Why doing a PhD?


“Having a PhD degree is first of all an evidence of scientific knowledge depth. The industry needs that knowledge.  With a PhD degree you also show that you can work independently and that you can manage such a long-term project.”

Ruth van de Moesdijk, Executive Officer at Corus RD&T

 

You are keen to know how things work. You like to learn and find out what lies behind things in life and you always want to look beyond the boundary of what is known. If you recognize yourself in this description, you have the potential to become a researcher. But why not go directly into research for industry? Quite simply, because there is still a lot to learn! Taking a PhD is a considerable investment in your career! It is not only a challenging job from a scientific perspective, but it is also a fantastic learning opportunity that will open many doors for you in the future!

As a PhD researcher at M2i, you will have the opportunity to experience both the academic world and the world of industry. During your four-year PhD period you will also have the opportunity to attend international conferences, participate in valuable training courses and build up a valuable (international) network.