Internationalisation

Research in general practice has often been pursued in units with a relatively limited range of international contacts. With increased international contacts it is possible for doctoral students to acquire deeper knowledge and broader perspectives regarding their research field. The National Research School in General Practice will therefore encourage all doctoral students to plan, together with their supervisors, for international dimensions in their research training.

 During the time as a member of the research school, each doctoral student will be able to use up to SEK 30,000 for developing international collaboration. The funding can be obtained after a joint application by the PhD. student and the supervisor, with a plan for how the money is to be used. The internationalization grant can cover costs of living abroad but may not be used as salary. The grant can be combined with other travel grants. International activities that will be supported include staying at a foreign institution, participation in international courses and workshops, and presenting papers at international conferences. The doctoral student must present the knowledge and experience acquired from the international activities in the form of a short report which will be accessible on the website of the research school, and the doctoral student should give an account of his or her experiences in connection with the annual follow-up days.