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Reforming PhD Governance in Palestine

Transforming the Future of Higher Education in Palestine.

At PHDGOV, our mission is to create a robust framework for PhD governance that empowers students, supports academic freedom, and promotes research excellence

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About The Project

The PhDGov project focuses on enhancing the governance and management of PhD programs in Palestinian Higher Education Institutions. By leveraging European expertise, the project aims to modernize doctoral education, establish industry partnerships, and reform national governance frameworks. Learn more about how this initiative supports PhD programs and contributes to Palestine’s socio-economic development.

Our Mission

At PHDGOV, our mission is to create a robust framework for PhD governance that empowers students, supports academic freedom, and promotes research excellence. We aim to:

  • Standardize PhD program structures across institutions.
  • Enhance transparency and accountability in PhD governance.
  • Foster collaboration between universities, faculty, and students.
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Activities

The PhDGov project involves a series of activities aimed at enhancing the governance and management of PhD programs in Palestine. These include capacity building, industry collaborations, governance reforms, and the establishment of national frameworks to improve the quality and consistency of PhD programs. Discover more about these key activities and how they are shaping higher education in Palestine.

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Palestinian Partners

Arab American University in Palestine (AAUP) (Project Coordinator)

Al-Quds University (AQU)

An-Najah National University (ANNU)

Palestine Technical University – Kadoorie (PTUK)

Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR)

EU Partners

Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Belgium

Kungliga Tekniska Högskolan (KTH), Sweden

RWTH AACHEN University (RWTH), Germany

Work Packages

Seven work packages have been created to achieve the goals of the PhDGov project. These packages focus on activities such as capacity building, governance reform, quality assurance, and dissemination.

WP1: Management and Coordination

WP2: Preparation and Desk Research

WP3: Capacity Building and Knowledge Transfer

WP4: PhD Governance System Development

WP5: National Governance Reform

WP6: Project Quality and Evaluation

WP7: Dissemination and Exploitation

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PHDGOV

Reforming the Governance of PhD Programs at Palestinian Higher Education Institutions

  • Email : phdgov@aaup.edu

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