Individual Monitoring Committee (CSI) for GS ENGSYS-632 PhD students

In accordance with its doctoral training mission, an annual CSI is essential for re-registration in the following year.

Composition of the CSI juries: At a minimum, the CSI is made up of:

Wherever possible, this individual monitoring committee for the doctoral student includes a member from outside the institution.

CSI - Progress report expectations - Sample Evaluation Form

The PhD student should provided a manuscript, two weeks before the meeting to all members of the CSI. It will include at least:

A brief description of the thesis subject and its goals (min 1/2 page).
Main references - state of the art (min 1 page).
Progress work in accordance with goals and key results (min 3 pages). A statement of policy regarding results dissemination in terms of publications, patents, software production, conferences, ...;
A roadmap for the next two years with the expected contributions and a schedule, (min 2 pages).
Doctoral training modules achieved.
Professional project

The minimum length of the CSI manuscript is 7 pages.

Here is the template of report D1.

CSI progress reportexpectations for D2

Progress made since D1.
State of progress with regard to these objectives and main results obtained (3 pages). Elements concerning the dissemination of results (publications, patents, communications, etc.), already achieved or to come, are expected.
The objectives for the end of the thesis (2 pages), writing plan and expected date of defense
Doctoral training modules followed.
Professional project.

The whole report will have a maximum length of seven pages.

New (2024): Attach your portfolio and skills self-assessment to your report (see your ADUM account – Career section)

Here is the template of the 2nd year presentation.

CSI progress report expectations (D3)

The aims of the CSI presentation for the PhD student is to answer to the following questions:

Why a D4 registration is requested?
What is the current state of the work? - Llist of publications and communications submitted or accepted
Precise schedule of the end of thesis (thesis manuscript, defence date)
What about training credits (CFD)?
Proof of funding (extension of work contract) until thesis defence.
More Important: The PhD student must also provide a copy of the thesis manuscript as it is.

Here is:

the template of the 4th year presentation.
The template of the final report D3
New (2024): Attach your portfolio and skills self-assessment to your report (see your ADUM account – Career section)

Standard calendar for first and second year (D1 and D2) ISCs