predoctoral

American

[pree-dok-ter-uhl] / priˈdɒk tər əl /

adjective

of or relating to study undertaken in preparation for a doctoral degree.

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"The validation process by the experts is essential to guarantee the assessment of the conservation state to be consistent and reliable," says Laura Figuerola, predoctoral researcher at MedRecover.

From Science Daily • Feb. 21, 2024

The experience inspired Clason to study health issues specific to female veterans: She’s now a predoctoral student in the University of Pennsylvania’s nursing program.

From Washington Post • Mar. 27, 2023

The Stowers Institute for Medical Research said in a tweet Tuesday that both Behrensen and Palma were predoctoral researchers there.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 4, 2022

The report recommends collecting better demographic data and expanding predoctoral programs that support students from underrepresented communities.

From Science Magazine • Apr. 19, 2022

I don’t feel that I am totally inept, for I have been awarded a predoctoral fellowship that will support me during the remainder of graduate school.

From On Handling the Data by Mayfield, M. I.

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