Université Paris-Est ● Doctoral Studies Guide 2019-2020

19 THE DEPARTMENT OF DOCTORAL STUDIES TheDepartment of Doctoral Studies (DED) ensures that PhD students arewell integrated into their research teams and prepares them for professional life. It organises Université Paris-Est’s transversal doctoral courses which are designed to ensure that students acquire proficiency in languages, an all-round education and knowledge of the business world and to prepare them for entry into the labour market. It also organises teacher training. The Department of Doctoral Studies encourages and provides support for international mobility for PhD students (mobility and joint supervision bursaries). Contact: ded@univ-paris-est.fr