ACTIVITIES
In addition to research activities, doctoral candidates are required to complete all scientific and pedagogical activities related to mandatory scientific courses, as well as language, digital, and capacity-building training, in accordance with the credit system of the CNSPCD, decree No. 1886.23 of 26 Muharram 1446 (August 1, 2024). Candidates may also benefit from additional complementary training.
The table below shows the distribution of credits by mandatory training module :
| LEARNIN & ACTIVITIES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| DISCIPLINARY COURSES | Languages, Digitalization & Certification | Power Skills | |
| 3rd Year | Courses related to thesis topic (5 credits) | - | Courses outside thesis topic (3 credits) - History of Science (2 credits) |
| - | History of Science (2 credits) | ||
| 2nd Year | Digitalization (3 credits) | Introduction to AI and Intellectual Property (3 credits) | |
| 1st Year | Scientific and Research Methodology (5 credits) | Languages (6 credits) | Pedagogical Innovation (3 credits) |
In addition to these trainings, doctoral candidates may participate in internships and scientific or empirical work within the institutions specified in the accredited doctoral training program, as well as other teaching activities included in the student’s cumulative record.
PhD Associate Scholarship Program (PASS)
This program aims to train a new generation of talented doctoral candidates (PhD Associates) engaged in high-level research in national priority themes (twelve themes). It seeks to strengthen the scientific human capital and prepare future research leaders. At Hassan II University of Casablanca, approximately 300 doctoral candidates have benefited from the PASS scholarship over the two editions (2023–2024 and 2024–2025).