Doctoral and Post-Doctoral Legislation
Doctoral training and the procedures for awarding the doctoral degree are governed by the French Order of 25 May 2016, which sets the national framework for academics
This order was amended by the more recent one on 26 August 2022
Nevertheless, there are other important texts that also define the doctoral programme in France
National Regulatory Framework for Doctoral Training
- Order of 26 August 2022 amending that of 25 May 2016 setting the National Framework for Academics and the Procedures Leading to the Award of the National Doctoral Diploma
- Order of 25 May 2016 setting the National Framework for Academics and the Procedures Leading to the Award of the National Doctoral Diploma
- FAQ on French Doctoral Thesis
- The order of 19 April 2019 (amending that of 9 June 2020), setting out the Tuition Fee Rates for Public Higher Education Institutions under the Authority of the Minister for Higher Education
Doctoral Agreement
- Decree no. 2016-1173 of 29 August 2016 amending Decree no. 2009-464 of 23 April 2009 on Contract Doctoral Candidates in Public Higher Education or Research Institutions
- Order of 29 August 2016 setting the Rights to Compensation of Contract Doctoral Candidates
- Decree no. 2009-464 of 23 April 2009 on Contract Doctoral Candidates in Public Higher Education or Research Institutions
- Decree no. 2021-1233 of 25 September 2021 on the Private-Law Doctoral Agreement provided for by Article L. 412-3 of the Research Code
- Order of 11 October 2021 amending that of 29 August 2016 setting the Rights to Compensation of Contract Doctoral Candidates
- Order of 26 December 2022 amending that of 29 August 2016 setting the amount of remuneration of Contract Doctoral Candidates
The Doctorate and the National Register of Professional Certification (RNCP)
Gap Year (Fr. "Césure")
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