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Recognition of research experience

The starting point is the assumption that the six-year research period recognised by the National Commission for the Evaluation of Research Activity (CNEAI), or by an equivalent regional evaluation agency, constitutes the standard mechanism for accrediting research activity. Consequently, the recognition of research experience provided for in the doctoral regulations shall be exceptional in nature and shall be reserved for cases in which the person concerned is unable to undergo the six-year period assessment.

Persons eligible to apply for recognition:

Only those persons holding a PhD degree obtained at least two years prior to the application and who  have not been able to undergo, nor are likely to be able to undergo in the future, a six-year research assessment by the CNEAI or by an equivalent regional evaluation agency, primarily because they have carried out their research activity at foreign institutions or under contractual arrangements that do not permit them to apply for such calls.

The following persons are excluded from applying for recognition of research experience:

  • PhD holders who, whilst meeting the affiliation and assessable period requirements set out in the calls for research six-year reviews issued by the CNEAI or an equivalent regional evaluation agency, have chosen not to apply for such an assessment or have received a negative assessment.

  • PhD holders who, whilst maintaining an affiliation with an institution authorised to apply for a six-year research cycle, have been unable to apply because they have not yet completed the minimum period of affiliation required by the applicable regulations.

Exception applicable to thesis examination boards

For the sole purpose of participating in thesis examination boards, possession of at least one of the following qualifications shall be considered equivalent to having completed at least one period of research activity; therefore, it will not be necessary to apply for recognition:

  • Being accredited by ANECA as a University Senior Lecturer or above.
  • Be a tenured researcher at the CSIC or hold a higher rank.
  • Have supervised at least two doctoral theses.
  • Be a principal investigator (PI) or co-principal investigator (co-PI) on a competitive project funded by the State Research Agency (AEI) or the European Commission.

Supporting documentation must be submitted together with the examination board’s proposal.

Procedure for applying for recognition of research experience

To apply for recognition of research experience for the purposes of supervision and participation in doctoral thesis examination boards at the University of Zaragoza,  you must submit the form  corresponding to the relevant field, via Solicit@ (‘Doctoral School’ catalogue).

If the applicant holds the required qualifications, they may submit their application directly. If not, they may complete the self-registration  and send a copy of their ID to registro so that they can be issued with credentials. Alternatively, you may act through a representative, in which case you must complete this form.

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