Current PhD students

You must inform your supervisor if you are absent from the university for more than three days . If the absence is due to illness you must produce a medical certificate after seven consecutive days. You should also contact your supervisor for support and guidance if your research is being impacted by personal circumstances. This may include making a submission deadline extension request. 

The Registry will be informed of all student non-attendances as the university is obliged to report the non-attendance of students on Student Route visas to the Home Office. 

If you do not engage satisfactorily with your studies, Imperial will consider what action is necessary to support your continued study under the Unsatisfactory Engagement Policy and Procedure. 
www.imperial.ac.uk/about/governance/academic-governance/academic-policy/complaints-appeals-and-discipline

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

• 6 Month assessment form 2020
• Confidential Report Form 2019
• Other administration (interruption of studies, study leave, change of supervisor, withdrawals etc.) 

Current PhD candidates are encouraged to apply for:

• Amelia Earhart fellowships
• EIT Climate-KIC
• NVIDIA internship