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Dr. Zachary Schultz, Vice Chair for Grad. Studies
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
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Written exam is a proposal, all in your own words, one
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Must advance by end of spring second year (or third with
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The entire proposal must be written by the student in her or
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advisor’s papers or grant proposals.
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The advisor should, however, limit their input on the scientific
content of the proposal and the proposed ideas in general,
particularly with respect to the independent aim.
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…advisors are not permitted to attend or participate in these
practice exams.
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Advisors are expected to schedule the exam once the
committee approves the proposal.
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Zac Schultz,
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Jennifer Hambach,
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or (614) 292-8917
Detailed overview of the Candidacy Process for Autumn 2023 led by Dr. Zachary Schultz, Vice Chair for Grad Studies in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. The process includes an exam overview, timeline with key deadlines, consequences of missing deadlines, advisor role, and support contact information for assistance.
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Candidacy Process Autumn 2023 Dr. Zachary Schultz, Vice Chair for Grad. Studies Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Candidacy Exam Overview Written and oral portions Written exam is a proposal, all in your own words, one independent aim Oral exam is a general exam Must advance by end of spring second year (or third with MS) Rubric review early (Candidacy Rubric) Template is available (Candidacy Proposal Template) https://gradforms.osu.edu
Timeline November 22 Aims due to your committee Committee should respond within 1 week March 15 Proposal due to your committee Committee members should respond within 2 weeks Proposal must be approved, exam must be scheduled, and Application for Candidacy must be submitted in Gradforms at least 2 weeks before oral exam date May 6 last day to schedule Exam for SP24 Copy Jennifer (Hambach.2@osu.edu) on all communications with your committee.
What happens if I miss the deadline? You are on probation. Affects advisor s ability to support you on GRA If not completed by Oct. 31, you are not eligible to hold an appointment in the department going forward initiate process to dismiss you from the program.
Advisor Role The entire proposal must be written by the student in her or his own words, and one Aim must be conceived independently by the student and describe a research goal that is not pursued in the student s lab or described in the advisor s papers or grant proposals. The advisor should, however, limit their input on the scientific content of the proposal and the proposed ideas in general, particularly with respect to the independent aim. advisors are not permitted to attend or participate in these practice exams. Advisors are expected to schedule the exam once the committee approves the proposal.
We are here to help you! Let us answer your questions. Zac Schultz, schultz.133@osu.edu Jennifer Hambach, hambach.2@osu.edu or (614) 292-8917
