predoctoral

pre·doc·tor·al

P0517200 (prē-dŏk′tər-əl)adj. Of, relating to, or engaged in advanced academic study in preparation for a doctorate: predoctoral course work; a predoctoral student.

predoctoral

(priːˈdɒktərəl) adj1. (Education) of or pertaining to academic work or research undertaken prior to or in preparation for receiving a doctorate2. (Education) (of a person) undertaking predoctoral work