Branch programme/details

PHD program in Addictology covers trans-disciplinary knowledge in addictology and the skills to independently design and conduct studies of the various factors in the risk environment of substance use and addictive behaviours — from the individual to the policy level. Aiming to contribute to evidence-based decision making, the core of the program is in clinical work and public health research with a participatory community focus. Central to the programme are methodological guidance and support for trans-disciplinary addictology research with an emphasis on combining quantitative and qualitative research methods from various disciplines into a common epistemological framework.
According to the article 3, paragraph 1, second sentence of the Code of Admission Procedure of Charles University, this programme of study is offered without specialization.

The entrance procedure
(1) must be undergone by each applicant;
(2) is held in the form of interview before a board and its aim is to check the student’s capacity for scientific work in the given field.

The board evaluates:
(1) Motivation for studying
(a) The student shall present the reasons that made him/her decide to study (max. 5 points); and
(b) tells the board about his/her view of the prospects following the completion of the studies (max. 5 points)
Maximum score for the whole item – 10 points
(2) Previous professional/scientific activity in the field – to evaluate previous activities relevant to the project. Preferably, publishing activities are considered:
(a) for an article in a journal with IF – 20 points
The applicant will receive the full number of points as the first author, or 50 % as a co-author.
(a) for an article in the SCOPUS/ERIH data base – 15 points
The applicant will receive the full number of points as the first author, or 50 % as a co-author.
(b) for an article in a reviewed journal – 10 points
The applicant will receive the full number of points as the first author, or 50 % as a co-author.
(c) for an active presentation in a Student Scientific Conference or another conference – 5 points
Maximum score for the whole item – 20 points (the points are not added up)
(3) Quality of the thesis project and quality of its presentation: the student shall submit the draft abstract of the thesis – hypothesis and plan of solution of the project. Both the presentation and response to board members’ questions are evaluated. The project should be submitted in the range of approximately 4 standard pages.
Maximum score for the whole item – 20 points
(4) Relation of the topic to the intended Supervising Tutor’s orientation and his/her research projects:
(a) The accord of the proposed topic with the Supervising Tutor’s research orientation must be clear.
(b) For the Supervising Tutor’s grant beyond the University – 5 points,
for the accord with the Supervising Tutor’s research orientation – 5 points.
Maximum score for the whole item – 10 points
(5) The way of presentation of the project by the applicant. All applicants will present their project in English.
(a) quality of the presentation (0-5 points);
(b) response to board members’ questions (0-5 points).
Maximum score for the whole item – 10 points

Each member of the examining board will score the applicant according to the above key.
The maximum score given by one board member is 70 points.
From the scores given by particular board members, the arithmetic mean will be calculated.
Minimum score necessary for admission: 45 points.

Admission to Doctoral studies is conditioned by successful completion of a Master's study programme.

Verification method:	entrance exam
Confirmation date (of entrance exam) from:	01.06.2024	Until:	30.06.2024
Alternative date (of entrance exam):	06.06.2024	Until:	31.07.2024

Graduate of the doctoral programme in Addictology has received a comprehensive education aimed at (i) transdisciplinary research excellence in identifying factors of risk environment in Addictology, (ii) advanced knowledge and skills in the clinical practice in Addictology, and (iii) theoretical background for public health perspective in Addictology. Graduate of the doctoral programme have gained a deep understanding of Addictology ramifications for theory, policy and interventions, studying addictive behaviours in their risk environment from a transdisciplinary perspective. The combination of the cornerstones of the study programme provide the graduates with advanced trans-disciplinary knowledge in Addictology and the skills to independently design and conduct studies of the various factors in the risk environment of substance use and addictive behaviours—from the individual to the policy level. Aiming to contribute to evidence-based decision making, the core of the program is in clinical and public health research with a participatory community focus. Central to the programme are methodological guidance and support for trans-disciplinary addictology research with an emphasis on combining quantitative and qualitative research methods from various disciplines into a common epistemological framework.