S.L. 327.574 Art. 6

The School shall have the following functions:

(a) to organise those aspects of doctoral studies that fall within its scope of responsibilities; (b to oversee the quality of doctoral programmes;

(c) to submit proposals to Senate concerning regulations and guidelines for the organisational aspects of doctoral studies;

(d) to provide technical and administrative support to FICSs that are fully or partially responsible of management of research-based doctoral programmes;

(e) to plan cross-disciplinary training courses in order to enhance the professional career development of doctoral researchers;

(f) to encourage and oversee the provision of lecturing and tutoring opportunities for doctoral researchers; (g to foster greater integration of doctoral researchers and graduates with stakeholders in the community;

(h) to enhance the visibility of doctoral research and promote widespread dissemination of doctoral research;

(i) to submit to Senate proposals concerning approval of regulations governing extraordinary doctoral programmes and awards, including cotutelle agreements; and internationally.