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In this section you can find essential information you'll need as a PhD student in the Department of Aeronautics.

PhD current students

PhD milestones and forms

1. Research plan confirmation
The research proposal plan is not a requirement, but you and your supervisor may consider that a formal research plan is desirable.

2. Early stage assessment
The ESA is completed within 12 months of registration for full-time students (24 months for part-time).

3. Late stage review
The LSR is completed within 24 months of registration for full-time students (48 months for part-time).

4. Progress Review and Writing-Up
Information about what to do as you come to the end of your research degree.

5. Exam entry forms
Complete these forms to register for your examination

6. Thesis submission and vivas
Information about submitting your thesis and your viva

PhD admin and information
Opportunities

Current PhD candidates are encouraged to apply for:

PhD Contacts

PhD Administrator (Admissions)
Ms Lisa Kelly
l.kelly@imperial.ac.uk

PhD Administrator (On-course)
Ms Clodagh Li
c.li@imperial.ac.uk

Director of Postgraduate Studies (PhD)
Dr Chris Cantwell
c.cantwell@imperial.ac.uk

Senior Tutor for Postgraduate Research
Prof Joaquim Peiro
j.peiro@imperial.ac.uk

PhD Reps 
Charlie Aveline (ca1119@ic.ac.uk)
Toby Bryce-Smith (tb1416@ic.ac.uk)
Katya Goodwin (yg7118@ic.ac.uk)
Paulina Gordina (pg919@ic.ac.uk)

 

Opportunities for current PhD students