Introduction course for new doctoral students – Expectations, support and opportunities
All students admitted to doctoral education at Karolinska Institutet (KI) have to participate in this compulsory introduction course as soon as possible but the latest within the first year.
Intended learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course the doctoral students should be able to:
- Demonstrate awareness of the expectations, responsibilities, and opportunities within the doctoral education, and actively apply the general syllabus, individual study plan, and available KI resources to support their progress
- Document and handle their research data in a correct way
- Apply General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) principles and rights related to the processing of personal data
- Use sources appropriately and effectively while avoiding plagiarism, including unintentional misuse
- Reflect on how doctoral education, research, and personal engagement can contribute to a sustainable society locally and globally
- Explain the role of Agenda 2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in driving sustainable development, and identify relevant frameworks and actions supporting this work
- Describe core pedagogical principles and how to support student learning in various teaching contexts
The two parts of the introduction course
The introduction course consists of two blocks: 1. six web modules in Canvas and 2. a half-day seminar
Web modules
When registered for a seminar, see below, you will receive a link to the web modules. You do not have to take all modules at the same time, but reserve in total approximately 3 days .
The different web modules are:
- Important to Know about Doctoral Introduction at KI
- Research Documentation and Handling of Research Data
- Using Sources Effectively and Avoiding Plagiarism
- Getting Started with the SDGs at KI
- GDPR
- Teaching and learning in higher education
In order to pass the course, all Canvas modules including the online quizzes have to be completed and passed the online quizzes.
The web modules must be finished before attendance of the half-day seminar.
How to register to the course?
Register for a seminar as soon as possible but plan it so that you have time to finish all the web modules before the seminar. You will get a link to the web course and other information after registration.
You must have attended the half-day seminar within the first year after the start of your doctoral studies. Please note that the registration is binding.
If you are unable to attend the seminar on your registered day, you must notify the course administrator nora.espahbodi@ki.se to cancel.
Completing the introduction course (passing the web-courses and full participation in the half-day seminar) will be registered in the study administrative system LADOK.
Seminars during- Spring 2026
Please register to one of the occasions below by using the registration link. The last day for registration is one week before the half-day seminar. If there is no link, the seminar is not open for registration.
- 2026-01-28 at 9:00-12:30 via Zoom, For late registration please contact nora.espahbodi@ki.se .
- 2026-03-04 at 9:00-12:30 Venue: Campus Flemingsberg, Please register here .
- 2026-04-22 at 9:00-12:30 via Zoom, Please register here.
- 2026-05-27 at 9:00-12:30 Venue: Campus Solna, Please register here.
Course syllabus
Link to the course syllabus
Schedule for the seminar
The seminars are held either via Zoom or on campus, as indicated above.
You must register for the seminar on one of the scheduled dates. Please choose one date and attend the seminar on that date only. Since the content is the same on all dates, attendance at one seminar is sufficient.
Contact
For more information and late registration, please contact:
Course administrator: Nora Espahbodi
Course leader: Tülay Lindberg