Following the completion of the proposed research, the student has to write the thesis documenting the research work.

The thesis should be written by:

• reporting on the work done, on its relation to previous work in the area, and on the conclusions drawn from results;
• evidencing the ability to systematically understand the scientific domain;
• proving competences, aptitudes and research methods associated with the scientific domain;
• showing the ability to conceive, design, adapt and carry out significant research, respecting the requirements imposed by academic quality and integrity standards;
• demonstrating to be able to critically analyse, evaluate and synthesise new and complex ideas;
• following the recommendations provided in the corresponding Transferable Skills courses;
• including a section describing how the research has contributed to the body of knowledge in Electrical and Computer Engineering.

The provisional thesis should be submitted within 3 to 5 years after the date of enrolment. Administrative information on the submission of the provisional thesis is available at APG https://posgraduacao.tecnico.ulisboa.pt/en/programas-doutorais/provas-academicas/