{"id":961,"date":"2023-06-20T12:28:54","date_gmt":"2023-06-20T12:28:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/website.prod.unilu.spikeseed.cloud\/research-en\/?page_id=961"},"modified":"2026-04-20T09:01:41","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T07:01:41","slug":"thesis-and-defence","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/research-en\/doctoral-education\/organise\/thesis-and-defence\/","title":{"rendered":"Thesis and defence"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"section py-0 static\">\n<section class=\"py-0 wp-block-unilux-blocks-free-section section\"><div class=\"container xl:max-w-screen-xl\"><!-- SecondaryNavigationMirror --><div class=\"js-secondary-nav--sticky wp-block-unilux-blocks-secondary-navigation\" id=\"3f43b96a-337b-41f1-8d8a-6c032b20b1c7\">\n    <nav id=\"secondary-navigation\" role=\"navigation\" aria-label=\"Secondary menu\" class=\"secondary-nav\">\n        <button class=\"secondary-nav__button btn btn-solid--primary w-full\" aria-expanded=\"false\" 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class=\"icon--primary icon--secondary-2  wp-block-unilux-blocks-icon-picker\">\n    <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"icon icon-outline icon--arrow-dual-down \"><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/themes\/unilux-theme\/assets\/images\/icons\/icons-outline.svg#icon--arrow-dual-down\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-1-125-rem-font-size\"><a href=\"#cet\">Thesis Supervision Committee (CET)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-icon-info-item\">\n    \n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-wrapper icon-info\">\n<div class=\"icon--primary icon--secondary-2  wp-block-unilux-blocks-icon-picker\">\n    <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"icon icon-outline icon--arrow-dual-down \"><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/themes\/unilux-theme\/assets\/images\/icons\/icons-outline.svg#icon--arrow-dual-down\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-1-125-rem-font-size\"><a href=\"#dea\">Doctoral Education Agreement (DEA)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-icon-info-item\">\n    \n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-wrapper icon-info\">\n<div class=\"icon--primary icon--secondary-2  wp-block-unilux-blocks-icon-picker\">\n    <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"icon icon-outline icon--arrow-dual-down \"><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/themes\/unilux-theme\/assets\/images\/icons\/icons-outline.svg#icon--arrow-dual-down\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-1-125-rem-font-size\"><a href=\"#defence\">Defence<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-icon-info-item\">\n    \n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-wrapper icon-info\">\n<div class=\"icon--primary icon--secondary-2  wp-block-unilux-blocks-icon-picker\">\n    <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"icon icon-outline icon--arrow-dual-down \"><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/themes\/unilux-theme\/assets\/images\/icons\/icons-outline.svg#icon--arrow-dual-down\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-1-125-rem-font-size\"><a href=\"#visiting-doctoral-researcher\">Visiting doctoral researcher<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"py-0 wp-block-unilux-blocks-free-section section\"><div class=\"container xl:max-w-screen-xl\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-accordion accordion accordion--theme accordion-standard\" data-reference=\"d1fb94ac-ab70-4767-8353-33ae9c1304ca\" data-accordion-type=\"standard\"><div class=\"accordion__item  wp-block-unilux-blocks-accordion-item\">\n    <h3 class=\"accordion__header\"\n                    id=\"thesis-supervision-committee-cet\"\n        >\n        <button\n            type=\"button\"\n            id=\"accordion-labelledby-b8a26d61-ea0b-48eb-9a4f-aa172d24502f\"\n            class=\"accordion__button collapsed\"\n            aria-expanded=\"false\"\n            aria-controls=\"accordion-panel-b8a26d61-ea0b-48eb-9a4f-aa172d24502f\"\n            data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\"\n            data-bs-target=\"#accordion-panel-b8a26d61-ea0b-48eb-9a4f-aa172d24502f\"\n        >\n            <span class=\"accordion__title\">\n                                Thesis Supervision Committee (CET)            <\/span>\n\n            <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"icon icon-outline icon--arrow-down \"><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/themes\/unilux-theme\/assets\/images\/icons\/icons-outline.svg#icon--arrow-down\"><\/use><\/svg>        <\/button>\n    <\/h3>\n    <div id=\"accordion-panel-b8a26d61-ea0b-48eb-9a4f-aa172d24502f\"\n        class=\"accordion__collapse collapse\"\n        aria-labelledby=\"accordion-labelledby-b8a26d61-ea0b-48eb-9a4f-aa172d24502f\"\n        data-bs-parent=\"[data-reference=&quot;d1fb94ac-ab70-4767-8353-33ae9c1304ca&quot;]\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"accordion__body \">\n            \n<p>The Thesis Supervision Committee (CET: comit\u00e9 d\u2019encadrement de th\u00e8se) accompanies doctoral candidates for the entire duration of the doctoral cycle at the University of Luxembourg, monitoring their progress and advising them on the key stages of their development to ensure the successful outcome of their studies at Uni.lu. The CET composition must be agreed and formally validated within two months from the beginning of the doctoral candidate\u2019s studies. The supervisor initiates this process via an electronic platform, but they should inform the doctoral candidate about the suggested members.<\/p>\n\n<p>The CET consists of three members, all holding a PhD:<\/p>\n\n<ol type=\"1\" class=\"ulux-list\">\n<li class=\"ulux-list-item\">The thesis supervisor, who is an academic researcher with an ADR (&#8220;<em>Autorisation \u00e0 Diriger des Recherches<\/em>\u201d i.e. supervision rights);<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"ulux-list-item\">At least one member must hold an employment contract with the UL for the duration of the candidate\u2019s doctoral studies and have an ADR, or is an affiliated professor at the Uni.lu;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"ulux-list-item\">The CET can include a maximum of one member (external or internal to Uni.lu) without supervision rights (ADR).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<p>The CET meets on a regular basis <strong>at least once a year. <\/strong>Meetings typically last between one and a half and two hours. Additional \u2018intermediary\u2019 CET meetings can be held any time during the doctoral lifecycle.<\/p>\n\n<p>The <strong>CET evaluates progress <\/strong>and <strong>decides <\/strong>whether the doctoral candidate should continue to pursue their doctoral work.<\/p>\n\n<p>The CET recommends the continuation of the thesis work, it will suggest avenues for future research, specific further training, publications to be written (mainly for cumulative theses), presentations to be delivered, and other actions, as necessary.<\/p>\n\n<p>After each CET meeting, a <strong>CET report<\/strong> is prepared.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion__item  wp-block-unilux-blocks-accordion-item\">\n    <h3 class=\"accordion__header\"\n                    id=\"joint-supervision\"\n        >\n        <button\n            type=\"button\"\n            id=\"accordion-labelledby-2b6caf08-8162-4d05-844f-64f9c4d42076\"\n            class=\"accordion__button collapsed\"\n            aria-expanded=\"false\"\n            aria-controls=\"accordion-panel-2b6caf08-8162-4d05-844f-64f9c4d42076\"\n            data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\"\n            data-bs-target=\"#accordion-panel-2b6caf08-8162-4d05-844f-64f9c4d42076\"\n        >\n            <span class=\"accordion__title\">\n                                Joint Supervision            <\/span>\n\n            <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"icon icon-outline icon--arrow-down \"><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/themes\/unilux-theme\/assets\/images\/icons\/icons-outline.svg#icon--arrow-down\"><\/use><\/svg>        <\/button>\n    <\/h3>\n    <div id=\"accordion-panel-2b6caf08-8162-4d05-844f-64f9c4d42076\"\n        class=\"accordion__collapse collapse\"\n        aria-labelledby=\"accordion-labelledby-2b6caf08-8162-4d05-844f-64f9c4d42076\"\n        data-bs-parent=\"[data-reference=&quot;d1fb94ac-ab70-4767-8353-33ae9c1304ca&quot;]\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"accordion__body \">\n            \n<p><strong>During the admission process<\/strong>, the main supervisor can request a joint supervision (cotutelle)&nbsp;<strong>with another university<\/strong>.&nbsp;<strong>The first enrolment date<\/strong>, no matter at which university,&nbsp;<strong>will serve a reference date for the start of the studies<\/strong>. A&nbsp;<strong>cotutelle agreement must be signed<\/strong>&nbsp;during the first year of the doctoral candidate\u2019s studies.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>If a candidate has already been admitted<\/strong>, the supervisor needs to request authorization from the VRR to initiate a cotutelle.<\/p>\n\n<p>In case of joint supervision agreement,&nbsp;The supervisors undertake their supervisory responsibilities jointly&nbsp;and the number of committee (<strong>CET<\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211; Thesis Supervision Committee), members is 4:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"ulux-list\">\n<li class=\"ulux-list-item\">The two thesis supervisors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"ulux-list-item\">At least one representative from each institution<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><strong>Points to consider:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"ulux-list\">\n<li class=\"ulux-list-item\">Under this arrangement, the doctoral candidate must follow the rules regarding doctoral studies and conduct their research under the responsibility of a supervisor in each institution. &nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"ulux-list-item\">The research is carried out over alternating periods at the institutions concerned in accordance with the arrangements laid down in the joint agreement&nbsp;(at least 25% of his doctoral study period at the partner university and at least 25% at the Uni.lu but at least 50% at the Uni.lu for doctoral candidates with an employment contract with the Uni.lu).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"ulux-list-item\">Funding, employment, social security and residence status. Any stay in a foreign country may have consequences on the social security affiliation and tax rules. For non-EU nationals, special rules apply.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"ulux-list-item\">Tuition fees must be paid at least one year at the Uni.lu.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>Any joint supervision agreement must be established in consultation with the Doctoral Studies Office.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion__item  wp-block-unilux-blocks-accordion-item\">\n    <h3 class=\"accordion__header\"\n                    id=\"doctoral-education-agreement-dea\"\n        >\n        <button\n            type=\"button\"\n            id=\"accordion-labelledby-bcb19ecb-b114-4832-a701-2d131bd3bd27\"\n            class=\"accordion__button collapsed\"\n            aria-expanded=\"false\"\n            aria-controls=\"accordion-panel-bcb19ecb-b114-4832-a701-2d131bd3bd27\"\n            data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\"\n            data-bs-target=\"#accordion-panel-bcb19ecb-b114-4832-a701-2d131bd3bd27\"\n        >\n            <span class=\"accordion__title\">\n                                Doctoral Education Agreement (DEA)            <\/span>\n\n            <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"icon icon-outline icon--arrow-down \"><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/themes\/unilux-theme\/assets\/images\/icons\/icons-outline.svg#icon--arrow-down\"><\/use><\/svg>        <\/button>\n    <\/h3>\n    <div id=\"accordion-panel-bcb19ecb-b114-4832-a701-2d131bd3bd27\"\n        class=\"accordion__collapse collapse\"\n        aria-labelledby=\"accordion-labelledby-bcb19ecb-b114-4832-a701-2d131bd3bd27\"\n        data-bs-parent=\"[data-reference=&quot;d1fb94ac-ab70-4767-8353-33ae9c1304ca&quot;]\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"accordion__body \">\n            \n<p>To help the doctoral candidate navigate their four years as a full-time student, or eight years as a part-time student, they are asked to draw up a <strong>DEA within their first six months at Uni.lu<\/strong> (and no later) with the support of the supervisor. This is obligatory according to the study regulations (art. 47).<\/p>\n\n<p>The <strong>DEA provides a framework<\/strong> for enrolment in the doctoral programmes at the University of Luxembourg. It is drawn up in accordance with the University Act, the Internal Regulations (R\u00e8glement d\u2019Ordre Int\u00e9rieur), and the Study Regulations (R\u00e8glement des \u00c9tudes). <strong>The objectives of the DEA are to describe and regulate the rights and obligations of the doctoral candidate and the (co-supervisor(s).<\/strong><\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion__item  wp-block-unilux-blocks-accordion-item\">\n    <h3 class=\"accordion__header\"\n                    id=\"defence\"\n        >\n        <button\n            type=\"button\"\n            id=\"accordion-labelledby-9cd2d68a-8508-4f10-9df1-d09391f0117d\"\n            class=\"accordion__button collapsed\"\n            aria-expanded=\"false\"\n            aria-controls=\"accordion-panel-9cd2d68a-8508-4f10-9df1-d09391f0117d\"\n            data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\"\n            data-bs-target=\"#accordion-panel-9cd2d68a-8508-4f10-9df1-d09391f0117d\"\n        >\n            <span class=\"accordion__title\">\n                                Defence            <\/span>\n\n            <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"icon icon-outline icon--arrow-down \"><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/themes\/unilux-theme\/assets\/images\/icons\/icons-outline.svg#icon--arrow-down\"><\/use><\/svg>        <\/button>\n    <\/h3>\n    <div id=\"accordion-panel-9cd2d68a-8508-4f10-9df1-d09391f0117d\"\n        class=\"accordion__collapse collapse\"\n        aria-labelledby=\"accordion-labelledby-9cd2d68a-8508-4f10-9df1-d09391f0117d\"\n        data-bs-parent=\"[data-reference=&quot;d1fb94ac-ab70-4767-8353-33ae9c1304ca&quot;]\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"accordion__body \">\n            \n<p>For&nbsp;full-time&nbsp;doctoral&nbsp;candidates,&nbsp;the&nbsp;100% thesis&nbsp;report&nbsp;must&nbsp;be submitted within 48 months from the start date of studies. The doctoral candidate then has another 4 months to defend (48+4). The earliest a doctoral candidate can defend is at 36 months from their start date.<\/p>\n\n<p>For part-time candidates, the&nbsp;100% thesis&nbsp;report&nbsp;must&nbsp;be submitted within 96 months from the start date of studies. The defence can take place at the earliest after 36 months from the original start date but not beyond 100 months (96+4).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<p>At the <strong>final CET meeting<\/strong>, the committee <strong>decides whether the research project and the material the doctoral candidate has submitted<\/strong> (which should be a defendable version) <strong>are ready and a thesis defence can be scheduled.<\/strong> The authorisation for defence should only be requested from the Vice-Rector if the CET members are sure that the DC is ready for the defence.<\/p>\n\n<p>The&nbsp;CET&nbsp;guarantees&nbsp;that&nbsp;the&nbsp;quality&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;work&nbsp;meets&nbsp;international&nbsp;standards&nbsp;in&nbsp;the respective field of research.<\/p>\n\n<p>Thesis <strong>publication<\/strong> is <strong>mandatory<\/strong>. The Jury may request modifications, which must be completed&nbsp;within 3 months after the defence.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion__item  wp-block-unilux-blocks-accordion-item\">\n    <h3 class=\"accordion__header\"\n                    id=\"thesis-format\"\n        >\n        <button\n            type=\"button\"\n            id=\"accordion-labelledby-e19fbbcc-5fa8-485e-b815-f5f4eb4352ed\"\n            class=\"accordion__button collapsed\"\n            aria-expanded=\"false\"\n            aria-controls=\"accordion-panel-e19fbbcc-5fa8-485e-b815-f5f4eb4352ed\"\n            data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\"\n            data-bs-target=\"#accordion-panel-e19fbbcc-5fa8-485e-b815-f5f4eb4352ed\"\n        >\n            <span class=\"accordion__title\">\n                                Thesis format            <\/span>\n\n            <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"icon icon-outline icon--arrow-down \"><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/themes\/unilux-theme\/assets\/images\/icons\/icons-outline.svg#icon--arrow-down\"><\/use><\/svg>        <\/button>\n    <\/h3>\n    <div id=\"accordion-panel-e19fbbcc-5fa8-485e-b815-f5f4eb4352ed\"\n        class=\"accordion__collapse collapse\"\n        aria-labelledby=\"accordion-labelledby-e19fbbcc-5fa8-485e-b815-f5f4eb4352ed\"\n        data-bs-parent=\"[data-reference=&quot;d1fb94ac-ab70-4767-8353-33ae9c1304ca&quot;]\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"accordion__body \">\n            \n<p>Possible doctoral thesis formats:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"ulux-list\">\n<li class=\"ulux-list-item\">Monographic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"ulux-list-item\">Cumulative<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>The CET may decide on the format of the candidates\u2019 thesis in line with the requirements of the respective Doctoral School.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion__item  wp-block-unilux-blocks-accordion-item\">\n    <h3 class=\"accordion__header\"\n                    id=\"visiting-doctoral-researcher\"\n        >\n        <button\n            type=\"button\"\n            id=\"accordion-labelledby-24da4b71-1bb3-4fa3-ad32-ba2984dd8e9f\"\n            class=\"accordion__button collapsed\"\n            aria-expanded=\"false\"\n            aria-controls=\"accordion-panel-24da4b71-1bb3-4fa3-ad32-ba2984dd8e9f\"\n            data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\"\n            data-bs-target=\"#accordion-panel-24da4b71-1bb3-4fa3-ad32-ba2984dd8e9f\"\n        >\n            <span class=\"accordion__title\">\n                                Visiting doctoral researcher            <\/span>\n\n            <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"icon icon-outline icon--arrow-down \"><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/themes\/unilux-theme\/assets\/images\/icons\/icons-outline.svg#icon--arrow-down\"><\/use><\/svg>        <\/button>\n    <\/h3>\n    <div id=\"accordion-panel-24da4b71-1bb3-4fa3-ad32-ba2984dd8e9f\"\n        class=\"accordion__collapse collapse\"\n        aria-labelledby=\"accordion-labelledby-24da4b71-1bb3-4fa3-ad32-ba2984dd8e9f\"\n        data-bs-parent=\"[data-reference=&quot;d1fb94ac-ab70-4767-8353-33ae9c1304ca&quot;]\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"accordion__body \">\n            \n<p>Doctoral candidates at other Institutions can visit the University of Luxembourg. This visit has to be initiated by a professor who will host the doctoral candidate during this time. The candidate will be required to sign an agreement with the HR department and will not be enrolled as a doctoral candidate at Uni.lu. It might be possible to follow courses (conditions apply, availability not guaranteed).<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion__item  wp-block-unilux-blocks-accordion-item\">\n    <h3 class=\"accordion__header\"\n                    id=\"university-acts-and-by-laws\"\n        >\n        <button\n            type=\"button\"\n            id=\"accordion-labelledby-7de2adc0-617c-4920-8902-487977e21089\"\n            class=\"accordion__button collapsed\"\n            aria-expanded=\"false\"\n            aria-controls=\"accordion-panel-7de2adc0-617c-4920-8902-487977e21089\"\n            data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\"\n            data-bs-target=\"#accordion-panel-7de2adc0-617c-4920-8902-487977e21089\"\n        >\n            <span class=\"accordion__title\">\n                                University Acts and By-Laws            <\/span>\n\n            <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"icon icon-outline icon--arrow-down \"><use 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