The doctorate is a three-year academics available after obtaining a national master's diploma (or on the basis of recognition of an equivalent level). After defending a thesis, it leads to the degree of doctor.
The doctorate is governed by the decree of May 25, 2016, which sets out the national framework for academics and the procedures leading to the award of the national doctorate diploma.
PhD at USMB
Doctoral academics is a process of academics in and through research. It therefore involves several players: doctoral students, thesis directors, research laboratories and doctoral schools. Atuniversité Savoie Mont Blanc (USMB), 52 doctoral specialties can be prepared within the 10 accredited doctoral schools and 18 research laboratories spread across the university's 3 campuses.
Doctoral academics are a path of excellence, requiring demanding work during which doctoral students devote a great deal of time to research. More than just an academics degree, a doctorate is a real professional experience, enabling students to acquire a wide range of skills that can be put to good use in public or private research.
Steps
The doctoral academics is punctuated by important milestones and administrative obligations that must be fulfilled right up to the thesis defense.
In these pages, you'll find all the information you need to get started, as well as other useful information on financing, registration and exams.
