The 8 weeks deadline must take into account the periods when the establishment is closed (see below)

• The candidate completes the declarative form for the defense with the proposal of the jury members (according to the rules defined by the decree of November 23, 1988).
• The candidate must choose a specialty issued by the University of Bordeaux and by the affiliated doctoral school
• This proposal (also signed by the referee, if applicable) must be returned to thesehdr@u-bordeaux.fr for the jury's assessment

The candidate is informed by email of the admissibility of the jury.

The administrative officer will contact the candidate directly for the organization of the defense and the administrative registration.

The candidate is responsible for sending the HDR thesis to the reviewers 6 weeks at the latest before the date of the defense (taking into account the closing periods of the institution - see above)

The administrative officer of the file sends the official request for the pre-defense report to the reviewers.

The reports must be sent directly to the defense Admistrative Officer 14 days before the defense.

The reports will be communicated to the candidate and to all the jury members.

The candidate must be registered for the HDR and have communicated the latest information concerning the defense to the Administrative Officer of the defense file.

The Administrative Officer provides the defense authorization to the President of the University of Bordeaux for signature, after receiving the favorable reports.

The Administrative Officer sends the defense documents by email to the referee (if applicable) and to the candidate. The file must be printed for the day of the defense

After the defense

The referee (or the jury president) returns all the original documents signed by the whole jury within a maximum of 15 days to the Administrative Officer of the defense.

Upon receipt, a certificate of success will be sent to the candidate, pending the issue of the diploma (issued twice a year).

Collecting the HDR diploma

In person :

WITHOUT APPOINTMENT ON MONDAYS, TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS ONLY

Before coming, it is recommended that you contact the Admissions Office (inscriptiondoctorat@u-bordeaux.fr) to ENSURE that we will be present and that your diploma is available.

Admissions office - building A33 - Talence campus - Ground floor - Office 65

Your diploma will be given to you upon presentation of a valid ID.

The following are considered as identification: national identity card, passport, driver's license.

NB: The student card, transport card, social security card, etc. are not considered as proof of your identity

By another person :

If you are unable to present yourself, you may have your diploma collected by a third party.

WITHOUT APPOINTMENT ON MONDAYS, TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS ONLY

Before coming, it is recommended that you contact the Admissions Office (inscriptiondoctorat@u-bordeaux.fr) to ensure that we are present and that the diploma is available.
Admissions office - building A33 - Talence campus - Ground floor - Office 65

Your diploma will be delivered upon presentation of:

- A completed and signed proxy (download a template) 

- His/her valid identity card

- A photocopy of your valid ID

The following are considered as identification: national identity card, passport, driver's license.

NB: The student card, transport card, social security card, etc. are not considered as proof of your identity

By post :

By sending a request (download from the website ) to the admissions administrative in charge of your thesis defense.

In France or Europe: Provide a an A4 rigid envelope, for recorded delivery mail, stamped at "up to 50 grams", indicating your name and address.

Outside Europe : Provide an A4 rigid envelope, for recorded delivery mail, stamped at "up to 50 grams", indicating the address and contact of the French Embassy or Consulate closest to your place of residence.