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Doctoral School in Humanities and Social Sciences

The Doctoral School in Humanities and Social Sciences (DSHSS) assists doctoral candidates to perform cutting-edge research in humanities and social sciences by:

– providing them with a comprehensive and individually targeted training programme in disciplinary, interdisciplinary and transferable skills, to enable them to meet their individual research goals;

– connecting them with each other and with expert research and teaching staff across the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences and further afield, thereby building supportive research networks that will last a lifetime;

– engaging them in activities that will enable them to take full benefit from the collaborative, interdisciplinary and multicultural research culture of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences;

– supporting their international mobility through travel funding for conferences and summer schools and research grants for fieldwork;

– fostering their professional development through advice and opportunities that will enable them to refine their career goals and improve their employability both within and outside academia.

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Start your PhD with us 

As a PhD student at Research Luxembourg, you will contribute to our dynamic and successful research.

One of the main advantages of choosing to do your PhD with Research Luxembourg is the access you will have to a wide range of well-equipped laboratories and facilities available at the University of Luxembourg, LISER, LIH and LIST.

There is also a vibrant academic support network with regular seminars, research group meetings and informal get-togethers, giving you plenty of opportunities to discuss your research interests with your supervisors, peers and other researchers and academic staff.

Fundings for PhD candidates

Several fundings from the Luxembourg National Research Fund (FNR) are available for PhD candidates (with Masters).

The main instrument for PhD candidates is the AFR Individual Grant. The AFR PhD grant scheme is divided into two sub-categories:

• AFR PhD in Luxembourg (AFR Incoming): Candidates from any nationality may apply for a doctoral position in an eligible Luxembourg host institution. Candidates will have to spend >50% in Luxembourg under an employment contract with the host institution;
• AFR PhD abroad (AFR Outgoing): Luxembourg nationals, or residents in Luxembourg for more than 5 consecutive years, may apply for a doctoral position in a public higher education institution abroad. The rule for this type of AFR grants is an employment contract with the institution abroad, but in exceptional cases, grants without a work contract can be awarded.

In 2022, 5 MEUR will be committed to support this funding scheme.

Results 2022 AFR Individual Call: 26 of 87 PhD projects funded [+5 on reserve list], 5 MEUR committed. Overview in our video, full list on https://t.co/Cwc9d6QG6O @uni_lu @LISERinLUX @LNS_Lux @naturmusee @SnT_uni_lu pic.twitter.com/O2o5lucjtj — Luxembourg National Research Fund (FNR) (@FnrLux) July 29, 2022

Useful and practical information on AFR grants

• The contribution to the annual salary costs of a PhD candidate amounts 44.322 € / year  (salary index as of Oct 2021; in case the official Luxembourg salary index changes, the above-mentioned FNR contribution will be adapted automatically by the FNR). A topping-up by the employer is possible up to a maximum gross salary of 62.461 €/yr.
• The salary contribution will be paid until the PhD degree has been awarded with a maximum duration of 4 years. Alternatively: beneficiaries of an AFR PhD fellowship without employment contract will receive a monthly stipend of 1,500 € (in exceptional cases as specified above). The topping-up of the stipend up to a maximum amount of 2.100 € per month is possible.
• Employment contracts shall be the rule. AFR PhD grants are aimed at host Institutions to employ AFR beneficiaries to conduct their research projects. Stipends (i.e. fellowships without employment contracts) are only awarded outside Luxembourg in exceptional cases).
• A one-off travel lump sum, to be paid to the PhD candidate at the start of her/his AFR grant, based on the airline distance between the beneficiary’s residence at the application deadline or start of the grant, and her/his host Institution.
• A fixed training and mobility allowance of 6.000 € per PhD candidate. The training allowance is available to cover costs related to the candidate’s training and mobility activities: i.e. scientific/transferable skills training, scientific conferences or summer/winter schools, field work or travel between scientific contacts involved in the project as well as international research stays.

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Doctoral school in science and engineering .

The Doctoral School in Science and Engineering offers seven programmes including Mathematics and Applications, Physics and Materials Sciences, Civil Engineering Sciences, Mechanical/Electro and Communications Engineering, Computer Science and Computer Engineering, Systems and Molecular Biomedecine, and Computational Sciences.

Doctoral School of Law

The Doctoral School of Law fosters an open-minded approach to legal analysis, going beyond the boundaries of national jurisdictions, to promote comparative cross-disciplinary research, within a multilingual environment (English, French and German) and an international academic team.

Doctoral School in Economics, Finance and Management

The Doctoral School in Economics and Finance focuses on two main topics: Economics (regional development, economic integration, environment policies, international economics, labour economics, macro finance, macroeconomic growth and dynamics) and finance (quantitative finance, risk management and financial governance, corporate finance, behavioral finance, law and finance, Islamic finance).

Doctoral School in Humanities and Social Sciences

The Doctoral School in Humanities and Social Sciences offers four research programmes in Humanities, Education, Social Sciences, and Psychology.

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Snt – interdisciplinary centre for security, reliability and trust.

The Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SnT) conducts internationally competitive research in information and communication technology (ICT) with high relevance creating socio-economic impact. In addition to long-term, high-risk research, SnT engages in demand driven collaborative projects with industry and the public sector.

LCSB – Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine

The Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine develops and applies systems-level approaches to gain insight into the molecular and cellular mechanisms of human diseases. Experimental and computational approaches are combined to analyse the complexity of biological systems underlying disease pathogenesis. The LCSB is pioneering the way for a predictive, preventive and personalised medicine. Neurodegenerative diseases, especially Parkinson’s disease are major targets within LCSB’s research activities.

C2DH – Luxembourg Centre for Contemporary and Digital History

The Luxembourg Centre for Contemporary and Digital History (C2 DH) is a research centre of the highest academic excellence for the study, analysis and public dissemination of contemporary Luxembourgish and European history. It promotes an interdisciplinary approach with a particular focus on new digital methods and tools for historical research and teaching.

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Luxembourg institute of health (lih).

The Luxembourg Institute of Health (LIH) is a public biomedical research organisation focused on precision health and invested in becoming a leading reference in Europe for the translation of scientific excellence into meaningful benefits for patients. Find out PhD open positions.

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The Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) is a missiondriven Research and Technology Organisation (RTO) that develops competitive and market-oriented product/service prototypes for public and private stakeholders. Its mission consists of pushing the frontiers in research for high-impact innovation. Discover the PhD positions.

Luxembourg Institute of Socio-Economic Research (LISER)

The Luxembourg Institute of Socio-Economic Research (LISER) is devoted to the advancement of knowledge in economic, social and spatial sciences. In the particular context of Luxembourg and in the heart of Europe, it is committed to contribute in a proactive and targeted manner to the sustainable and inclusive development of societies at the national and international level. Explore the open positions.

Research Luxembourg is a joint initiative of the main actors in Luxembourg public research, with the support of the Ministry of Higher Education and Research: Luxembourg Institute of Health (LIH), Luxembourg Institute of Socio-Economic Research (LISER), Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST), University of Luxembourg, Luxinnovation and Luxembourg National Research Fund (FNR).

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The training of doctoral candidates in a quality research and management environment is a key objective of our institution. 

More than 60 PhD candidates, enrolled either at the  University of Luxembourg  or foreign universities, are carrying out research projects at LIH. Their work relates to the fields of application-targeted cellular, molecular or systems biology, biochemistry, epidemiology, statistics or bioinformatics. 

The doctoral training unit, created in 2015, is in charge of overseeing and organising all doctoral training-related activities. These responsibilities currently include the definition and implementation of a doctoral education framework in line with European best practices and specific guidelines of the  Luxembourg National Research Fund  (FNR). 

Dr Malou Fraiture holds a PhD in biology from the University of Strasbourg (France) and has been working as a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Tübingen (Germany). Due to her implication in a PhD association during her doctoral studies, she is aware of the importance of quality doctoral education and supervision and the hurdles that may arise during and after the PhD trajectory. 

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NextImmune2 will host research groups with strong critical mass in immunity in health and disease from the Department of Infection and Immunity (DII) of the Luxembourg Institute of Health (LIH) and the Luxembourg Centre of Systems Biomedicine (LCSB) as well as the Department of Life Sciences and Medicine (DLSM) of the University of Luxembourg (UL), an overall structure which will serve as a catalyst for the development of novel diagnostic and therapeutic approaches for severe human immune-mediated diseases.

i2TRON is a Doctoral Training Unit (DTU) of 20 Ph.D. positions with a strong focus on developing the new generation of translational scientists, who can turn observations in the laboratory, clinical setting or community into interventions that improve health of individuals via innovative diagnostics or treatments.

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This programme offers disciplinary and interdisciplinary as well as Transferable Skills doctoral training in various Engineering domains.

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The Doctoral Programme in Engineering Sciences covers civil and environmental engineering, electrical & communication engineering, energy technology and engineering, geophysics, geodesy and geospatial science, manufacturing and material engineering, mechanical engineering, and computational engineering and sciences. Graduates can find opportunities in industries such as construction, telecommunication, power and energy, and more. The programme offers a wide range of research areas, preparing students for various career opportunities in engineering.

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• Summer 2024 Deadline: January 29, 2024

* Before a Ph.D. student can apply for the Ph.D. Practicum, the Practicum & Internship office must receive official email communication from the student indicating he/she has passed the Qualifying Exam and is ready to apply for practicum .

Upcoming practicum application deadlines:

• Fall 2024:  May 27, 2024
• Spring 2025:  October 14, 2024
• Summer 2025: January 27, 2025

*Students must still apply through the SharePoint portal by the deadline. We advise that students send the email with their passing Qualifying Examination Feedback Form to  [email protected] no later than one week before the deadline.

• Student will need to include a copy of the Ph.D. Qualifying Examination Feedback Form issued to them once they have passed the exam.
• Once the Practicum & Internship Office has received this email, they will then send the student a link to the application portal.

Ph.D. Practicum Manual – COUC 998 (PDF)

Prerequisites

• Background Check : You must purchase a background check through CastleBranch within no more than one year before applying for practicum.
• Fingerprints : You must purchase and complete your fingerprints before our office can approve you for practicum.
• Must have a 3.0 cumulative GPA by the posted application deadline
• Advanced Theory Application and Orientation (COUC 715)
• Advanced Research Design (COUC 740)
• Ph.D. Qualifying Exam (COUC 969)

Prerequisite courses and Qualifying Exam are non-negotiable and must be completed prior to the start of the internship.

Hour and Semester Requirements

Minimum Practicum Hours 100 :

• Direct Client Contact (PDF) :40 hours minimum
• Individual Supervision hours (PDF) : minimum of one hour per week of your A-term course schedule
• Supervision occurs over a minimum of 14 weeks of a semester
• Site Group Supervision will count as Indirect Hours/Related Activities

Students should check with their State Counseling Board for Practicum requirements specific to their state.

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Semester Requirements:

• Practicum officially starts the first day of Liberty’s academic semester.
• Students are required to earn hours each week of the semester with the approved site and supervisor.
• 16-17 weeks during the Fall and Spring semesters
• 14-15 weeks during the Summer semester

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In-person clinical counseling is the expected standard in meeting the direct service requirements. However, students and site supervisors are permitted to use telehealth services if the approved site uses telehealth services as a normal delivery of services. If telehealth is used, students and site supervisors are expected to maintain a 50/50 ratio of in-person and telehealth direct client contact hours. This is to ensure students have a well-rounded counseling experience using both modalities. 

Please note:  There will be no exceptions to this policy unless directed by federal and/or state mandates.

Students will be responsible for the following when telehealth services are used: 

• Coordination of a balanced approach in use of telehealth and in-person clinical services
• Completion of the Liberty telehealth training prior to conducting telehealth services
• Midterm and Final hours reporting on telehealth services
• No more than 50% of telehealth direct client contact hours permitted         

Please direct all questions regarding the Telehealth and In-Person Counseling Policy  to the Practicum/Internship Office ( [email protected] ). 

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• Two counseling sessions to submit to site supervisors and to be presented during Faculty Group Supervision.
• A 5-8 minute segment of the recorded session.
• Faculty will provide feedback on this portion of the session.
• Digital cameras
• Computer Webcam – must be recorded through a HIPAA-compliant platform
• Devices that are inherently cloud-based such as phones and tablets cannot be used for video recording (please contact the Practicum and Internship Office if you are needing further clarification).

**Please note: live observation and role-play is no longer permitted starting Fall 2023. All students  must  have at least one site that allows videotaped sessions to fulfill this requirement.

Practicum Sites

• View Practicum Opportunities
• The State Site Lists are compiled of sites previously used by Liberty University students. Email  [email protected]  with any questions or concerns.
• On average, finding a site and supervisor takes  at least three to four months .
• Students are allowed a maximum of two sites.

Types of sites that can be considered for Practicum:

• Counseling Agency
• Private Practice
• University Counseling Center
• Community Services Board

*School Site Requirements:

• Provide clinical mental health services to elementary, middle, and/or high school-aged students
• Use approved Informed Consent
• Store clinical counseling records of sessions

**Church Site Requirements:

• Have an established clinical counseling center and services
• Students must inform the Practicum & Internship Office if they are a member of the potential church site

Supervisor Information

• Students are allowed a maximum of two supervisors.
• On-Site Supervisor:  an individual who is an employed counselor at the site you are applying to complete your Practicum at.
• Offsite Supervisor:  an individual who is not an employed counselor at the site you are applying to complete your Practicum at, but has received approval to come on-site and provide supervision.

Examples of Approved Supervisors:

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
• Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
• Licensed Psychologist (LP) with either a PhD in Clinical Psychology or a PsyD (all other Licensed Psychologists will be reviewed on a case by case basis)

Examples of Supervisors Not Approved:

• Doctorate degrees that are not in the counseling field or are unaccredited
• Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) – with the only exception of the macro- or clinical- designations in the state of Michigan.
• Limited Licensed Professional Counselor (LLPC)
• Master of Divinity
• Pastoral Counselors
• School Counselors
• Supervisors who are not licensed in the same state as the practicum site.

Application Documents

Review the Practicum Supervisor Information before proceeding 

The numbers below correspond to the way the documents will be uploaded in SharePoint application:

• Located on Course Registration
• Students must submit a background check receipt that was purchased no more than one year prior to the date of their application.
• Only send the receipt that is sent to your email once the purchase of the background check or re-check has been made. Visit the  Background Check website  for further instructions.
• The practicum office will also verify that you have completed your fingerprints through CastleBranch at the time of your application.  If you have not purchased and completed your fingerprints through CastleBranch, these will need to be completed by the time you apply or you will be denied to begin your practicum.
• Found on your state counseling board website.
• Includes name, license number, issue date, expiration date, & current/active
• On-Site Fieldwork Contract (PDF) : an on-site supervisor is an individual who is an employed counselor at the site you are applying to complete your practicum
• Offsite Fieldwork Contract (PDF) : an offsite supervisor is an individual who is  not  an employed counselor at the site you are applying to complete your practicum, but has received approval to come on-site and provide supervision
• The dates must match Liberty’s A-term semester dates. Check the  Academic Calendar  for the semester dates you will be completing practicum.
• Please note:  you must only fill out one fieldwork contract per site/supervisor. Students are only required to have one site and supervisor but may have up to two sites and supervisors.
• Signed by the site director, supervisor, and student
• Professional photo, driver’s license, or student ID
• Students are required to purchase their own coverage for the duration of practicum and internship. The coverage requirements are detailed in the link above.
• Cover Page: Completed by a site representative
• 8-Page Agreement: Completed and signed only by legal signatory at site
• 3-Page Schedule A & B (Student Addendum): Completed and signed by the student
• Extensions will not be granted for Affiliation Agreement negotiations

Important Notes:

• The  informed consent  and  how the site maintains records  will need to be submitted with a copy of the Fieldwork Contract for potential  school or church sites .
• All documents must be submitted as  PDF files only . The order of the documents are listed above is the exact same way they will be uploaded to the portal. 

Document Submission

• All approval documents  must be submitted  to the Ph.D. practicum office through the SharePoint submission portal prior to the deadline listed above.  No late documents will be accepted without the permission of the Director of Clinical Training.   Submission of these forms does not mean automatic acceptance of the proposed site and/or supervisor; they must be approved first. Liberty University must validate the student’s proposed site will provide a good educational experience and that it has adequate oversight and safeguards built in to ensure an appropriate clinical environment.
• Due to the potential time required in locating a site and supervisor, students are encouraged to begin looking for a site and supervisor  three to four months  prior to the application submission deadline.
• Submit all the required approval paperwork through the online submission portal by the application deadline.
• After your documents have been approved, you will receive an official approval email with your approved start date for earning hours. Upon approval, the Practicum Office will manually register you for the course.

Changing Site and/or Supervisor

Students are allowed to switch site(s)/supervisor(s), add an additional site/supervisor, or drop a site/supervisor during their Practicum/Internship. Review our policy below.

Site/Supervisor Switch Policies

• Students may only earn hours once a site/supervisor has been approved by the Practicum/Internship office. Hours worked prior to the official approval date given by the Practicum/Internship office may not be counted.
• It is the student’s responsibility to immediately let the Practicum/Internship Office and faculty supervisor know about any changes to the site and/or supervisor for the Practicum/Internship.
• All required paperwork must be submitted (correctly) within two weeks of switching a site/supervisor at your site, dropping a site/supervisor, or adding a site/supervisor.
• Barring any extenuating circumstances, no paperwork will be accepted the last two weeks of the semester.

*Students may email the Practicum/Internship Office with any questions regarding the policy. Students are also encouraged to review the information in the Practicum/Internship manuals regarding this policy.

Site/Supervisor Switch Documents

To request to change/add a new site or supervisor or drop a site/supervisor, you must submit all the following required documents via email to the Practicum/Internship Office:

• A typed and signed brief statement from the site director or approved supervisor outlining the student’s transition to a new supervisor
• Counseling Competencies Scale-R (CCS-R)
• Final Hours Report
• Supervisor’s License Verification
• Fieldwork Contract
• Supervisor Information Form
• Termination letter from site director on the site’s letterhead outlining departure
• Supervisor & Site Information Forms
• Affiliation Agreement and Student Addendum
• Fieldwork Contract for new supervisor
• Supervisor Information Form for new supervisor
• Fieldwork Contract for new site with current supervisor
• Fieldwork Contract for new site with new supervisor

STUDENT INFORMATION SYSTEM

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