All Research Postgraduate students who intend to submit their thesis for examination should review the deadlines, 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 University of Limerick Logo are available below.
Postgraduate Research (PGR) Thesis Submission
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
- Postgraduate Research Forms
PGR Thesis Declaration
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.
Use of UL logo
The University's offical logo conforming 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 more information on the UL logo, where to download it and guidance on the UL brand.
Further detailed information on the requirements for the Preparation and Submission of Master’s and Doctoral Theses in the Handbook of Academic Regulations and Procedures
Examination Board Dates
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.
A final hardbound copy of the thesis must be submitted to the Doctoral College Foundation Building (Level 2) prior to 26 November 2026.
For any further queries please contact via email to PGRThesisSubmission@ul.ie
Postgraduate research students presented at the Winter 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 Spring Examination Board is scheduled for 29 January 2027.
A final hardbound copy of the thesis must be submitted to the Doctoral College Foundation Building (Level 2) prior to 29 January 2027.
For any further queries please contact via email PGRThesisSubmission@ul.ie
Postgraduate research students presented at the Spring Examination Board will be conferred in June 2027.
Summer Exam Boards: 17 and 18 June 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 Summer Examination Board is 2 June 2027.
A final PDF version must be submitted via email to PGRThesisSubmission@ul.ie
on or before 17 June 2027.
The Summer Examination Board is scheduled for 17 and 18 June 2027.
Final hardbound copies of the theses must be submitted to the Doctoral College Foundation Building (Level 2) must be prior to 17 June 2027.
For any further queries please contact via email PGRThesisSubmission@ul.ie
Postgraduate research students presented at the Summer Examination Board will be conferred in August 2027.
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