The selection of doctoral candidates for the Doctoral Studies Program in the Department of Psychology is based on a series of criteria outlined in Article 6 of the Doctoral Studies Regulations. Announcements for candidate positions are published annually from September to November, detailing the application period, available scientific fields, the number of admissions, and the required documentation.
- Eligibility Criteria for the Application
- To be considered valid, an application must include:
- An application form that specifies:
- Proposed field or title of the Doctoral Thesis
- A brief summary of the research topic
- Language of writing (which may differ from Greek, provided it is supported by the Three-Member Committee)
- Name of the proposed supervisor, whose expertise aligns with the thesis topic
- Accompanying documents:
- Detailed Curriculum Vitae
- Evidence supporting the application documents
- Certification proving a good command of the English language at a B2 level
- Certification for proficiency in any additional language (if deemed academically significant for the topic, any extra language certifications will be positively evaluated).
The Department Assembly reviews the applications, categorizes them based on research relevance, and forms three-member committees for the evaluation of submissions. Once the applications are deemed valid, candidates are invited for an interview before the three-member committee.
- Interview with the Three-Member Evaluation Committee
During the interview, the following aspects are evaluated:
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- The relevance of the research proposal to the objectives of the Doctoral Studies Program in the Department of Psychology.
- The necessity of the research proposal, its innovative elements, and its contribution to the field of Psychology.
- The candidates’ ability to implement the research proposal and develop the thesis.
- Committee Recommendation
The three-member committee submits a recommendation to the Department Assembly, proposing either acceptance or rejection of the candidates based on the aforementioned selection criteria. In the event of multiple applications, a ranking of the candidates will be suggested. If a candidate does not propose a supervisory professor in their application, the committee will recommend one for approval by the Assembly.
- Final Decision
The final judgment is made by the Department Assembly of Psychology. The Assembly’s decision will outline the acceptance or rejection of the application, specify the approved language for the Doctoral Thesis, the three-member advisory committee for the doctoral thesis, the supervisor, the thesis subject, and any additional conditions, such as coursework or research obligations.
