Thesis & external review
During your PhD
Prepare and submit your doctoral thesis, follow the external review process and complete any revisions required before the final examination.
Prepare
Use the official title-page model and check funding requirements
Submit
Upload the electronic thesis through the dedicated portal
Review
External experts assess the thesis before the final examination
Thesis preparation and submission
Complete the preliminary steps
01 · ACADEMIC DECISION
Admission to the thesis review
At the end of the doctoral programme, the Academic Board evaluates the research and training activities completed by the candidate and decides on admission to the external review of the thesis.
02 · THESIS TEMPLATE
Preparing the doctoral thesis
Prepare the thesis in accordance with the requirements of your PhD Programme. Use the official UNICAM title-page model and include any logos or acknowledgements required by the funding programme or host institution.
03 · ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION
Submit the thesis online
Submit the electronic version through the dedicated UNICAM portal within the deadline communicated by the Advanced Studies Office and, as a general rule, within 30 days from the end of the final year.
External assessment
Review by independent experts
04 · REVIEWERS
External reviewers
The thesis is evaluated by at least two highly qualified experts external to UNICAM. The reviewers examine the scientific quality of the work and provide independent written assessments.
05 · REVIEW OUTCOMES
Admission or required revisions
The reviewers may recommend admission to the final examination or request integrations and corrections. Their assessments are normally submitted within one month and are made available to the final examination committee.
06 · REVISED THESIS
Revisions and new submission
When substantial revisions are required, the public discussion may be deferred for a period of up to six months. Complete the requested corrections with your Supervisor and submit the revised version following the instructions provided.
Completion of the procedure
From the reviewers’ reports to the examination session
08 · AFTER THE REVIEW
Transmission to the examination committee
After the external review has been completed, the Advanced Studies Office transmits the thesis and reviewers’ assessments to the final examination committee. The candidate then receives official information concerning the examination session.
09 · SUPPORT
Technical and administrative assistance
Contact the Advanced Studies Office in case of difficulties with the submission portal, title-page model, external review procedure or documentation required before the final examination.
Quick checklist
Before completing the submission
1
Verify the Academic Board decision and the applicable deadline.
2
Use the official title-page model and complete all details.
3
Check logos, acknowledgements, abstract, keywords and the final PDF.
4
Assess confidentiality and submit any embargo request.
Contact information
Indicate the relevant thesis procedure in your message
Include your full name, PhD Programme, curriculum, cycle, Supervisor and a brief description of the issue.