‘doctoral candidate’ (candidate in third cycle) means an early-stage researcher at the beginning of his/her research career, starting at the date of obtaining the degree which would formally entitle him/her to embark on a doctorate;
„doktorant” (akadeemilise õppe kolmanda astme kandidaat) – teadlane oma teadlaskarjääri alguses, mis algab kraadi taotlemise esimesel päeval ja annab talle formaalse õiguse alustada doktoriõpet;