This online course is designed to provide PhD students with the essential research skills needed for a successful career as a researcher. It emphasizes the importance of research ethics and the responsibilities of researchers (students) to maintain academic integrity and prevent dishonesty, such as inadequately citing sources. The course will cover various topics including research methodology, professional ethics, academic integrity, and effective oral presentation and writing techniques. Students will participate in activities such as conducting a literature review, developing a research proposal, and crafting a formal scientific paper-style summary on a topic of their expertise.