An applicant for self-study applies to a scientific organization or educational institution through the Unified Electronic System with the following documents attached:

    - brief biographical information;

    - a copy of a master's degree or clinical residency (in medical sciences) or higher education (under a specialist's program) for registration as an independent researcher for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD);

    - a certified copy of the work book;

    - list of scientific works and their copies;

    - a copy of the diploma of a candidate of science or doctor of philosophy (PhD) or an equivalent diploma of another academic degree obtained abroad for registration as an independent applicant for the degree of doctor of science (DSc);

    - job description (VMQ-304, Appendix 2, Chapter 4, Clause 41).