a) Students must submit a request concerning the topic of their doctoraldissertation to the Academic Registrar. The title of the research project(already approved by their thesis director), information concerning objectivesand methods, as well and a basic bibliography should be indicated. The topic ofthe intended research, apart from the suggestionsof the Director, must take into account the research guidelines periodically established by the School. Thesis topics remain valid for five years, afterwhich time it is necessary to ask for an annual renewal and pay the relevantfee.