What is the PhD thesis?
The PhD thesis is defined as original research work developed by the candidate in any discipline.
PhD thesis supervisor
The University of Valencia will assign the candidate a supervisor with accredited research experience. The thesis may also be co-supervised with other PhD professionals.
Enrolment
Candidates admitted to the PhD programme are required to enrol every year under the reference of PhD supervision.
Registration of the PhD thesis
Prior to depositing the PhD thesis the candidate is required to register the thesis.
Deposit of the PhD thesis
Prior to reading the thesis, the candidate must deposit it in accordance with the regulations for assessment and deposit of the PhD thesis approved by the Governing Council of the University of Valencia.
Defending the thesis
The PhD thesis is evaluated during the act of defence which takes place in a public session. This session consists of the presentation and defence of the research project. The PhD professionals present in the session may ask questions once indicated by the president of the examining committee.
Grade
The examining committee will issue a report and overall grade according to the following scale: suitable.
The thesis may receive “Cum laude” if unanimously voted by secret ballot.
Forms:
Forms adapted to the new regulations
- Application for presentation of the PhD thesis
- Proposal of specialists
- Reports of suitability
- Personal details of the PhD candidate for notification purposes
- Model specialist Reports (spanish)
- Model specialist Reports (valencià)
- Model specialist Reports (english)
- Information for the publication in TESEO (repository Ministry)
- Information for the publication in RODERIC
Legislative regulations: