BSM PhD Program
Thesis Proposal
Life Science Zurich Graduate School
Biomolecular Structure and Mechanism PhD Program
Thesis Proposal
Working title of PhD dissertation:
Name of student:
Contact information:
Supervisor and host institute:
Names and members of the doctoral thesis committee:
Start date:
Planned end date:
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BSM PhD Program
Thesis Proposal
Introduction
Approx. 2 pages words, suitable for general biologists
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Thesis Proposal
Aims
½ page description of the main Scientific Questions, Hypotheses and Goals of the PhD dissertation
Experimental approach
Brief description (1/2 page) of the main experimental methods and approaches for the chosen
research project.
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BSM PhD Program
Thesis Proposal
Results
Report on the research results obtained until the submission of the research proposal (max. 2 pages).
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Thesis Proposal
Timeline
Schematic timeline to indicate the schedule and major milestones of the proposed PhD project
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Thesis Proposal
References
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BSM PhD Program
Thesis Proposal
Teaching responsibilities
Brief outline of the planned teaching activities and responsibilities
Courses
Brief outline of the courses already taken or intended to be take towards the 12 credit points required
for graduation.
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