Research Skills training program at the Doctoral School

Ph.D. programs at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid under RD 99/2011 Regulations for Doctoral Studies in Spain consider the completion of cross-curricular credits. UC3M's Doctoral School offers a semester program to obtain said credits.

• The format (in-person or virtual) is indicated next to the title of each activity on the Course Information section below.
• Schedules according to Spain Peninsular Time (CET).
• Minimum attendance requirement to obtain credits: 75%. See course descriptions for further details.
• Required level for English courses: B2/C1. Admission in these courses is subject to validation from the teachers.
• Fees: 45,02 € per credit, unless otherwise stated or scholarship discount.

Registration

Registration form
 

Application deadline:

Before October 10, 2024 for starting activities on October, Noverber and December

Application period for the rest of the courses December 10 

Doubts and iInquiries: gestiondoctorado@uc3m.es

Assessment

Assessment from students of former editions is available at Research Skills Training. Students' assessment.

First Semester | Course 2024-2025

Calendar

Course details

Academic Writing in English | In-person
2 credits
Language: English
Lecturer: Eoin Higgins
Duration: 16 hours
Sessions: 22, 24, 29, 31 October; 5, 7, 12, 14 November 2024 | 17:30-19:30 h.
Classroom: 18.0.A04, Edf. Carmen Martín Gaite (GetafeCampus )
10 places
Programa

Presentaciones eficaces | Online
2 credits
Language:Spanish
Lecturer: Mercedes Cavanillas
Duration: 20 horas
Sessions: 7, 13, 15 y 21 November 2024 | 9:00-14:00 h.
Classroom: 18.1.A10, Edf. Carmen Martín Gaite (Getafe Campus)
20 places
Programa

Trabajo en equipo, colaboración eficaz y gestión del conflicto | Online
1 credits
Language: Spanish
Lecturer: Mercedes Cavanillas
Duration: 10 horas (9 horas de sesión virtual y 1 hora de trabajo offline)
Sessions:24, 31 October y 5 November 2024 | 10:30-13:30 h.
Online Classroom: Platform Class Collaborate
20 places
Programa

Dissertation Writing Skills in English | In-person
2 credits
Language: English
Lecturer: Eoin Higgins
Duration: 16 horas
Sessions: 19, 21, 26, 28 November; 3, 5, 10, 12 December 2024 | 17:30-19:30 h.
Classroom: 18.0.A06, Edf. Carmen Martín Gaite (Getafe Campus)
10 places
Programa

Seminario El Almendro 2024 | In-person/Online
1 credits
Language: English
Coordinator: Javier Rodríguez
Duration: 5 horas
Sessions: 20 December 2024 | Schedule: TBA
Venue: TBA
No place limit
Free registration
Programa

Autogestión emocional eficaz | Online
2 credits
Language: Spanish
Lecturer: Mercedes Cavanillas
Duration: 20 horas (15h online tele-presencial y 5h de trabajo offline)
Sessions:9, 13, 15, 17, 20 enero 2025 | 9:30-12:30 h.
Online classroom: Plataforma Class Collaborate
20 places
Programa

Enjoy the Ride: Writing, Mindset and Project Management Skills for Doctoral Students | In-person and online
2 credits
Language: English
Lecturer: Nadia Hakim
Duration: 14,5 horas (13 h clases regulares + 1h 30m tutoría)
Sessions: 7, 14, 21, 28 febrero 2025 (10:30-13:45 h.); 7 de marzo 2027 (12:30-14:00 h.)
In person Classroom: 18.0.A11, Edf. Carmen Martín Gaite (Campus de Getafe)
Virtual Class: Zoom
20 places
Programa

Create- Protect- Innovate: Bringing Ideas to Market | Online

Part1 Entry level
Language: English
Taught by: European Patent Office
Duration; 75 h (EPO recommended to grant 3 ECTS)
Sessions: self pace
EPO certificate
Programa

Part2 Advanced Level
Language: English
Taugt by: European Patent Office
Duration: 75 h (EPO recommended to grant 3 ECTS)
Sessions: self pace
EPO certificate
Programa