PhD Programs: administration and procedures

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1 PhD Programs: administration and Paola GRASSO Ph.D. Office

2 What is a PhD? The PhD (in italian Dottorato di ricerca ) is a post-graduate Academic Degree awarded by Universities. In Italy, it is an Academic Title awarded at the end of a Course of not less than three years, admission to which is based on entrance examinations. Pagina 2

3 What is a PhD? The PhD is addressed to students whose main interest is high level research and it aims at preparing them to be employed in Universities, Public Corporations and Private Enterprises, equipped with research departments. The number of places on offer each year and details of the entrance examinations are set out in the Call for application. Pagina 3

4 Selection and Admissions In order to be admitted to a PhD program, without any age or citizenship restrictions, candidates must hold: an Italian university degree (4 years or 3+2 years) an academic degree awarded by a foreign Institution or University, validated as equivalent to an Italian degree by the relevant academic authorities. Pagina 4

5 What is a PhD? In our University, a PhD lasts three academic years. At the end of the Program, the PhD student will have to defend the dissertation in front of an Examination Committee and then he become a Dottore di Ricerca. It s possible to apply only for graduated students and after passing a competition. A foreign degree will be recognized just in order to be admitted to the PhD course. Pagina 5

6 PhD Programs Every year, our University offers more or less 150 PhD Programs. The complete list of the new academic programs for every year and the timetable for the admission tests are available in the Call for application Pagina 6

7 PhD Courses Admission rules are based on different policies, depending on the specific course of study: free access (for an unlimited number of students) but with mandatory entrance test restricted access (for a limited number of students, as specified each year in the Call for application ). The prevalence of the Courses belongs to the Doctoral Schools. Pagina 7

8 Doctoral Schools The Doctoral Schools are structures whose objective is the promotion, organization and management of all activities connected to their research doctorates on the basis of scientific features realized through uniform survey methods and training paths. Doctoral Schools are also responsible for the coordination, innovation and control of the teaching and scientific activity of each Doctorate. Pagina 8

9 INTERNATIONAL PHD S PROGRAMS Call for Application to fellowships and admission of Foreign Nationals Educated Abroad Inter-Institutional Agreement for International PhD Agreement for Joint Research Doctoral Thesis "En-Cotutelle" Pagina 9

10 PhD Thesis "En-Cotutelle" The Co-tutelle is a Doctoral Degree Program which is undertaken jointly at Sapienza University and another International Education Institution and which results in the student being awarded a Doctoral Degree by both Institutions. Pagina 10

11 PhD Thesis "En-Cotutelle" The "Co-tutelle" is a useful opportunity to improve and enforce the international dimension of Doctoral Studies. The key feature of this Program is that PhD students can carry out their doctoral course and their research projects in part in the foreign country institution and in part in this University, under the joint supervision of two supervisors. The "Co-tutelle allows the students to achieve a degree in both universities partners and to obtain an academic degree valid in both Countries after spending a period of study and research abroad. Pagina 11

12 PhD Thesis "En-Cotutelle" The Co-tutelle is activated after the approval of the Commission of the PhD course, during the first year. The Academic Board may approve it even for PhD students enrolled in the second year of the Course for research projects of particular scientific interest. In this case, the Academic Board must also approve one academic year of extension for the defense of the thesis. Pagina 12

13 Educational Matters The PhD student shall research and write the thesis under the joint supervision of a thesis supervisor at Sapienza University and another thesis supervisor of University partner. Each supervisor undertake to fully perform their duties as tutors of the candidate and to evaluate the doctoral thesis by means of separate and individual written reports. The positive assessment of both thesis supervisors shall be a necessary requirement for admission to the final examination. Pagina 13

14 Administrative Matters The PhD student shall be compulsorily enrolled at both Institutions. The period for researching and writing the thesis shall be three years. The thesis shall be researched and written in alternating periods at both Institutions. The duration of such periods shall be fixed by agreement between the two thesis supervisors. The doctoral thesis will be drawn up and defended in one of the two national languages. Pagina 14

15 PhD Thesis "En-Cotutelle" The Academic Board shall be appointed by the partner Universities, according to their own regulations and shall be made up of Professors or University researchers from both Institutions and shall comprise at least four members. The two thesis supervisors shall participate in the discussion but not in the valuation. Pagina 15

16 PhD Thesis "En-Cotutelle" It s possible to set up a Co-tutoring Doctorate with any foreign academic Institution. Pagina 16

17 PhD Thesis "En-Cotutelle" FRANCE SWEDEN GERMANY AUSTRALIA SPAIN CHILE CROAZIA USA PORTUGAL MEXICO BELGIUM TUNISIA NETHERLANDS ARGENTINA and many more Pagina 17

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