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Bircham International University - Postdoctoral Research - Doctor Honoris Causa.

Postdoctoral Research Online via distance learning

Bircham International University has implemented two additional levels of recognition for those who have completed the highest academic degree: the Ph.D.

These two recognition options are the Post-Doctoral Research Diploma and the Honorary Doctorate.

Postdoctoral Research

A postdoctoral diploma is the recognition of a period of professional research undertaken after obtaining a doctorate. It is not an academic degree, but rather confirmation of having completed further training to deepen knowledge in a specialized area, gain experience, improve research skills, and/or publish scientific results.

Postdoctoral studies are identified by the acronym: PostDoc.

Postdoctoral studies are recognized by the issuance of a corresponding diploma and transcript at an EQF level of 8, the highest level awarded by the European Higher Education Area (EQF European Qualifications Framework). More info...

18 Academic credits at the doctoral level.
Tuition Fee: 2.592 Euros (3.240 US$)
+ Doctorate Evaluation Transfer (Not Applicable to BIU Graduates): 1.080 Euros (1.350 US$)

Cost per BIU earned postgraduate credit: 144 Euros (180 US$)
Cost per transferred credit from previous education and/or professional experience if required: 24 Euros (30 US$).

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Admission requirements - Postdoctoral Research

* 18 academic credits at the doctoral level.
* Average duration of 12 months.
* Program structure: 100% Thesis or equivalent research.
* Open admission for individuals over 27 years of age.
* Admission requirement: Doctorate or equivalent.

After submitting your application, verifying that you hold a doctoral degree and that the research is compatible with your professional specialty, the BIU Academic Committee will respond to you regarding whether your proposal is accepted and you are admitted to the Post-Doctoral Research program. More info...

The BIU academic committee will evaluate the submitted research to ensure it meets the research requirements and issue the Postdoctoral Research Recognition Diploma. The following options will be considered:

* Expansion of the research initiated during the doctoral studies, through new appendices, fieldwork, or publication of the thesis or part thereof.
* Exploration of new lines of work and/or research based on or derived from the doctoral thesis.
* A sufficient collection of articles published in the research field.
* A new doctoral thesis following the guidelines in the doctoral dissertation study guide. More info...

 

Doctor Honoris Causa Online via distance learning

The Doctor Honoris Causa is an honorary academic title awarded by Bircham International University to recognize the exceptional merits of an individual in fields such as science, art, culture, or humanitarian service, without requiring the completion of formal studies to obtain it.

The term “Honoris Causa” comes from Latin and means “for the sake of honor.” It is granted only to individuals who have demonstrated outstanding contributions in recognition of their distinguished professional, humanitarian, and/or academic merits.

DOCTOR HONORIS CAUSA
The Doctor Honoris Causa is identified by the initials D.Hon.

A Ph.D. is an academic doctorate obtained after years of study, research, and the defense of a thesis, whereas the Doctor Honoris Causa is an honorary title awarded to acknowledge exceptional merits. Therefore, the Ph.D. is an academic achievement, while the Doctor Honoris Causa is a recognition. More info...

Admission requirements - Doctor Honoris Causa

REQUIREMENTS – DOCTOR HONORIS CAUSA
Requirements to apply for the Doctor Honoris Causa:

* Motivational letter explaining why you believe you deserve this recognition.
* Detailed Curriculum Vitae.
* Two letters of recommendation from individuals and/or institutions.

After submitting your application, BIU will conduct a pre-evaluation to verify whether you meet the minimum of 100 points required as evidence of eligibility for the issuance of this recognition. These 100 points are assessed according to the following breakdown:

CONTRIBUTION – DOCTOR HONORIS CAUSA: 4,500 Euros / 5,000 US$

Contribution to the BIU Scholarship Fund:

* Donation of 4,500 euros – 5,000 US dollars
* This donation will only become effective once BIU has confirmed that the Doctor Honoris Causa nomination has been approved.
* This donation will include the legalization of the diploma through the Hague Apostille.
* The donation amount will be transferred to the Bircham International University Scholarship Fund.
* The name of the Doctor Honoris Causa will appear as a donor in said scholarship fund.

In exceptional cases, the BIU Executive Committee may substitute the contribution amount with other considerations. More info...

POINTS BREAKDOWN FOR DOCTOR HONORIS CAUSA
--- Minimum 100 points ---

This point distribution is based on the interpretation of the CV and the documentation provided:

* Points for age (divide current age by 2)
* Leadership points (1 point for each year in managerial positions)
* Postgraduate education (10 points for each postgraduate degree)
* Doctorate (20 points for each doctoral degree)
* Professional licenses and certifications (1 to 5 points each)
* Teaching, instruction, and/or academic experience (1 to 5 points each)
* Honors, nominations, and other recognitions (1 to 5 points each)
* Publications, books, research, and articles (1 to 5 points each)
* Demonstrated services to humanity (5 to 20 points)
* Other professional and/or international achievements (5 to 20 points)

Meeting these minimums does not obligate Bircham International University to grant the Doctor Honoris Causa. The final decision must be unanimously approved by the BIU Executive Committee. More info...

The Doctor Honoris Causa is granted through the issuance of a diploma without the corresponding transcript of records, as it is not an academic degree. Both types of doctors may also collect their diploma at the corresponding graduation ceremony, whose schedule can be consulted at: More info...

Your name will be included in the official list of Doctor Honoris Causa recipients of Bircham International University, which constitutes a visible and verifiable acknowledgment of this recognition of scientific, humanitarian, and/or professional excellence. You may consult the list at the following link: More info...

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