DOTEZ Thesis Proposal Defense

Faculty of Informatics
Spring 2026
Extent and Intensity
0/0/0. Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
In-person direct teaching
Guaranteed by
doc. RNDr. Barbora Kozlíková, Ph.D.
Faculty of Informatics
Contact Person: Ada Nazarejová, DiS.
Supplier department: Faculty of Informatics
Prerequisites
DTEDI Preparation of Thesis Proposal && DUVOD Introduction to PhD Study && DACSE Communication in English
This course is mandatory only for students enrolled in doctoral studies from September 2025 and later.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
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Abstract
A dissertation thesis proposal is an important control mechanism, the purpose of which is to verify whether the student will be able to successfully continue and complete their dissertation. The defense of the thesis proposal is, therefore, a significant milestone in doctoral studies.  A description of the required structure and content of the thesis proposal is specified in more detail at https://www.fi.muni.cz/studies/doctoral/thesis.html.en.
Learning outcomes
The student will successfully defend the dissertation thesis proposal and thereby receive essential feedback on their scientific performance, planned activities and research outcomes for the remainder of their studies.
Key topics
There is no special tuition. Before the thesis defense, students receive two reviews and, in cooperation with the supervisor, prepare both the presentation and the responses to the reviewers' questions and comments.
Approaches, practices, and methods used in teaching
There is no special tuition.
Method of verifying learning outcomes and course completion requirements
Successful defense of the dissertation thesis proposal.
Alternate completion
In one semester, there is only one possible attempt for successful completion of the course. The earliest term for the next attempt is the next semester, and the defense committee instructs the student about the necessary corrections of the thesis proposal.
Language of instruction
English
Further Comments
The course is taught each semester.
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