PHDINN901 Dissertation in Responsible Innovation and Regional Development

Contents and structure

The PhD dissertation must contribute new knowledge and original research results in Responsible Innovation and Regional Development, and in one of the areas of innovation relating to Industry Development, Public Sector or Sustainable Transition. The thesis documents individual scientific work conducted by the candidate in accordance with international standards for research ethics, scientific quality and work practices in Responsible Innovation and Regional Development.

Learning Outcome

Learning outcomes Upon completion of the course, the candidate:

Knowledge  will be at the forefront of knowledge in their area of specialization in one or more of the topics of industry innovation, public sector innovation or green innovation;  will have a comprehensive overview of state-of-the-art concepts, methods and technologies, and their application and limitations in his/her specific area of specialization; and  will be familiar with the scientific work practices, methods, and concepts in one or more of the topics of industry innovation, public sector innovation or green innovation;  will have the ability to formulate, plan and carry out research work in Responsible Innovation and Regional Development and contribute with theoretical and practical research results that advance the state-of-the-art;  will be able to carry out research work according to international standards in the field of Responsible Innovation and Regional Development that advances the state of knowledge within his/her area of specialization; and  will be able to handle complex academic issues and assess his/her research work relative to the state-of-the-art and its applicability to the field of Responsible Innovation and Regional Development.

General competence  will be able to carry out research work with scholarly integrity and in accordance with the established scientific norms and traditions for research in Responsible Innovation and Regional Development

will be able to disseminate and publish research results through recognized channels, including scientific workshops, conferences and journals within his/her topic of specialization in industry innovation, public sector innovation or green innovation; and  will be able to participate in research discussions and research collaboration internationally on scientific topics within his/her area of specialization.

Entry requirements

None

Recommended previous knowledge

None

Teaching methods

The main part of the work will be individual scientific work conducted by the candidate under supervision. In addition, the candidates are expected to give presentations of their research in internal fora such as meetings in the candidate’s research group, seminars at the faculty level and the programme’s annual retreat. Candidates are also expected to participate in national and international workshops, conferences and seminars so as to meet and discuss with peer researchers within the field of innovation research.

Compulsory learning activities

Must have completed the theorethical courses at minimum 30 ECTS

Assessment

The PhD degree is awarded based on approved coursework (mandatory and elective components), an approved interim evaluation, an approved thesis, a trial lecture on a specified topic, and an approved public defence of the thesis. The thesis may take the form of either a monograph or a collection of papers published in, or submitted to, peer reviewed international workshops, conferences or journals. In the latter case, at least one paper must have been already published or accepted for publication in a high-quality journal or conference. Compilation theses must include an overview chapter that introduces the research field, clearly states the research questions and goals, provides an overview of the research results obtained, and positions the scientific results within the state-of-the-art of the research field. Papers that are part of a thesis consisting of published and submitted papers can have co-authors. In this case, the thesis must be accompanied by statements from co-authors specifying that the candidate contributed a substantial amount of the work.

Examination support material

Allowed

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