Information for Current PhD Students

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

PhD Milestones and Forms

1. Research plan confirmation (Optional)

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

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2. Early stage assessment

The ESA is completed within nine months of registration for full-time students (18 months for part-time).

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3. Late stage review

The LSR is completed between 18-24 months of registration for full-time students (36-48 months for part-time).

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Milestones and forms

4. Submission of writing-up form

Information about what to do as you come to the end of your research degree

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5. Exam entry forms

Complete these forms to register for your examination

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6. Thesis submissions

Information about submitting your thesis

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Other Admin and Information

PhD Timeline

Download a Timeline for Research Students.

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How to check your PhD Milestones / Due Dates

More information on checking your PhD Milestones and Due Dates.

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Other admin for PhD Students

See other admin and forms, including the Six month assessment form, the Confidential Report form, and other forms to do with Interruption of Studies, Study Leave and more can be found on this page.

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Other useful links

Centre for Academic English

Information on testing and support with academic English provided by the College.

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Graduate School

The Graduate School is for all Master's and Doctoral students at Imperial College London. It supports students through professional development programmes for students and Doctoral Student Coaching Programme and more.

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Success Guide

Guidance for doctoral students for achieving academic excellence

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