Networking and support service
Participating in networking opportunities and seminars during your studies is valuable. Making contact with other PhD students can be of great benefit. On this page you can read more about student unions and other forms of support available during your PhD studies. You will also find information about conflicts with supervisors and what to do if your studies do not go as planned.
Disability support services
If you have a long-term disability, you can receive study support during your doctoral education. The support is only available for credit-bearing courses during your doctoral education, and it consists of exam support and note-taking support. Please note that you need to apply for support.
Conflicts with your supervisor
During PhD studies, differences of opinion can arise between supervisors and doctoral students. They can sometimes develop into conflicts which, in the worst cases, become aggravated and have negative consequences on the doctoral student, the supervisor and the project. It is therefore important to work preventively so that conflicts can be avoided. If a conflict nevertheless arises, it is essential for both the doctoral student and the supervisor to be familiar with the necessary resources and procedures.
The Faculty of Medicine has established an action plan to prevent and manage conflicts between supervisors and doctoral students. The purpose of the action plan is to support the prevention of conflicts and managing a conflict if it arises.
Action plan to prevent and manage conflicts (pdf 420,9 kB, new tab)
How to take a break or discontinue your studies
Are you considering taking a break or are you thinking about discontinuing your doctoral studies? Read more about how this works and find contact information for your department.
If you want to take a break or discontinue your studies
Research support
Under this website's Research tab, a wide range of support and services that can facilitate your research is presented. You are also welcome to ask specific questions or book an individual meeting with the faculty library.
Career
The Career Centre at the Faculty of Medicine offers various activities and support to PhD students. The purpose is to increase your knowledge and help you making wise decisions about your path forward after your studies.
Medical Doctoral Student Council
The Medical Doctoral Student Council (MDR) represents all PhD students at the Faculty of Medicine. MDR representatives participate in decision-making processes that affect doctoral education. If problems arise, the council can provide PhD students at the faculty with advice and support.
The Medical Doctoral Student Council
Doctoral student ombudsman, student unions and associations
Lund's Doctoral Student Union (LDK) provides advice, information and support throughout your time as a doctoral student.
If you have a problem or issue as a doctoral student, you can also contact an impartial doctoral student representative, the Doctoral Student Ombudsman, for advice. In Swedish, this role is called 'Doktorandsombudsmannen', or 'DOMB' for short.
Email: domb [at] ldk [dot] lu [dot] se (domb[at]ldk[dot]lu[dot]se)
More info about Doktorandsombudsmannen (DOMB) at the Lund Doctoral Student Union website
SULF, the Swedish Association of University Teachers, is a national trade union promoting improved conditions for doctoral students at Swedish universities.
This handbook from Sweden’s United Student Unions (SFS) is a guide for those who are pursuing a doctoral degree (PhD), in Sweden. As well as for those who are considering such a degree.
Contact us regarding your PhD studies
The PhD Studies Office
Get advice from the Occupational Health Service
As a PhD student, you can turn to the Occupational Health Service in matters relating to the work environment, work-related illness and rehabilitation. Read more about the Occupational Health Service and how to contact them on the Staff Pages.