Doctoral Program in
Interdisciplinary Gender Studies

Training activities

Research Seminars on Interdisciplinary Gender Studies
  • Number of hours: 40
  • Description: This is a compulsory activity for all students, developed jointly by all research lines. In this activity, the doctoral student must prepare and present the progress of their research annually, focusing on its conceptual and methodological framework. This activity will provide a means of working directly on their research project, as well as a means of understanding the methodological and theoretical tools necessary for their training. They must demonstrate their skills in selecting, collecting, and understanding the bibliography necessary for the development of their research, as well as demonstrating their skills in approaching original research. All universities have the necessary means and online resources to allow participation in distance learning seminars. Timeline: Full-time students will carry out this activity from the first year of their studies and in subsequent years (40 hours/year). Part-time students will carry out this training activity biannually. Participating universities and centers will enable and activate the possibility for program students to participate in these seminars through regular online contacts, through teaching platforms, forums, etc. Related competencies: CB11, CB14, CB15, CA02, CA05, CA06.
  • Control procedure: The doctoral student's supervisor/tutor will include all data on attendance at seminars in the doctoral student's Activity Document. This document will be sent to the Academic Committee, which will incorporate the data into the doctoral student's activity log. The evaluation of this training activity will be integrated into the annual evaluation of each student's Activity Document. The final grade for this activity will be a weighted average of each of the annual seminars. In its annual report, the Academic Committee will assess whether the doctoral student has completed the required activities, especially in relation to the definition of the Research Plan.
  • Mobility actions: Their implementation contemplates the availability of the usual mobility procedures:

Attendance and presentation of papers at national or international scientific conferences
  • Number of hours: 40
  • Description: This activity is mandatory for all students. The objective is to promote the improvement in the knowledge and application of specific procedures, the complementation of theoretical and instrumental training and the introduction of students to the main methodological and theoretical debates of
    the discipline and specialized research area. This activity is carried out at the initiative of each line of research, although the doctoral student may participate in activities promoted by other lines in addition to those proposed by the line in which they are enrolled. It may also include attending specialized courses organized by research groups and centers outside the doctoral program. Timeline: Full-time or part-time doctoral students must participate in at least two national or international scientific conferences throughout their training period, at which they will present a scientific contribution in the form of an oral communication or poster. Related competencies: CB15, CA05, CA06
  • Adaptation Procedure: The doctoral student's supervisor/tutor will include in the doctoral student's Activity Document all information on papers presented at scientific conferences. Specifically, the title and date of the conference, the title and nature of the presentation (oral presentation or poster), and the summary and certificate of attendance will be indicated. This document will be sent to the Academic Committee, which will incorporate the information into the doctoral student's activity record. Activity Evaluation: The tutor will submit a report to the Academic Committee detailing the degree to which the doctoral student has achieved the competencies appropriate for the activity. The Academic Committee will evaluate the documentation included in the evaluation of each student's Activity Document and the tutor's report.
  • Mobility actions: Their implementation includes the availability of the usual mobility procedures:

Preparation of papers for publication in scientific journals
  • Number of hours: 200 hours
  • Description: This is a mandatory activity for all students. Full-time students must complete this activity between the second and third years of their training, and part-time students must complete this activity between the third and fourth years. All students must produce at least one publishable work in scientific journals throughout their entire training period. PhD candidates must actively participate in writing articles that compile the results of their research for publication in scientific journals. A basic part of their training is acquiring skills such as effective literature review and search for pre-existing scientific information, the ability to summarize when presenting results, and reading and writing in English. They must also learn the entire process involved in producing a scientific publication, contact with editors, reviewers, and proofreading. Related skills: CB12, CB14, CB15, CA04, CA05, CA06
  • Review Procedure: The PhD Supervisor/Advisor will include in the PhD candidate's Activity Document all works published in scientific journals, or publication submissions, in which the PhD candidate has contributed in any way. The degree to which the student has been involved in the preparation and writing of the manuscript will be briefly indicated. This document will be sent to the Academic Committee, which will incorporate the data into the PhD candidate's activity record. This activity will be assessed based on the quality of the submitted works according to internationally recognized scientific standards.

Research stays in national or foreign centers
  • Number of hours: 350
  • Description: Optional activity
    Although highly recommended, the mobility requirements of this activity make it optional for both part-time and full-time students. These stays, with a total duration of between 8 and 12 weeks, will primarily serve as a means for the doctoral candidate to conduct part of their research. However, they are also considered a fundamental component of their training, as they provide exposure to other educational and research systems, access to seminars and courses offered at other universities, improve their knowledge of a second language, and build their own network of contacts. These stays are a requirement for obtaining the international doctoral degree, which will be encouraged for all students in the program. The number of hours indicated refers to the time the student is expected to dedicate to training activities: learning new techniques, attending courses and seminars, etc. It is understood that most part-time students will find it more difficult to complete these stays, so in these cases, shorter stays or splitting the stay into several periods will be encouraged. Related competencies: CB13, CA04
  • Monitoring Procedure: Prior to the stay, the Academic Committee will be informed of the details of the stay and will authorize it. During their stay, the student will be supervised by a professor or researcher from the host institution, who will prepare a final report on the work carried out during the stay and the student's performance. This report will reflect not only the research activities but also any other training activities carried out during the stay (attending or teaching seminars, attending specialized courses, etc.), as well as the training received by the student in specific techniques. It must be endorsed by the director of that institution or center. The Director/Tutor will include this report in the doctoral student's Activity Document, along with a personal assessment of the results of the stay. All relevant documentation will be sent to the Academic Committee, which will incorporate the data into the doctoral student's activity log. The Academic Committee will include an assessment of this activity in its annual report.
  • Mobility actions: Their implementation includes the availability of the usual mobility procedures: