The primary goal of the Doctoral Study Programs at the UTH is to develop researchers for the promotion of science. PhD candidates focus on developing original and innovative scientific research in all fields and disciplines taught at the University, in order to be in a position to find employment in universities, research centers, businesses and public and private organizations in Greece and abroad. It is of high priority for the University to aid PhD candidates financially both with internal scholarships and their liaison with research funding at home and abroad.