University of Zagreb
VR.08 Form for content evaluation of the doctoral study programme proposal
VR.08 – FORM FOR CONTENT EVALUATION OF THE DOCTORAL STUDY
PROGRAMME PROPOSAL
Reviewer information
First name and last name, title
Institution, country
Reviewer:
1. General information
1.1. Name of the
proposed study
programme
1.2. Study
programme
provider
1.3. Implementer
of the study
programme
2. Introduction – general information on the study programme
2.1. Are the reasons proposed for starting the doctoral study programme justified?
Explanation:
1
Yes
No
2.2. Is the proposed doctoral study programme useful concerning needs of the research activity in the public and
private sectors?
Explanation:
Yes
No I cannot determine
2.3. Is the proposed doctoral study programme useful concerning the possibilities of social development?
Explanation:
Yes
No
2.4. Is the proposed doctoral study programme based on competitive science research and competences?
Explanation:
Yes
No
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VR.08 Form for content evaluation of the doctoral study programme proposal
2.5. Is the proposed doctoral study programme innovative, that is, does it result in the creation of new and relevant
knowledge or artistic practices?
Explanation:
Yes
No
2.6. Do the proposers of the doctoral study programme have experience in conducting postgraduate doctoral
studies, and are they internationally recognized in their scientific or artistic research, or artistic practice?
Explanation:
Yes
No
3. Curriculum of the doctoral study programme
3.1. Is the proposed structure of the doctoral study programme satisfactory?
Explanation:
Yes
2
No
3.2. Is the central component of the proposed doctoral study programme scientific (or artistic) research and
creation?
Explanation:
Yes
No
3.3. Is the proposed doctoral study programme at the level of the most recent scientific insights, and knowledge and
skills based on them?
Explanation:
Yes
No
3.4. Is the proposed doctoral study programme comparable to programmes of renowned foreign institutions of
higher education?
Explanation:
Yes
No
VR.08 Form for content evaluation of the doctoral study programme proposal—to be filled in by reviewer
University of Zagreb, Trg maršala Tita 14, Zagreb; Tel: 4564-111, Fax: 4830-602, Web: www.unizg.hr
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VR.08 Form for content evaluation of the doctoral study programme proposal
3.5. Does the proposed curriculum facilitate acquisition of knowledge, experiences and skills that will allow doctoral
students to solve complex social and economic problems creatively and on the basis of research?
Explanation:
Yes
No
3.6. Does the proposed study programme ensure the training of doctoral students for independent, research-based
and interdisciplinary approach to problems, for independent research, and for a critical evaluation of the work of
others?
Explanation:
Yes
No
3.7. Does the proposed study programme allow doctoral students to acquire job competences, including generic and
transferable skills, which increase their future employability?
Explanation:
Yes
No
3.8. Is the proposed doctoral study programme of the joint doctoral study open to establishing research cooperation
with other institutions of higher education, research institutes and private and public sectors?
Explanation:
3
Yes
No
3.9. Does the proposed doctoral study programme adhere to recommendations by European and international
professional organizations (if such exist)?
Explanation:
Yes
No
3.10. Are the proposed methods of instruction adequate for a doctoral programme?
Yes
No
3.11. Do you have any objections to the content of the courses proposed and the required literature?
Explanation:
Yes
No
VR.08 Form for content evaluation of the doctoral study programme proposal—to be filled in by reviewer
University of Zagreb, Trg maršala Tita 14, Zagreb; Tel: 4564-111, Fax: 4830-602, Web: www.unizg.hr
University of Zagreb
VR.08 Form for content evaluation of the doctoral study programme proposal
3.12. Are the courses and teaching modules mutually linked (coherent)?
Explanation:
Yes
No
3.13. Is the ratio between teaching load and scientific/artistic research in the proposed doctoral study appropriate?
Explanation:
Yes
No
3.14. Is the proposed doctoral study programme well designed as a whole?
Explanation:
Yes
No
4. Teaching and scientific conditions for implementation of the doctoral study
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4.1. Do the proposed teachers and researchers have adequate competences for implementing the programme? How
would you evaluate their scientific/artistic output in the last five years according to international criteria in the given
field?
Explanation:
Yes
No
5. Monitoring the quality of the doctoral study
5.1. Do the procedures for monitoring and improving quality ensure the realization of the goals set by the proposed
programme?
Explanation
Yes
No
Concluding recommendation of the reviewer
Accept the proposed study programme without additional changes.
Accept the proposed study programme with minor changes recommended by the reviewer.
Minor changes
required:
VR.08 Form for content evaluation of the doctoral study programme proposal—to be filled in by reviewer
University of Zagreb, Trg maršala Tita 14, Zagreb; Tel: 4564-111, Fax: 4830-602, Web: www.unizg.hr
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VR.08 Form for content evaluation of the doctoral study programme proposal
The proposed study programme may be reconsidered after major changes have been made meeting
objections by the reviewers.
Required major
changes:
The proposed study programme is to be rejected.
Reasons for
rejecting the
proposed study
programme:
Note (as needed)
PLACE, DATE AND SIGNATURE OF REVIEWER
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Place and date:
First name and last name of reviewer:
_________________________________________
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VR.08 Form for content evaluation of the doctoral study programme proposal—to be filled in by reviewer
University of Zagreb, Trg maršala Tita 14, Zagreb; Tel: 4564-111, Fax: 4830-602, Web: www.unizg.hr