General Research
Are you eager to expand your research skills and explore a second project during your Master's? This profile is perfect for students aiming for a future in academic or applied research.
You will complete a second research project (33 EC; 20 EC for Medical Imaging students), which you can carry out at Utrecht University, UMC Utrecht, or at an external organisation in the Netherlands or abroad. Additionally, you can also extend the project by using elective credits (6, 9 or 12 EC), depending on your interests and programme structure.
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Content of the profile
The profile project consists of 33 EC. This can be extended by adding EC from the elective component up to 6, 9, or 12 EC.
Compulsory elements
The General Research profile project follows the same general guidelines in regards to the compulsory elements as your major research project. That includes:
- Interim assessment;
- Handing in a written report;
- Giving a final presentation of your work.
Details on the specific compulsory elements can be found via the buttons below.
Assessment procedure
Research profile projects are graded in the same way as major research projects.
Application for the profile
You can apply for the profile throughout the year, there are no deadlines for registration. Please make sure that your application is sent in at least 20 working days before the start of the profile.
More information about the procedure can be found on the major research project page (the same guidelines apply) and in the Osiris Case manual.
| Step 1 | Please apply for the General Research profile via Osiris Case. |
|---|---|
| Step 2 | After this first step is approved you can apply for the project within the profile. |
During the application
- Discuss your time investment with your examiner
Agree on the balance between hands-on experimental work and time for reading literature, writing your report, and preparing your final presentation. - Include all time commitments in your planning
Add in any holidays and courses you plan to take during the project period. - Check your calculated end date
The system will automatically generate an end date based on your input, so be as accurate as possible.