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[vc_section nav_skin=”light” custom_bg_color=”{“dir“:“to top“,“from“:{“id“:“Light background“,“color“:“#f9fafb“},“to“:{“id“:“custom_1141411115464664“,“color“:“#ffffff“}}” el_design=”{“desktop“:{“padding-top“:“70“}}”][vc_row max_width=”900″ nav_skin=”light” consent_include=”include” custom_bg_color=”{“solid“:{“id“:““,“color“:““}}”][vc_column el_design=”{“desktop“:{“padding-top“:“15“,“padding-right“:“15“,“padding-bottom“:“15“,“padding-left“:“15“}}” css_animation=”wtbx-anim-left-to-right-small” css_animation_easing=”wtbx_easing-natural” css_animation_duration=”wtbx-duration-1000″ css_animation_delay=””][vc_text_element typography=”{“variants“:“300“,“font_size“:“24px“}” css_animation=””]T\u00e9cnico offers the possibility for students to enroll in Cotutelle PhDs.[\/vc_text_element][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_heading heading_text=”What is a Cotutelle PhD?” heading_wrapper=”h3″ alignment=”align_left” heading_color=”{“solid“:{“id“:“Dark color“,“color“:“#2d3543“}}” heading_typography=”{“variants“:“800“,“font_size“:“30px“}” css_animation=””][vc_text_element css_animation=””]A Cotutelle PhD is a jointly supervised programme established between two institutions from different countries. A student enrolled in this programme submits and defends a single PhD thesis, after which each institution issues an independent PhD diploma. These diplomas will reference the joint supervision Cotutelle agreement and the participating institutions. Typically, a Cotutelle PhD Programme lasts four years of full-time study.[\/vc_text_element][vc_empty_space][vc_heading heading_text=”What are the main characteristics of a Cotutelle PhD?” heading_wrapper=”h3″ alignment=”align_left” heading_color=”{“solid“:{“id“:“Dark color“,“color“:“#2d3543“}}” heading_typography=”{“variants“:“800“,“font_size“:“30px“}” css_animation=””][vc_empty_space][vc_expandable_list style=”boxed” skin=”light” title_typography=”{“variants“:“600“}” css_animation=”” accent_color=”{“id“:“Main accent color“,“color“:“#009de0“}”][vc_expandable_list_item title=”Enrollment”][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_service style=”left” bullet_type=”number” number=”” bullet_typography=”{“font_size“:“2em“}” heading=”” heading_typography=”{“variants“:“700“,“font_size“:“18px“}” css_animation=”” bullet_color=”{“solid“:{“id“:“Main accent color“,“color“:“#4970ff“}}”]PhD students are enrolled at both institutions. The Home institution is the one that selects the candidate and where the candidate is first enrolled. The Host institution is the institution enrolling the student at a later stage.[\/vc_service][\/vc_expandable_list_item][vc_expandable_list_item title=”Scientific supervision”][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_service style=”left” bullet_type=”number” number=”” bullet_typography=”{“font_size“:“2em“}” heading=”” heading_typography=”{“variants“:“700“,“font_size“:“18px“}” css_animation=”” bullet_color=”{“solid“:{“id“:“Main accent color“,“color“:“#4970ff“}}”]Besides the student\u2019s home supervisor, the host institution nominates a local co-supervisor.[\/vc_service][\/vc_expandable_list_item][vc_expandable_list_item title=”Mobility plan”][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_service style=”left” bullet_type=”number” number=”” bullet_typography=”{“font_size“:“2em“}” heading=”” heading_typography=”{“variants“:“600“,“font_size“:“18px“}” css_animation=”” bullet_color=”{“solid“:{“id“:“Main accent color“,“color“:“#4970ff“}}”]PhD students are required to spend leaving periods at the institutions involved (number of periods, time, duration and location to be defined in the Cotutelle agreement) to attend courses or do research.[\/vc_service][\/vc_expandable_list_item][vc_expandable_list_item title=”Tuition fees”][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_service style=”left” bullet_type=”number” number=”” bullet_typography=”{“font_size“:“2em“}” heading=”” heading_typography=”{“variants“:“700“,“font_size“:“18px“}” css_animation=”” bullet_color=”{“solid“:{“id“:“Main accent color“,“color“:“#4970ff“}}”]During the periods at each institution, strictly compulsory tuition fees must be paid according to the local rules.[\/vc_service][\/vc_expandable_list_item][vc_expandable_list_item title=”Admission to public defense”][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_service style=”left” bullet_type=”number” number=”” bullet_typography=”{“font_size“:“2em“}” heading=”” heading_typography=”{“variants“:“700“,“font_size“:“18px“}” css_animation=”” bullet_color=”{“solid“:{“id“:“Main accent color“,“color“:“#4970ff“}}”]All institutions involved must agree with the PhD thesis submission, and the specific details of the public defense event.[\/vc_service][\/vc_expandable_list_item][\/vc_expandable_list][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row max_width=”900″ nav_skin=”light” consent_include=”include” el_design=”{“desktop“:{“padding-bottom“:“70“}}”][vc_column el_design=”{“tablet_portrait“:{“padding-right“:“15“},“desktop“:{“padding-top“:“15“,“padding-right“:“60“,“padding-bottom“:“15“,“padding-left“:“15“}}” css_animation=””][vc_empty_space][vc_icon style=”simple” simple_style=”circle” size=”2em” cont_size=”3em” align=”wtbx_align_center” css_animation=”wtbx-anim-top-to-bottom-small” css_animation_easing=”wtbx_easing-natural” css_animation_duration=”wtbx-duration-1000″ css_animation_delay=”” icon=”{“font“:“scape-controls“,“icon“:“scape-controls-Down-7“}” icon_color=”{“solid“:{“id“:“Main accent color“,“color“:“#009de0“}}” bg_color=”{“solid“:{“id“:“custom_1141411115464664“,“color“:“#ffffff“}}” link=”url:%23more”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section custom_bg_type=”image” custom_bg_cover=”cover” custom_bg_repeat=”no-repeat” custom_bg_position=”Center top” nav_skin=”light” el_design=”{“desktop“:{“padding-top“:“100“,“padding-bottom“:“100“}}” overlay_color=”{“solid“:{“id“:“custom_color“,“color“:“rgba(242,245,250,0.8)“}}” custom_bg_image=”1123″ section_id=”more”][vc_row max_width=”900″ nav_skin=”light” consent_include=”include”][vc_column css_animation=””][vc_heading heading_text=”How to join a Cotutelle PhD programme?” heading_wrapper=”h3″ alignment=”align_left” heading_color=”{“solid“:{“id“:“Dark color“,“color“:“#2d3543“}}” heading_typography=”{“variants“:“800“,“font_size“:“30px“}” css_animation=””][vc_empty_space][vc_text_element css_animation=””]Cotutelle PhD programmes are set through:<\/p>\n

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  1. Individual agreements<\/strong><\/li>\n
  2. Framework agreements<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Individual agreements typically involve a specific PhD student enrolled in a Cotutelle PhD programme, with research co-supervised by advisors from two institutions. These agreements specify the PhD student\u2019s name and the supervisors from both institutions. Generally, these individual agreements are established based on the supervisors’ shared interest in developing a particular PhD research topic.<\/p>\n

    Individual agreements follow this general minute<\/a> and must be discussed with the T\u00e9cnico Post-Graduation Office<\/a>.[\/vc_text_element][vc_empty_space][vc_text_element css_animation=””]Framework agreements are broader in scope and may involve multiple institutions. These agreements may be centered on specific scientific fields or particular PhD programmes. They are typically referred to as \u201cDual Degrees,\u201d though the fundamental principles are similar to Cotutelle PhD programmes. PhD candidates apply for these programmes within specific deadline and according to predefined rules.<\/p>\n

    T\u00e9cnico is currently involved in the following Cotutelle framework agreements:<\/p>\n