Requirements for submitting a dissertation proposal to a committee
Requirements for submitting a dissertation proposal to a committee
There are certain requirements that must be met before submitting a dissertation proposal to a dissertation committee. In most cases, a dissertation proposal will need at least two external reviewers. Committee members may not attend the review session. The review panel's recommendations are advisory and can include recommendations for revisions. If the proposal is passed, the dissertation writing process will proceed as planned. However, if revisions are necessary, students may need to submit an addendum with the written approval of each committee member.
Once a dissertation proposal has been approved by the committee, it must be submitted for defense no later than four weeks before the Final Oral Examination. Usually, students must submit a hard copy to the Office of Doctoral Studies, along with copies to external readers. Students must also submit an e-copy of the proposal.
