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Doctoral Colloquium in Public Policy
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:38:26
Abstract
In this colloquium, doctoral students present their research plan within the first year of their doctorate, which is reviewed by three professors affiliated with the ISTP and commented on by the peer students registered in the colloquium. We recommend attending the colloquium for two semesters and presenting the research plan in the second semester.
Objective
Doctoral Students obtain feedback on research ideas for the doctoral research plan and have the research plan approved by three faculty members, as required by ETH Zurich.
Content
Doctoral students (typically affiliated with the ISTP or groups of ISTP members) attend this colloquium for one to two semesters. During the first (voluntary) semester they present their preliminary research ideas. During the second (obligatory) semester, they present their research plan, which is reviewed by three professors affiliated with the ISTP. The research plan should not be longer than 20 pages (references excluded). The second semester will be credited with 1 ECTS. All students are supposed to read and comment on their peers’ research ideas and plans throughout both semesters. The results of the review are submitted to the doctoral committee of D-GESS or other ETH departments where ISTP-affiliated doctoral students intend to graduate.
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- DR
- Frequency
- Semesterly recurring
Examination
- Type
- ungraded semester performance
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| colloquium |
Doctoral Colloquium in Public Policy
Irregular series of presentations. The dates and place will be announced by the lecturers.
|
No time listed | 12 h semesterly |
Offered In
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Doctorate Humanities, Social and Political Sciences (More Information at: )