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Time for twice-yearly DPSP discussions

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It is now time for the twice-yearly DPSP discussions between doctoral students and their supervising professors to go through the topical parts of the student's Doctoral personal study plan and update it as needed. For doctoral researchers employed at Aalto University the recommendation is to do this in connection with your MyDialogue discussion twice a year, and for others at the beginning of each term. Doctoral students create and update their DPSP in the MyStudies portal. Faculty can access their students' DPSPs in Student Success Hub.
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DPSP instructions for doctoral students

DPSP information for supervising professors (aalto.fi)Student Success Hub technical instructions for supervising professors (aalto.fi)

What do you need to know about the new digital DPSP tool?

The new digital DPSP tool was published in May 2026. It supports doctoral students in managing their doctoral studies and doctoral thesis project. The DPSP tool also helps doctoral students to communicate about their research and plans to their supervising professor and thesis advisor(s). The new tool helps to keep DPSP content up to date with easy editing possibilities. Moreover, the method of approval for supervising professors has been streamlined and made easier in Student Success Hub. Also thesis advisors can view their students' DPSPs in Student Success Hub.

If they haven't done it earlier, doctoral students should start using the new digital DPSP tool as they update their plans this autumn. 
 

Feedback is welcomed

Doctoral students' feedback survey on the digital DPSP tool

Please help us improve and answer a short survey once you have done your DPSP.

Supervising professors' and thesis advisors' feedback surveyon the digital DPSP tool

Please answer once you have approved your doctoral student's DPSP or supervision plan.

Support for students

Monthly Sisu and DPSP clinics online for doctoral students

Support for supervising professors and thesis advisors

3.11.2026 Online demo & clinic for supervising professors and thesis advisors on the new DPSP tool

A similar demonstration is also on the agenda in the autumn supervision meetings of most Schools – check out the event information sent by your School’s doctoral programme.

Questions?

Please contact Doctoral education services at doctoralservices@aalto.fi.

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