康奈尔大学对博士生的要求

博士学位候选人应该表现出能掌握所选学科的知识，并能综合和创造新知识，在适当的时间范围内对该学科做出创造性的实质性贡献。

1. 为学科做出原创性的实质性贡献

Make an original and substantial contribution to the discipline

Think originally and independently to develop concepts and methodologies; Identify new research opportunities within one’s field.

Synthesize existing knowledge, identifying and accessing appropriate resources and other sources of relevant information and critically analyzing and evaluating one’s own findings and those of others; Master application of existing research methodologies, techniques, and technical skills; Communicate in a style appropriate to the discipline.

Demonstrate commitment to advancing the values of scholarship

Keep abreast of current advances within one’s field and related areas; Show commitment to personal professional development through engagement in professional societies, publication, and other knowledge transfer modes；Show a commitment to creating an environment that supports learning through teaching, collaborative inquiry, mentoring, or demonstration.

Demonstrate professional skills

遵守学科中的道德标准；有效地倾听、给与和接受反馈意见。