Thesis Director Functions
Thesis Director
- Mentor and direct the design and monitoring of the Research Plan together with the tutor, by establishing regular meetings with both student and tutor.
- Design, plan and supervise, in co-operation with the tutor, the coherence and suitability of training activities, following these two principles.
- Facilitate the provision of all the equipment and infrastructure that the university has available for doctoral students for the development of research activities.
- Evaluate on an annual basis in conjunction with the tutor, using a reasoned report (PI).
- Foster and support the student to develop his or her own capacity for research, independent work and critical data analysis.
- Enable the student to go deeper into their area of research through the advice of experts in the area and interaction with academic peers.
- Read, correct and comment on the scientific publications arising from the thesis project.
- Ensure that the student understands the academic & administrative requirements for the defence of the thesis, as well as the deadlines and time limits corresponding to the whole process.
- Other duties as assigned by the CAPD.
The functions described previously make up a commitment document that is signed by the university, the student, the tutor and the director. It includes a conflict resolution procedure and covers intellectual and industrial property rights. If necessary a confidentiality agreement will be signed within a separate document.