies to all part-time and full-time registered staff. In the case of part-time enrolments, date and time schedule constraints will be taken into account.
Control procedure
All details of papers presented at scientific conferences will be included in the Activities Report of Doctoral Students. In particular, the title and date of the conference, the title and nature of the presentation (oral communication or poster), the abstract and the certificate of attendance must be included. After validation by the tutor, this document will be sent to the Doctoral Academic Committee, which will incorporate the data into the doctoral student's activity record.
This activity will be recognised in the event that the student makes more than the two compulsory presentations at conferences (CTA3).
The conferences should preferably be of high prestige in the doctoral student's field of research and of an international nature. At these conferences the student must present a scientific contribution in the form of an oral contribution or a poster.
This activity is conducted in English in most cases. It will serve to develop competences CB15 and CA06.
Number of hours: 20h per presentation, to a maximum of 40h
Completion period: It is advisable for this activity to be carried out from the second year of the doctoral student's studies onwards. This recommendation applies to all part-time and full-time registered staff. In the case of part-time enrolments, date and time schedule constraints will be taken into account.
Control procedure
All details of papers presented at scientific conferences will be included in the Activities Report of Doctoral Students. In particular, the title and date of the conference, the title and nature of the presentation (oral communication or poster), the abstract and the certificate of attendance must be included. After validation by the tutor, this document will be sent to the Doctoral Academic Committee, which will incorporate the data into the doctoral student's activity record.
Competences
Basic competences
CB11.Systematic understanding of a field of study and mastery of research skills and methods related to that field.
CB12: Ability to conceive, design or create, implement and adopt a substantial research or creative process.
CB13: Ability to contribute to the expansion of the frontiers of knowledge through original research.
CB14: Ability to carry out critical analysis, evaluation and synthesis of new and complex ideas.
CB15: Ability to communicate with the academic and scientific community and with society in general about their fields of knowledge in the modes and languages commonly used in their international scientific community.
CB16: Ability to promote, in academic and professional contexts, scientific, technological, social, artistic or cultural progress within a knowledge-based society.
CB12: Ability to conceive, design or create, implement and adopt a substantial research or creative process.
CB13: Ability to contribute to the expansion of the frontiers of knowledge through original research.
CB14: Ability to carry out critical analysis, evaluation and synthesis of new and complex ideas.
CB15: Ability to communicate with the academic and scientific community and with society in general about their fields of knowledge in the modes and languages commonly used in their international scientific community.
CB16: Ability to promote, in academic and professional contexts, scientific, technological, social, artistic or cultural progress within a knowledge-based society.
Personal capacities and skills
CA01: Dealing with contexts in which there is little specific information.
CA02: Find the key questions that need to be answered to solve a complex problem.
CA03: Design, create, develop and undertake novel and innovative projects in their field of knowledge.
CA04: Work both in a team and autonomously in an international or multidisciplinary context.
CA05: Integrate knowledge, deal with complexity and make judgements with limited information.
CA06: Intellectual critique and defence of solutions.
CA02: Find the key questions that need to be answered to solve a complex problem.
CA03: Design, create, develop and undertake novel and innovative projects in their field of knowledge.
CA04: Work both in a team and autonomously in an international or multidisciplinary context.
CA05: Integrate knowledge, deal with complexity and make judgements with limited information.
CA06: Intellectual critique and defence of solutions.