Encouraging and supporting early career researchers - Case study of how to combine international and national resources PhD Prof. Ovidiu Gabriel IANCU Vice-rector for MA and PhD Studies
Study Programs in Romania The education in Romania is made up of public and private institutions and is organized in levels for the coherence and continuity of education. Currently, in Romania there are more than: 56 higher education institutions accredited (49 civilian institutions of higher education in state universities and 7 military) 26 private institutions of higher education accredited
Doctoral Studies in Romania Doctoral studies represent the third cycle of studies offered by the higher institutions with the purpose of expanding knowledge through original scientific research. They allow the acquisition of a level 8 qualification according to The European Qualifications Framework and to The National Qualifications Framework. Doctoral studies are organized as stipulated by the National Education Law No. 1/2011, the Government Decision No. 681/2011 regarding the approval of the Code of doctoral studies, and by the University Regulations regarding the organization and the carrying out of the doctoral studies.
Doctoral Studies in Romania Doctoral studies are organized only in the form of full time studies. The programs of doctoral studies are organized with state budget financing, with self-financing or based on other legally constituted sources.
Doctoral Studies in Romania The doctoral studies of a doctoral student are planned for a period of 3 academic years (each composed of 2 academic semesters) and comprise: a training program based on advanced academic studies, carried out in a doctoral school and composed of activities performed in institutionalized study groups; an individual program of scientific research/artistic creation.
Structure of Study Programs The doctoral studies end with the public defense of an original paper, called doctoral thesis, which is the result of the research activity or artistic creation carried out by the doctoral student during his/her doctoral studies. The title of doctor is granted or not granted on the basis of the doctoral thesis and its public defense.
Structure of Study Programs
Where we are
The city of Iaşi Iași has traditionally been one of the leading centers of Romanian social, cultural, academic and artistic life Metropolitan area of 350,000 inhabitants Home to the first Romanian university (Alexandru Ioan Cuza University) and to the first engineering school, it accommodates over 75,000 students in 5 public and 3 private universities
First time in Iaşi 1508 first Romanian print 1640 first school in Romanian Language 1671 first Synagogue in Romania 1833 first Medical Society in Romania 1856 first Botanical Garden in Romania 1860 first Romanian Modern University 1876 world s first Jewish Theater 1896 first National Theater in Romania
Alexandru Ioan Cuza University The oldest Romanian university Full-range and high-quality services for international students Diplomas recognised all over Europe Top research university of Romania
Short history 1642 - Academia Domnească, the first Romanian medical school with university status was founded 1859 - Alexandru Ioan Cuza, the prince of unified Romanian Principalities of Moldova and Wallachia, initiated a series of reforms that contributed to the modernization of Romanian society and state structures 1860 - University of Iași, the first modern Romanian university, is officially inaugurated on the 26th of October 2005 - The Bologna System is implemented 2010 - Celebration of 150 years of modern higher education in Romania
Facts and figures 15 faculties 3-cycles study system Diploma Supplements issued for all degrees Degrees taught in international languages 92 Bachelor programs (including programs in foreign languages) 167 Master programs (including programs in foreign languages) 25 724 students: 18 594 bachelor students 6 360 master students 775 PhD students Teaching staff: 783 full-time academic staff 410 associated professors 26 PhD programs
Doctoral Schools Sciences 11 Doctoral Schools Interdisciplinary DS of Chemistry, Life & Earth Sciences (Biology + Chemistry + Geography + Geology + Environmental Sciences) DS of Computer Science DS of Mathematics DS of Physics
Doctoral Schools Social Sciences & Humanities DS of Economics and Business Administration DS of History DS of Letters DS of Orthodox Theology DS of Philosophy and Social Political Sciences DS of Psychology and Education Sciences DS of Law More details on www.uaic.ro
Research Constantly ranked in top 3 research universities in Romania about 245 PhD supervisors 775 Doctoral students (full time and distance learning): including 15 Foreign students financed by the Romanian Government and 16 Foreign students paying tuition fees
Research Main research fields: Properties of natural and artificial nanostructured systems Environmental and natural or anthropic risks Applied and fundamental Mathematics and Computer Science Social representation of poverty, power and minorities Strategic orientations in the global economy Intercultural studies
International cooperation Erasmus mobility agreements with over 260 European Universities 70 general bilateral agreements with universities worldwide Ranked 348 in the world in QS Ranking for Internationalisation
International cooperation Alexandru Ioan Cuza University is: member of Coimbra Group, Utrecht Network, Balkan Universities Network affiliated, among others, to European University Association, International Association of Universities, Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie founding member of the Francophone Universities Network (RUFAC)
International cooperation European projects under coordination: LLP- ERASMUS ERASMUS MUNDUS TEMPUS LEONARDO DA VINCI GRUNDTVING ERASMUS IP JEAN MONNET
Student life Accomodation & Meals More than 6600 places in 14 student houses 3 student restaurants Medical services for all students Libraries & computer rooms with free Internet access in each faculty Sports facilities University Sports Center Recreation parks, coffee shops, gardens
Facilities Anastasie Fătu Botanical Garden the first and largest botanical garden of Romania University Museum illustrates the history of Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iaşi recreates the living conditions of the 6000 year old Cucuteni Civilization Mihai Eminescu Central University Library one of the main guidelines of the university life 2.3 million bibliographic units with an annual increase of 25.000 volumes
Incoming Students Housing (Gaudeamus Center for International Exchange) Buddy System - upon request, ensured by student associations Academic Counselling - one coordinator (academic staff) at each faculty Support with residence permit - assistance from the Department of International Relations for obtaining residence permit Medical assistance - ensured by the Student Medical Center on campus Intensive Romanian Language Courses
Events in Campus Welcome Days Graduate s Day Erasmus Day Masquerade Ball University Anniversary Days Street Games Student Association Parties Concerts
CASE STUDY: Doctoral programme POSDRU/88/1.5/S/47646 funded by the European Social Fund (85%), the Romanian Government (13%) and the Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iasi (2%)
Name of the Participant: "Alexandru Ioan Cuza" University of Iasi (legal representative Rector Vasile IȘAN, Prof PhD) Partners: University of Bucharest (responsible Anca DINISCHIOTU, Prof PhD) National Institute of Research & Development for Technical Physics - IFT Iaşi (responsible Director Horia CHIRIAC, Prof PhD)
Scope and Objectives: General Objective: To make research career more attractive and motivating while providing for proper support to PhD students and improving their mobility within doctoral programs. Specific Objective: To make research career more attractive to the best university students. To improve the quality of the PhD students activity while providing for financial support and proper mobility. To get increased attendance rate of the young people attending initial training towards a research career, at least at the quality level proposed by the European Union best practice guidelines. To create encouraging framework for dissemination and valorisation of the research outcomes. Horizontal Objectives: Equal chances Sustainable development IT&C Trans-national approach
MANAGEMENT TEAM Project Manager: PhD Prof. Ovidiu Gabriel IANCU Assistent Manager: PhD Prof. Iuliana GEORGESCU Financial Officer: Ec. Marina SÂRBU Legal Advisor: Adriana DOCAN
Long-term Experts Scientific Expert (A): PhD Prof. Octavian GROZA Information Expert (A): Gabriela COSTIN Communication Expert (A): PhD Lect. Liviu-George MAHA Implementation-Reporting Expert (A): Eng. Maria SAVA IT Expert (B): PhD Ec. Sabina-Cristiana MIHALACHE (NECULA) Implementation Contracts Expert (C): Ec. Corina BERICA ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Supporting Team: PhD Lect. Ionel BOAMFĂ PhD Ec. Diana RADU Mrs Ionela MAHOMED
Starting Date End date Total amount of the contract established with the Managing Authority (grant + own share+ noneligible expenses) UAIC own share/ contribution Pre-finance by the UAIC Amount Date of receipt 01.03.2010 28.02.2013 4,070,929.75 Euro 78,784.52 Euro 358,831.39 Euro 02.04.2011 1 Euro = 4.1054 lei (01.03.2010)
Funded Doctoral Fields Sciences Biology Chemistry Geography and Geology Computer Science Mathematics Physics
Funded Doctoral Fields Social Sciences & Humanities Economics and Business Administration History Philosophy and Social Political Sciences Psychology and Education Sciences Letters More details on www.bursedoctorale.ro
No. Faculty Scholarships assigned to Doctoral Fields supported by the project 1 Biology 6 2 Chemistry 5 3 Economics and Business Administration 42 4 Physics 14 5 Philosophy and Social Political Sciences 23 6 Geography and Geology 19 7 Computer Science 4 8 History 20 9 Letters 28 10 Mathematics 2 11 Psychology and Education Sciences 13 TOTAL 176
Initial number of beneficiaries (PhD students): 180 Final number of beneficiaries (PhD students): 176 Target Group Forecast Value Achieve value PhD students (students attending PhD studies): 180 Women Men Women Men 90 90 111 65 Throughout this period, 5 PhD students have permanently withdrawn from studies (2 Economics and Business Administration, 1 Letters, 1 History, 1 Philosophy and Political Sciences) A PhD student from the Faculty of Letters then joined the team. She had made part of the previous project and had subsequently had a maternity leave. Other 2 PhD students (1 History, 1 Psychology and Education Sciences) have requested for a temporary withdrawal from study in compliance with the AMPOSDRU stipulations. A number of 2 PhD students (SD FEAA) have been granted an extended period to complete their PhD thesis.
Indicators Forecast value Achieve value Output Indicators Number of beneficiaries (PhD students) 178 176 Number of the financially assisted Doctoral 11 11 Schools Doctoral Programs Result Indicators Beneficiary rate (PhD students having got 80% % (97,19%)* their PhD degrees) (%) Number of the scientific works having been 576 584 presented Doctoral Programs Number of scientific works having been published Doctoral Programs 414 966 Number of PhD students having got their PhD degrees Doctoral Programs 142 173 ** (111 women 63,79% ) out of the total of 174 PhD students who have presented their thesis for public debate have already had their title confirmed by the Romanian Ministry of Education * The percent value has been calculated based on the PhD students who have had their title confirmed by the MEC. ** while a PhD student from the Faculty of Geography presented his thesis for public debate in France in compliance with the joint degree agreement Two PhD students have been granted extended periods in compliance with the UAIC Senate decision while 2 PhD students have had withdrawn from study
Additional Output Indicators Additional Output Indicators Forecast Value in the Latest Additional Act Achieve Value Number of trans-national and inter/intrasector research mobility in the field of the PhD thesis Number of national inter/intra-sector research mobility in the field of the PhD thesis. Number of PhD students participations in international conferences, training seminars and programs abroad. Number of PhD students participations in international conferences, training seminars and programs in Romania. Number of titles (specialized books and magazines) having been bought 534 (for 178 PhD students x 3 months) 399,7 (84 PhD students) 43 26 (18 women) 78 62 (48 women) 43 32 (28 women) 36 176
Additional Result Indicators Number of published articles whose authors/co-authors are PhD students and which have been included in the Web of Knowledge Number of articles whose authors/co-authors are PhD students and which have been included in well-known international databases. Number of scientific research projects having been validated within the Doctoral School. Number of inter-institutional agreements between IOSUD and national/international partners with a view to provide for research training (doctoral mobility) Number of seminars /conferences organized by IOSUD and the Doctoral Schools (others than weekly seminars organized within Doctoral Schools) Forecast Value in the latest additional act Achieve value 98 138 106 595 170 178 50 80 24 28
Subsequently to presentation of doctoral theses for public debate: 24 theses have gained the distinction Excellent 135 theses have gained the distinction Very Good* 12 theses have gained the distinction Good *including the doctoral thesis presented by a PhD student, at the University of Bordeaux, in the field of Geography 100 scientific advisors have coordinated the PhD students of the target group
94 application files evaluated and selected for participation in international conferences/seminars (62 international+ 32 national) 84 research training in evaluated and validated trans-national institutions 26 evaluated and validated national research training 92 PhD students graduated the module on management of the scientific research organised by the CNCS (former CNCSIS) at the UAIC
43 PhD students graduated the course on Prohibition on Discrimination, organized by the International Institute of Human Rights Strasbourg and the Faculty of Law of the Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iasi, on 6 September 2010, within the fourth session of the Summer School of Human Rights (which took place between 6 and 12 September 2010.) 69 international agreements concluded with prominent European universities with a view to develop research training. 11 institutional agreements concluded with European research centres / innovative companies.
AWARDS A prize for exceptional doctoral research has been awarded to Andreea Apetrei by two prominent international organisations. Andreea Apetrei, PhD of economics since 2012, has got the prize for the best research in the field of Management and Governance, within the Emerald/EFMD Outstanding Doctoral Research Awards. Awards are sponsored by the Emerald Group Publishing Ltd., the editor of the greatest collection of scientific business and management journals, together with the Foundation for Management Development, an organisation with more than 700 members in the academic, business and public services areas.