Nomination of Examiners and Convenor

📋 Instructions for Completion

This form must be completed by the Principal Supervisor in consultation with the supervisory team.
Attach Internal and External Examiner Information Forms (F01A, F01B, F01C).
Required: Current CV for each External Examiner.
Submit at least 8 weeks before intended thesis submission.

👤 Section A: Candidate Information

Candidate Name *

Student ID *

Programme *

Faculty / School *

Research Field / Discipline *

Thesis Title *

Expected Submission Date *

👨‍⚖️ Section B: Convenor Nomination

Convenor Full Name *

Email Address *

Faculty / Department *

⚠️ Section C: Conflict of Interest Declaration

POTENTIAL CONFLICT	Internal Examiner	External Examiner	International Examiner (PhD only)
No conflict of interest
Has NOT supervised the candidate
Has NOT co-authored publications with candidate in last 3 years
Has NOT co-authored publications with supervisor(s) in last 3 years
NO family relationship with candidate or supervisors
NO close personal friendship with candidate or supervisors
NO financial interest in candidate’s research outcomes
NOT from candidate’s previous institution (if applicable)
Has NOT examined candidate’s previous thesis (if applicable)
NO collaboration on current research projects with supervisory team
NO other conflicts that could compromise objectivity
Examiner has confirmed availability within 6-8 weeks

✓ Section D: Supervisor Checklist

Examiners have doctoral degrees (or approved equivalent)

Examiners are from fields related to the candidate’s research

Internal examiner has supervised Masters/PhD candidates to completion

External examiner has supervised Masters/PhD candidates to completion

Internal examiner has peer-reviewed publications in last 3 years

External examiner has peer-reviewed publications in last 3 years

Internal examiner has examined theses at the appropriate level

External examiner has examined theses at the appropriate level

Both examiners are actively engaged in research

No conflicts of interest exist

Both examiners have confirmed availability within required timeline

CV attached for external examiner

Convenor nominated

All information provided is accurate and verified

✍️ Section E: Verification

Principal Supervisor Name *

Date *

Dean of Faculty Name

Dean Approval Date

📎 Required Attachments

External Examiner CV(s) *

Examiner Information Forms (F01A, F01B, F01C)

Nomination of Examiners and Convenor Form