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RESEARCH EDUCATION OUTCOME AND CAPABILITIES

RESEARCH EDUCATION OUTCOME AND CAPABILITIES. Results of groupwork , point 5 on the agenda. Capabilities of a PhD Graduate (gr 1). To attract competitive research funding Ability to supervise research project (PI) Ability to publish in peer reviewed journals

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RESEARCH EDUCATION OUTCOME AND CAPABILITIES

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  1. RESEARCH EDUCATIONOUTCOME AND CAPABILITIES Results of groupwork, point 5 on the agenda

  2. Capabilities of a PhD Graduate (gr 1) • To attract competitive research funding • Ability to supervise research project (PI) • Ability to publish in peer reviewed journals • Make positive impact in his/her profession • Ability to accomplish study on time

  3. Characteristics of High Quality PhD (gr 1) • Significant contribution to existing body of knowledge • Contribution to solving existing problem in the society • Rigorous peer review throughout the process • No negative impact to the society

  4. Outcome of a PhD degree for the student (Group 2) • Academic qualifications of the highest degree • Eligibility for supervision of higher degrees • Research expertise • Enhanced in confidence in teaching and supervision of students • It is a criteria for promotion to become a professor except for Medical doctors (can be promoted after super specialization and experience)

  5. What can they do (gr 2) • Teaching • Research • Supervise students/ • Manage projects • Consultancy • Lead institutions/colleges/departments

  6. Characteristics of high quality PhD project (gr 2) • It should address a clear research question(s) • The objectives should be SMART • Specific • Measurable • Attainable • Relevant • Time bound • It should be of high public/scientific interest

  7. Quality of PhD (gr 2) • Qn1 • Not necessarily • Disagree • Qn2..Agree.... How?.......... • Qn3...Project should be SMART • Qn4.. • Supervisor and student have good skills and working relationship ...working towards a common goal • Not necessary....both student and supervisor are required

  8. Outcome of a PhD degree for the student (gr 3) • To be able to initiate & conduct independent high quality research • To be able to teach/supervise/synthesize/disseminate research findings (future students) • To enhance ones career in a particular field

  9. Important characteristics of a high quality PhD project (gr 3) • Contribution of new knowledge to fill the research gap • Must be feasible (implementation, content & duration) • Must have enough funding

  10. Outcome of PhD degree (gr 4) • Ability to develop and conduct research • Ability to mentor others • Foster independent thinking, confidence and creativity • Knowledgeable and competent in the field • Research work should provide answer to specific country need • Contribute to science, policy and practice

  11. Characteristics of a high quality PhD project (gr 4) • There should be an innovation in it (a model, idea, an intervention, program) • Have a clear contribution to science (publications, formula, product) • Have clear contribution to community through policy, program, practice, development, review, or policy change • Lead to further research and attract more funds

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