SOS9006 – Thesis seminar: Towards submission

After completing the seminar, the PhD candidate should:

• Have received structured feedback on the submitted dissertation material from an appointed opponent, seminar leaders, and peers.

• Be better prepared to revise and finalize the dissertation for submission.

• Understand key academic and administrative aspects of the final phase of the PhD, including submission procedures and the post-submission stage.
• Be able to identify the most important remaining steps towards completion.

The seminar includes:

• An introductory session on the final phase of the PhD, including issues related to dissertation completion, submission, the evaluation process, and the period after submission.

• Presentation of submitted dissertation material by the candidate (5-10 mins).

• Comments from an appointed opponent.

• Discussion with seminar leaders and other PhD candidates.

• Additional seminars or workshop sessions based on existing needs (e.g., on publication strategies, further career prospects, etc).

Required material/seminar submission

Candidates must submit 25-45 pages of dissertation material no later than two weeks before the seminar. The submitted material may be adapted to the candidate’s needs:

• Candidates writing monographs present the thesis’s introduction and conclusion or other combination of chapters in consultation with the course conveners.

• For article-based dissertations: a draft of their comprehensive introduction (the "kappe") and, if candidates wish, one draft article.

• If the doctoral research fellows wish, they can also submit a "reader's guide" describing what kind of comments would be most valuable.

• A declaration is also required to confirm that all assessments, concessions, approvals, and recommendations necessary for the research have been obtained. Additionally, the relevant documentation (NSD/Sikt, REK, etc.) must be submitted.