Taking the next career step as a PhD student: 3 tips to guide you in this challenging process

Author: Tonke de Jong - contest winner

Published: 6 Apr ’21

Taking the next career step as a PhD student or researcher can be a real challenge. In this 5 minute vlog, Tonke shares three practical tips with you, that you can start implementing right away!

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