Research Thesis Submission
Postgraduate Research (PGR) Thesis Submission:
Deadlines, Processes and University Examination Board Dates Deadlines & Information 2026/2027
Please Note: All Research Postgraduate students who intend to submit their thesis for examination should review the detailed information and up-to-date processes. All research students must submit an electronic copy of their thesis in conjunction with the final hardbound copies. Further details on the Viva Voce (Oral) Examination: A Guide for Doctoral Students, the embargo process and electronic submission and the use of the University of Limerick Logo are available below.
All general queries relating to Postgraduate Research (PGR) Thesis Submission can be submitted to PGRThesisSubmission@ul.ie
The links below provide additional and up-to-date information on the following:
- Submission and Final Examination of a Postgraduate Research Thesis Process
- A Guide for the Viva Voce (Oral) Examination for Doctoral Students
- Guidelines for the Submission of a Postgraduate Research Thesis
- Viva Voce Examination-Code of Practice
- Embargo Process for a Postgraduate Research Theses
A PGR thesis declaration statement that includes the use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) must be included in every postgraduate research thesis submitted for examination. The specific wording is therefore the responsibility of the research supervisors and the PGR Students Examples of Thesis Declaration Statement
Please note:
University of Limerick logo [UL Logo] conforms to the University's corporate specifications should be used at the top of the title page inside the cover of the thesis.
The colour of the cover boards for the hardbound final version of a PhD thesis shall be UL Heritage Green and black for a Research Master’s thesis.
The pantone codes listed below are relevant to the binders (printers) for selection of the correct pantone colour for UL Heritage Green:
PANTONE 3308 CP, CMYK 94.28.74.73, RGB 3.70.56, HEX 003726
For further detailed information on the requirements for the Preparation and Submission of Master’s and Doctoral Theses, please see Handbook of Academic Regulations and Procedures (refer to Chapter 5 and Appendix 2)
Summer Examination Board Dates: 18 and 19 June 2026
The deadline for submission of final PDF version of the final thesis by Research Masters and PhD Candidates to the Doctoral College for consideration at the Summer Examination Board Final 3 June 2026.
A Final PDF version must be submitted to email PGRThesisSubmission@ul.ie and marie.beaumont@ul.ie by 3 June 2026.
The Summer Examination Board is scheduled for 18th & 19 June 2026.
Final hardbound copies of the Theses must be submitted to Marie Beaumont, Doctoral College Foundation Building (Level 2). The dates for submission of the hardbound copies will be communicated at a later stage.
For any further queries, please contact via email Marie.Beaumont@ul.ie and PGRThesisSubmission@ul.ie or Tel 061- 233273
Please Note:
Postgraduate research students presented at the June 2026 Examination Board will be conferred in August 2026.
Autumn Examination Board Date: 21 September 2026
The deadline for submission of the final PDF version of the final thesis by Research Masters and PhD candidates to the Doctoral College for consideration at the Autumn Examination Board is 4 September 2026
A final PDF version must be submitted via email to PGRThesisSubmission@ul.ie by 4 September 2026
The Autumn Examination Board is scheduled for 21 September 2026
Final hardbound copies of the Theses must be submitted to the Doctoral College Foundation Building (Level 2). The dates for submission of the final hardbound copies thesis will be communicated at a later stage.
For any further queries please contact via email to PGRThesisSubmission@ul.ie or Tel 061- 233273
Please Note:
- postgraduate research students presented at the Sept Examination Board 2026 will be conferred in January 2027
Winter Examination Board Date: 26 November 2026
The deadline for submission of final PDF version of the final thesis by Research Masters and PhD candidates to the Doctoral College for consideration at the Autumn Examination Board is 11 November 2026.
A final PDF version must be submitted via email to PGRThesisSubmission@ul.ie before 11 November 2026.
The Winter Examination Board is scheduled for 26 November 2026.
Final hardbound copies of the theses must be submitted to the Doctoral College Foundation Building (Level 2). The dates for submission of the final hardbound copies thesis will be communicated at a later stage.
For any further queries please contact via email to PGRThesisSubmission@ul.ie
Please Note:
- Postgraduate research students presented at the November Examination Board will be conferred in January 2027.
Spring Examination Board Date: 29 January 2027
The deadline for submission of final PDF version of the final thesis by Research Masters and PhD candidates to the Doctoral College for consideration at the Spring Examination Board is 14 January 2027
A final PDF version must be submitted via email to PGRThesisSubmission@ul.ie
on or before 14 January 2027.
The Autumn Examination Board is scheduled for 29 January 2027.
Final hardbound copies of the theses must be submitted to the Doctoral College Foundation Building (Level 2). The dates for submission of the two final hardbound copies thesis will be communicated at a later stage.
For any further queries please contact via email PGRThesisSubmission@ul.ie
Please Note:
- Postgraduate research students presented at the Spring Examination Board will be conferred in June 2027.
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