> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://materialsproject.gitbook.io/persson-group-handbook/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://materialsproject.gitbook.io/persson-group-handbook/finishing-your-phd.md). # Graduate Students - [UAW 4811 Contracts](https://materialsproject.gitbook.io/persson-group-handbook/finishing-your-phd/uaw-4811-contracts.md): The information here is an overview of major points in our GSI and GSR contracts; it is not fully comprehensive but covers many aspects of the most common issues you might face in your workplace. - [Research Credits (298/299)](https://materialsproject.gitbook.io/persson-group-handbook/finishing-your-phd/research-credits-298-299.md): Resources and requirements specific to graduate students taking research credit courses. - [Course Recommendations](https://materialsproject.gitbook.io/persson-group-handbook/finishing-your-phd/course-recommendations.md) - [How to Qual (MSE)](https://materialsproject.gitbook.io/persson-group-handbook/finishing-your-phd/how-to-qual.md): This page describes the process for taking the Berkeley MSE department's Qualifying Exam (QE) for the PhD program, which is a ~3hr oral presentation and Q\&A on your dissertation topic. - [How to Graduate](https://materialsproject.gitbook.io/persson-group-handbook/finishing-your-phd/how-to-graduate.md): A guide to getting to the PhinisheD line in the Persson group! Remember that everyone's academic and research path is unique and there are no set timelines for finishing a PhD. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://materialsproject.gitbook.io/persson-group-handbook/finishing-your-phd.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.