Credential Templates, The Former USSR and the Russian Federation

The doktorant submits the thesis to the Dissertation Council. The Dissertation Council
for the Doctor of Sciences degree is designated by the Supreme Certifying Committee and
consists of Doctors of Sciences. The general defence procedure for the degree of Doctor of
Sciences is the same as for the Candidate of Sciences degree. The final decision for the award of
a Doctor of Science degree is after the Supreme Certifying Committee.
The degree of Doctor of Sciences serves as a prerequisite for appointment to the post of a
full Professor (Профессор, Professor) at a higher education institution.
Summary of Rationale:
The IQAS placement recommendation takes into account the following factors as
outlined above:
• admission requirements
• length of the study
• outcome of the study
• general content
• other placement recommendations
IQAS recommends that:
The Doctor of Sciences represents post-doctoral advanced research that includes refereed
publications. The research represents a significant contribution to the field of study and
can only be assessed by an expert in the field.
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