DSA is an active and dynamic group of students that represents the interests of doctoral students from all departments at Karolinska Institutet. We are here to help you, to make your PhD more manageable, and to make your time at KI more enjoyable.
Then make sure to have a look at our PhD Information Booklet; the single document you will need during your PhD. Everything you might want to know from the ISP to the defence, and everything in between.
It is important to know where to reach out in case you need help with something. Do you have a question or an idea related to your department? Maybe you are frustrated about your experience at KI at large. These doctoral student representatives can help.
Are you interested in planning events? Are you passionate about fighting for the rights of other PhD students? Or do you maybe have an idea that would benefit all PhD students? We are always looking for more people to join us!
What is the best way to get to know about our events? Monitor your inbox or follow us on instagram. We also update our website whenever we have something planned.
Many doctoral students experience difficulties during their PhD. An experiment failing, a submission to a journal rejected, and a presentation being frustrating are normal and expected during your journey. Being bullied and hating every minute that you spend at work is not normal though. No-one should feel that way and there is help available. Help us make KI a safe environment by taking action!
The point of this blog is to help prospective students and researchers get an idea of what studying and doing research at Karolinska Institutet is like. Our bloggers provide an inside perspective on everyday life, even if it is not directly career related, as life as an academic can be both challenging and exciting! KI Career Service also contributes with posts on career advice for careers inside or outside academia and stories from inspiring career events.
Thesis to Tomorrow: Skills Beyond the Lab
The only conference relevant to all PhD students, no matter their field of study. Make sure to join us for an exciting two day event about disseminating research results to the public, securing research visits, writing grant applications, and much more.
The 2026 edition of the PhD Conference will take place at Djurönäset soon May 18-19.
A new initiative designed to help PhD students connect with one another based on shared interests, hobbies, and the kind of community they are looking for.
Are you curious about something? Or maybe concerned about an aspect of your PhD?
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