The process of awarding academic degrees and scientific titles in the field of military sciences in Bulgaria is strictly regulated by the Academic Personnel Development Act in the Republic of Bulgaria, as well as by the relevant regulations. The awarding of scientific degrees (Doctor, Doctor of Science) and academic titles (Principal assistant, Associate Professor, Professor) is carried out on a competitive basis and depends on the number of points scored by the candidate according to the established criteria. In this article we will look in detail at the minimum national requirements for applicants for scientific degrees and scientific titles in the field of military sciences.
Which scientific fields in Bulgaria belong to the field of military sciences?
According to the Academic Development Act in the Republic of Bulgaria, the following areas belong to the field of military sciences:
- National security
- Military science.
How to obtain a scientific degree or academic title in the field of military sciences?
The main regulatory document governing the awarding of scientific degrees and academic titles in Bulgaria is the Law on the Development of Academic Personnel in the Republic of Bulgaria. It entered into force in 2010 and has been amended several times since then, the latest of which was published on 18 March 2025. The law establishes both general principles of certification and minimum national requirements for various scientific fields, including the field of military sciences.
In order to obtain a doctoral degree, an applicant must complete doctoral studies, successfully pass the examinations stipulated in the curriculum and defend a thesis. In addition, proof of scientific qualification through academic achievements is a prerequisite. These include publications in peer-reviewed publications indexed in international databases (Scopus, Web of Science), publication of monographs and scientific books, patents, copyrights, and a high citation index (H-index).
How to achieve a high H-index – we told in the previous article.
The awarding of scientific degrees (doctor, doctor of sciences) and academic titles (principal assistant, associate professor, professor) is carried out on a competitive basis using a point system of evaluation. The final grade depends on the number of points gained for scientific productivity, which directly affects the chances of successfully defending a thesis and obtaining the appropriate academic status.
In the previous material we have discussed in detail the requirements and procedure for obtaining academic degrees and academic titles in the field of arts.
Below is the table with the minimum required points for aspirants of degrees and titles in Military Science.
Minimum number of points required for degrees and titles in the field of Security and Defence
Number of points for the indicators:
|
Group of indicators |
Indicator |
Number of points |
|
А |
1. Defence of a thesis for the scientific degree of "Doctor". |
50 |
|
B |
2. Defence of a dissertation for the scientific degree "Doctor of Sciences". |
100 |
|
C |
3. Monograph on the dissertation in the relevant scientific field for the degree of scientific doctor of sciences. |
100 |
|
D |
4. Publication of a monograph not submitted as a major thesis. |
100 |
|
5. Publication of a book based on a defended dissertation for the degree of "doctor" or "doctor of sciences". |
75 |
|
|
6. Scientific publications in journals reviewed in the international databases Scopus or Web of Science (*n - number of co-authors). |
30/n |
|
|
7. Scientific publications in non-peer-reviewed scientific journals or collective collections, as well as in specialised journals containing restricted information (*n - number of co-authors). |
10/n |
|
|
8. Studies published and cited in scientific journals indexed in Scopus or Web of Science (*n - number of co-authors). |
45/n |
|
|
9. Studies published in non-peer-reviewed scientific journals or collective collections, as well as in specialised journals containing restricted information (*n - number of co-authors). |
15/n |
|
|
10. Published chapter in a collective monograph (*n - number of co-authors). |
20/n |
|
|
E
|
11. Citation in scientific publications that are indexed in international databases Scopus/Web of Science or in monographs and collective collections. |
15 |
|
12. Citation in monographs and peer-reviewed collective collections. |
10 |
|
|
13. Citation in non-peer-reviewed scientific journals. |
5 |
|
|
F
|
14. Obtaining the scientific degree "Doctor of Science". |
40 |
|
15. Scientific supervision of a successfully defended doctoral student (*n - number of co-supervisor of the corresponding doctoral student). |
40/n |
|
|
16. Participation in a national scientific or educational project. |
15 |
|
|
17. Participation in an international scientific or educational project. |
20 |
|
|
18. Leading a national research or education project. |
30 |
|
|
19. Management of an international scientific or educational project. |
40 |
|
|
20. Published university or school textbook (*n - number of co-authors). |
40/n |
|
|
21. Published university textbook or school textbook (*n - number of co-authors). |
20/n |
|
|
22. Participation in groups for the development of strategic and doctrinal documents in the field of security and defence. |
30/n |
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