Honorary doctor

The Swedish Defence University appoints honorary doctors to honour people who have made significant contributions to society within the Swedish Defence University's area of activity.

Honorary doctorates at the Swedish Defence University can be awarded to both Swedish and foreign individuals who have made outstanding contributions to science, to society in a broad sense, or to the Swedish Defence University and our activities. The operations must have a clear link to our area of activity: defence, crisis management and security. Honorary doctorates can be awarded to both academics and people who have merited themselves in a way other than scientific.

An honorary doctorate cannot be awarded to a person in the same year as the person in question receives the Swedish Defence University's Medal of Merit, and also nor for the same accomplishment.

Honorary doctorates are conferred at the Swedish Defence University's Academic Ceremony where they receive the university's insignia.

Nomination and appointment

Nomination

All employees, including adjuncts and those involved in the training of cadets during training at the Swedish Armed Forces' specialist and functional schools, have the right to nominate.

Preparation

A working group appointed by the Research and Education Board will assess the nominations received and compile proposals for candidate(s).

Decision on appointment

The Vice-Chancellor decides on the appointment of an honorary doctorate.

As an employee, you can read more about the current nomination here.