In the mid-January progress updates of the second-year, students should include the expected (preliminary) information on the research master thesis (the topic, potential coach, expected graduation month). ERIM offers its students an additional means of support in finding a thesis coach. If you want to approach a potential thesis coach, ERIM will sponsor a lunch at Siena restaurant (H-building, ground floor) for both of you to discuss possible supervision.
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Special Research Assistantships for Second-Year students
To support the research master students in their second year, ERIM offers a limited number of personal research assistantships (PRAs). These PRA positions are available on a competitive basis and are open to ERIM students who: 1. Achieved excellent results in their first year of the ERIM Master of Philosophy in Business research programme; and 2. Intend to continue with a PhD track. To apply for a PRA the following documents are required: – A recommendation letter from the ERIM member you will be doing the assistantship with – A description of the research activities that the student will be involved in (and his or her tasks) – A motivation letter from the student, including his or her future plans The complete file should be sent to the ERIM Doctoral Programme Manager. A decision will normally be made within two weeks. PRAs are not intended for teaching activities and are available for a maximum of ten months and a maximum of two days per week. It is understood that the effective working load will be 50% of the nominal load (to ensure that sufficient time remains available to complete the research master programme). It is expected that the students actively search for a PRA matching with faculty members themselves. However, if you need help or advice with matching, you can contact your Track Coordinator or the ERIM Doctoral Office.
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ERIM Master of Philosophy in Business Research - Study Guide 2013-2014