STRENGTHENING DOCTORAL COLLABORATION IN EUROPE: COTUTELLE OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN INVEST
Strengthening Doctoral Collaboration in Europe: Cotutelle Opportunities within INVEST
INVEST European Doctoral Day Webinar
INVEST European Doctoral Day Webinar
To mark European Doctorate Day on 13 May 2026, the INVEST European University Alliance invites you to an online webinar dedicated to advancing doctoral education, fostering international research collaboration, and exploring cotutelle opportunities across partner institutions.
This initiative aims to strengthen cooperation among INVEST universities while promoting doctoral mobility, joint supervision, and cross-border academic exchange.
Event Details
- Title: Strengthening Doctoral Collaboration in Europe: Cotutelle Opportunities within INVEST
- Date: Wednesday, 13 May 2026
- Time: 14:00 – 15:30 CET / 15:00 – 16:30 EET
- Format: Online Webinar
- Host: University of Milano-Bicocca
- Responsible: Prof. Paola Branduardi (UNIMIB)
- Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Registration: https://forms.gle/tmd8tKLdUsTwCqMu7
Objectives
This webinar will:
- Raise awareness of the INVEST doctoral cooperation framework
- Inform doctoral candidates and supervisors about cotutelle opportunities
- Promote mobility and joint supervision across partner universities
- Strengthen scientific collaboration and networking within the INVEST alliance
Who Should Attend
The event is open to participants across the INVEST Alliance, including:
- PhD candidates
- Supervisors and faculty members
- Master’s students (M1 & M2)
- Administrative staff involved in doctoral education
- Representatives of partner institutions
Programme
14:00 – 14:05 | Opening – European Doctoral Day
Welcome and introduction, highlighting the importance of doctoral collaboration in Europe.
14:05 – 14:25 | INVEST Doctoral Cooperation
Overview of collaboration opportunities for PhD candidates and supervisors within the alliance.
14:25 – 14:50 | Cotutelle Framework within INVEST
Presentation of the cotutelle model, including:
Presentation of the cotutelle model, including:
- Eligibility criteria
- Supervision structure
- Mobility requirements
- Administrative procedures
- Thesis defence and recognition
- Announcement of the INVEST training platform
14:50 – 15:10 | Testimonials
Insights from a doctoral candidate and a supervisor involved in cotutelle or joint supervision.
15:10 – 15:30 | Q&A Session
Open discussion with participants.
Join us to explore how the INVEST alliance is shaping the future of doctoral collaboration in Europe.