Registration
As of 20 January 2023, all new PhD students have to register through the Amsterdam UMC Doctoral School's centralized registration system. This system now covers the registration for the Amsterdam UMC Doctoral School, Cancer Center Amsterdam, the Oncology Graduate School, and the ASAP (Association of Amsterdam UMC PhD Candidates). Thanks to this central registration, a further digitization step has been made, with which the Doctoral School can serve the PhD candidates and their PhD team even better.
Amsterdam UMC Doctoral School
Since mid April 2021, a joint Doctoral School for all Amsterdam UMC PhD candidates is a fact. The Amsterdam UMC Doctoral School wants to be a central and accessible place where you and your supervisor can go to for practical information about the PhD trajectory and a range of courses, but also for independent advice or support when you are experiencing any setbacks. The Amsterdam UMC Doctoral School will harmonize the services for PhD candidates from location AMC and VUmc. Nevertheless, differences in the PhD trajectories will continue to exist due to the different PhD regulations of the two Amsterdam universities VU University and the UvA.
The Amsterdam UMC Doctoral School website provides clear information on the different phases during your PhD trajectory at the VU University or the UvA: 1) Starting your PhD 2) During your PhD 3) PhD graduation. The Doctoral School is the starting point for the AMC PhD student.
OOA Training Plan
At the start of your PhD project you draw up your individual PhD plan which includes the OOA Training Plan (chapter 8). You can find the instructions and more information about the OOA Training Plan on the OOA website.
Regardless the start date of your PhD project and the University where your will defend your thesis, the OOA Training Plan regulations applies (the 'old' CCA regulations do not apply anymore). If you like to review your current plan or have some questions about your plan? Please email to OOA-tp@amsterdamumc.nl.
Amsterdam Student Association of PhD’s (ASAP)
The former student associations APROVE and ProVUmc have merged into the new and improved ASAP (Amsterdam Student Association of PhD’s).
ASAP is the association for Amsterdam UMC PhD candidates. ASAP organizes a variety of events throughout the year, where you can learn, develop skills, have fun and meet fellow PhD candidates. Your Doctoral School registration automatically registers you with ASAP.
VU doctoral regulations
The VU Doctorate regulations describe the requirements to conduct your PhD research and obtain the VU doctor degree.
UvA Doctoral regulations
The UvA Doctorate regulations describe the requirements to conduct your PhD research and obtain the UvA doctor degree.
Drop in consultation moment
Do you have questions about your training plan or portfolio and need assistance? Every first and last Thursday of the month, between 10:00 and 11:00, there is an opportunity to walk or call in to ask your questions.
This drop-in consultation hour is for OOA PhD candidates and supervisors with questions about the training plans and portfolios. If you have questions about the general registration process or the Hora Finita PhD registration system, please first check the starter package, the Hora Finita manuals (scrol down to the HF tile), and the FAQs on the OOA website. If your question is not answered there, feel free to join the drop-in consultation hour!