Quality Assurance for Doctoral Programs

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The QA system for PhD programs defines a clear and structured educational path, manages and monitors educational and research objectives, study plans, assessment methods, and necessary resources. The bodies responsible for the self-evaluation of PhD programs periodically conduct a review process, analyzing the results and identifying strengths and areas for improvement in the implementation of the scientific and educational project.

QA Tools

Main elements of QA analysis

  • Process Self-Assessment Form;
  • Analysis of the opinions of PhD students (OpiD) and PhDs (PhD Profile Survey);
  • Indicator Analysis: ANVUR dashboard and Ministerial Decree 226/2021.

Key QA documents

  • Annual Review Report (RRA), annually;
  • Cyclic Review Report (RRC), every three years.

Actors for the Quality of the Doctoral Research

Coordinator of the PhD Program

The Coordinator coordinates and is responsible for the activities of the PhD Program and promotes its continuous improvement. Specifically, she oversees the drafting of the RRA/RRC and the PhD Program Accreditation Proposal Form.

Teaching Staff of the PhD Course

The Board is responsible for planning the program's teaching and research activities, selecting training programs that are consistent with the doctoral objectives and appropriate for the professional profiles of the graduates. The Board is also responsible for implementing and verifying the achievement of the doctoral program's educational objectives.

Representatives of the PhD Students

They report observations, critical issues, and suggestions for improvement from doctoral students regarding the organizational, management, and training policies of the doctoral component. They ensure transparency and information sharing are ensured.

Review Group – where present

The Committee supports the coordinator in the annual monitoring and cyclical review of the PhD program, as well as in the preparation of related documentation. The composition of the Committee may vary to take into account the specificities of the PhD program, but a representation of the PhD students must always be present.