Doctoral candidates of DRDP carry out their doctoral studies in research groups with high scientific standards at the university and in companies. Each doctoral candidate focuses on a specific topic relevant for drug development, and the research project is planned with the supervisors for the application. DRDP serves as a postgraduate programme for graduates of the Master s Degree Programme in Drug Discovery and Development at the University of Turku, but it is open to all applicants with a suitable M.Sc. level education and an interest in drug research.