Post
Doctoral

• Academic Foundation: Must have successfully completed and approved PhD or equivalent doctoral studies.
• Professional Background: Work experience in research, high-level industry, or university-level teaching is considered a significant advantage.
• Documentation: For a detailed breakdown of specific submission requirements, please refer to the detailed description on this page.

Our curricula are managed entirely online through a sophisticated e-learning platform, allowing admitted students to conduct their research from their country of residence.

• Digital Integration: The program provides a combination of delivery mechanisms for online learning models that familiarize the student with the internet environment and advanced digital tools.
• Experiential Focus: We place an important emphasis on experiential learning, with a high percentage of independent, hands-on research.
• Skill Mastery: The program aims to perfect all aspects of university study and research. It teaches students to gain hands-on experience with case files and develop excellence in communication, academic writing, and conducting research in their field.
• Core Specialization: The focus remains on the theory and practice of the core aspects of postdoctoral specialization while handling cases in areas closely related to the discipline.

Staying at the top of a line of research and following global trends is not only a necessity but a critical need for those holding a Doctorate. AIU promotes high-level training to increase your demand in the academic, professional, and institutional markets.

Research Objective: Postdoctoral research is academic or scientific research carried out by those who have completed their doctoral studies. The goal is to deepen specialized knowledge following a line of doctoral work or a related field. At AIU, the production of high-quality publications is expected and considered essential to the academic mission.

Enrollment in this program requires the prior completion of a doctoral degree and a demonstrated aptitude for high-level postdoctoral research. The program is meticulously coordinated by the AIU Academic Staff and is structured around a set of four (4) advanced research courses and the final Postdoctoral Thesis.

The general composition of the Postdoctorate is based on a 30-credit framework, organized as follows:

• Study Plan (20 Credits): Four specialized courses, each valued at 5 credits.
• Research Component (10 Credits): Dedicated to research methodology, the initial project, and the final thesis execution.

The standard duration for the program is fourteen (14) months. This timeline typically allocates two months for each of the four research courses and a minimum of six months for the focused development of the Postdoctoral Thesis. However, we offer a flexible approach; the total duration may be reduced depending on the student's individual dedication and pace of study.

Additionally, the required period may be further reduced through the validation of credits if the student has previously completed approved postdoctoral studies at another recognized university. Please note that all credit transfers are subject to formal verification and specific institutional restrictions.