The Examiner's Handbook contains guidance on the nomination criteria for the Board of Examiners, procedures surrounding the examination process, the roles of various individuals involved in the examination, assessment criteria and the recommendations available to the Board of Examiners following examination.  It should be useful for all parties involved in the examination process for PhD Researchers.

Examiner report forms

• RS13a - Preliminary recommendation of the Examiners on a candidate for the Degree of MPhil
• RS14a - Preliminary recommendation of the Examiners on a candidate for the Degree of PhD

Regulations for research degrees

Please refer to the relevant regulations for the research degree programme which you will be examining.

As an External Examiner you will already have received a copy of the claims form, but for your convenience, the claims form pack is also available in electronic format.