Write your own plan

Our School works on the premise that every research proposal that has been submitted to us is conceived, planned, and written by the applicant. For us, it represents the most important sample of the abilities of the applicant. Nothing predicts success at doctoral work better than a thoughtful, knowledgeable, and well-laid-down plan.

We know that people try to swidle occasionally, and we have certainly accepted people who clearly have not written their own research proposal. Usually, the gap between the abilities of the student and the plan is blatant almost immediately.

Sanctions vary. Naturally, if we learn later that this has been the case, we will discard the student. In cases of doubt, we simply stop helping the student. There is no point in wasting time on students who will not succeed, and even less on students who cut the corners and will use our basic premise to their advantage. If the student is salaried, this is a serious offense, and will lead to cutting the salary off. Even harsher legal actions are possible, if the student has thus stolen a place from a more talented competitor.