The objectives of the Study Cycle reflect the desired profile for a doctorate in the field of Agricultural Sciences. The course organization focuses on individual instruction and independent work, having created the necessary conditions for the doctoral student could:
a) be entitled to counselling sessions, in accordance with the guidelines laid down by the Scientific Council;
b) have systematic bibliographic support, with access to the Azores University Libraries and research in national and international databases;
c) participation in scientific meetings (conferences, seminars, colloquia, and others) organized at the University of the Azores, or other institutions;
d) interact with other elements of the research teams integrated by supervisors.
The sessions of personal guidance, the tutorial type, will concentrate on the research project developed by the student, Staff orientation sessions will be the tutorial type, centered on the research project developed by the student and will aim continuous analysis of the training process and the dynamic route planning, with a view to achieving the goals set.