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ShortcutsGeneral informationHours for undergraduate coursesThesis supervision and examinationCourse developmentCourses on teaching in higher educationSpecial assignments at the DepartmentSpecial assignments within the Faculty of Social SciencesOther positions of trustGeneral informationIn addition to working on their thesis, doctoral students can participate in departmental, faculty and/or univers
Internal department guidelines for a monograph licentiate thesis A licentiate thesis is normally a unified, cohesive single-author text, divided into chapters and addressing a single theme. The thesis should not exceed 150 pages (60 000 words) in length. A licentiate thesis written in a language other than English is to include a summary in English. Internal department guidelines for a compilation
https://www.svet.lu.se/en/internal/research-and-education/doctoral-studies/guidelines-licentiate-degrees - 2025-12-11
On this page, you will find information about what to do when travelling for work, how to fill in a travel expense report or request reimbursement, and the rules that apply to entertainment. Booking a tripIf you will be travelling for work, or want to book a trip for a visitor coming here, you must use the procured services of the travel agency. You will then receive an invoice for the trip, to be
https://www.svet.lu.se/en/internal/support-tools/travel-reimbursement-and-entertainment - 2025-12-11
The internal examination committee is comprised of two PhDs from the department, among which one should be a professor (the convenor) and the second an associate profrssor. The two internal examiners should also have participated in the dissertation draft seminar.The director of doctoral studies appoints the members of the internal examination committee ahead of the manuscript conference, after co
At the dissertation manuscript conference, a more or less final thesis manuscript is discussed. If it is a monograph thesis, all chapters should be included and be sufficiently complete to give a clear idea of what the final product will look like. A compilation thesis should contain all articles (even if they have not yet been accepted for publication) and an introductory essay (”kappa”). The mai
Both doctoral students and supervisors must turn to the faculty pages for detailed and updated information on the final phase of the dissertation process, including a helpful checklist. Also, check chapter 10 of the faculty regulations of the doctoral program. Defence of doctoral thesis | Internal Faculty of Social SciencesChecklist-before-and-after-public-defense (pdf, new window)Regulations for
Although the programme syllabus outlines the framework and content of the third-cycle programme, it is not clear how they interact with the rights, obligations and expectations associated with being a Lund University employee, which you can read more about here. A government employmentA doctoral studentship is a government employment that provides a number of social benefits, including paid parent
An evolving department – for gender equality, equal opportunities, and Diversity Work on gender equality, equal opportunities, and diversity is an ongoing process. It requires continuous reflection on how our environment functions for different individuals – both employees and students – and openness to change. When more perspectives are included, our work becomes more engaging, relevant, and sust
In Lupin/Proceedo you can approve your invoices, make purchases and confirm that you have received any placed orders. Invoice managementAll invoices are electronically processed in Lupin/Proceedo. You are responsible for making sure that your invoices are paid – to check, log in to Lupin/Proceedo with your LUCAT ID.Log in to LUPINPlace orders and confirm deliveryOrders for products, such as books,
https://www.svet.lu.se/en/internal/support-tools/ordering-and-invoicing - 2025-12-11
January – April 2026 Course convenorsProfessor Jens BartelsonAssociate Professor Agustín GoenagaInstructorsProfessor Jens BartelsonAssociate Professor Agustín GoenagaSenior Lecturer Mats FredAssociate Professor Martin HallProfessor Catarina KinnvallAssociate Professor Moira NelsonCourse aimsThis course aims to provide doctoral students with knowledge of the basic concepts and theories of political
https://www.svet.lu.se/en/internal/phd-course-political-science-research-problems-and-perspectives - 2025-12-11
Who is your target audience, what’s your message, how do you get it across and what should it look like? On this page you will find useful information when it comes to communication, our web pages and Lund University's guidelines and graphic profile. LUCRIS will help you reach out with your researchEdit your personal webpageNews and News templateWhat we will publish on our websitesLund University’
https://www.svet.lu.se/en/internal/support-and-tools/communication-support - 2025-12-11
On these pages, you will find information about: Terms of service and remuneration rules at the Department of Political Science; Decision on course literature; Retendo - workforce planning; and a template for your course report after finishing the course. Terms of service and remuneration rules at the Department of Political ScienceWe have produced a document compiling the remuneration rules that
https://www.svet.lu.se/en/internal/research-education-external-engagement/education - 2025-12-11
Lund University does not accept victimisation or harassment. As an employee, if you feel that you have been the victim of abuse or harassment in the workplace, or if you witness what you perceive to be abusive behaviour in the workplace, you may find information here that will help you. How to report victimisation and harassmentAs an employee, if you feel you have been, or have witnessed someone e
https://www.svet.lu.se/en/internal/organisation-and-governance/victimisation-and-harassment - 2025-12-11
On these pages you will find information about applying for research funding, responsibilities as project manager, ethical review, employment of a project doctoral student, implementation of a research project, your project finances, contractual issues and archiving of your research. Responsibilities of project managersThe project manager is responsible for the project's budget and financial follo
https://www.svet.lu.se/en/internal/support-tools/project-administration-and-finances - 2025-12-11
When applying for funding for research projects, there are some things to consider when it comes to estimating project costs. The type of estimation differs depending on whether the project is intended to run over one or several years. Research funding and project managementThe vast majority of Swedish researchers apply for funding for their research projects and spend time managing and reporting
Contact details for administrative and technical support On this page, you will find information about who is responsible for what, in which area, and whom to contact. Here, you will also find links to pages about the topics or directly to system logins. If you still can't find what you're looking for, please ask anyone of us in the administration and we will assist you further! Booking of premise
https://www.svet.lu.se/en/internal/support-tools - 2025-12-11
Are you a project manager and want to recruit a project doctoral student? Read the guidelines adopted by the department’s team of supervisors below. The purpose of this policy is to provide equal conditions and requirements for both those doctoral students funded by the faculty as well as those funded by external means. The policy is directed towards those externally funded (henceforth referred to
ShortcutsSupervisionIndividual appraisal talks for doctoral studentsRepresentationHealth and safety representatives and committeesCommittees on gender equality, equal opportunities and diversityHealth and securityLund University's doctoral student ombudsman (DOMB)Career developmentSupervisionSupervision comprises support with orientation and content of coursework and thesis work throughout the doc
https://www.svet.lu.se/en/internal/research-education-external-engagement/doctoral-studies-introduction/support - 2025-12-11
Teaching at the undergraduate level as a doctoral student is both fun and good for one’s CV. It is primarily the department's employed teachers who teach, but it is not uncommon for needs to arise that doctoral students fill. Doctoral students are then part of teaching teams and should not have formal course responsibility themselves. Teaching may be included in the departmental duties, which may
https://www.svet.lu.se/en/internal/research-education-external-engagement/doctoral-studies-introduction/teaching - 2025-12-11
On this page you find information about the following financial topics for doctoral students: ‘backpack money’; travel; books, material & equipment; applying for additional funding; invoices; and bank information. Information about being employed as a doctoral student, salary and salary increase, etc., can be found by following the link in the right-hand margin. ‘Backpack money’Each doctoral stude
https://www.svet.lu.se/en/internal/research-education-external-engagement/doctoral-studies-introduction/funding - 2025-12-11
