The PhD Process

1

Pre-registration

Pre-registration steps-

  1. Complete contract on portal. How to complete the contract.
  2. Pay initial fee (Banking details) or email your bursary  letter to  [email protected]
  3. International students upload copy of passport,proof of payment and timetable on your Portal to lift International Block

 

2

Register for ZZZ. 

Register for ZZZ on the UP Portal. How to register
ZZZ process

3

Access clickUP

Access the module Advanced Topics in GSTM Research on clickUP.
Draft proposal in line with the guidelines set out in the GSTM Research Guide (available on clickUP)
Complete the online Research Methodology course (if applicable)

4

Colloquium

Present at colloquium
Update proposal

5

Register for PhD

Register for PhD if proposal is accepted and Follow the EBIT Post Graduate lifecycle , which include the completion of the MOA between student and supervisor and Ethics clearance
Update PhD lifecycle on UP portal regularly and Access the PhD module on clickUP

6

Examination

Present at colloquium
Submit thesis for examination
Submit proof of two articles submitted to be published


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