PhD studies at INES
A part of the CGB post-graduate programme
The post-graduate studies at the Department of Physical Geography and Ecosystem Science (INES) and at the Department of Geology together form the post-graduate programme at the Centre for Geobiosphere Sciences (CGB). Studies follow one of four main subjects: Physical Geography and Ecosystem Science, Geographical Information Science, Lithosphere and Paleobiosphere Sciences and Quaternary Sciences.
General information
The faculty website contains a lot of information about all steps from admission as a post-graduate student to examination:
- For current doctoral students
- Study plan for the post-graduate programme at CGB, 2014-2020
- Study plan for the post-graduate programme at CGB with specialisation in Physical Geography and Ecosystem Science, 2021- (In Swedish)
- Study plan for the post-graduate programme at CGB with specialisation in Geographical Information Science, 2021- (In Swedish)
- Study plan for the post-graduate programme at CGB with specialisation in Physical Geography and Ecosystem Science, 2021- (In English)
- Study plan for the post-graduate programme at CGB with specialisation in Geographical Information Science, 2021- (In English)
- Link to the form for filling in your individual study plan
INES-specific information
The way of implementation of faculty rules and regulations varies between departments. Below are some links with specific information for INES PhD students, supervisors and department representatives (IR:s):
- PhD guide to administrative work and support (pdf)
- Create your first individual study plan (ISP) – Short list
- Guidelines for the yearly ISP update and department representative talks
- Problem analysis and 1st year seminar
- Midway seminar
- Registration of course credits
- Prolongation due to teaching, departmental work and student representation
- Doctoral student allowance
- Help on filling in the last part of the ISP
- Introduction of new PhD students - a basis for discussions
Resources for PhD students
- Funding opportunities for conferences, courses, etc: Science faculty
- Funding opportunities for conferences, courses, etc: Royal Physiographic Society
- Hints on layout and style of the thesis
- Statistical support
- Support for writing
- Occupational Health Services