Joint PhD Degree (Cotutelle) Program.

Joint PhD Degree (Cotutelle) Program
The Joint PhD Degree Program, offered in the Cotutelle mode, is a flagship academic initiative of AcSIR that promotes international research collaboration and academic mobility. These programs are bilateral in nature, established between AcSIR and a partner university through formal agreements, and are designed to provide students with a truly global research experience.Under this program, a student is jointly enrolled at AcSIR and the partner university, conducts research under dual supervision, and is required to spend a minimum of 12 months at eachinstitution. Upon fulfilling the academic requirements of both institutions, the student receives a Doctor of Philosophy degree from each. These degrees clearly indicate the joint nature of theprogram and reflect the collaborative academic effort.

Joint PhD opportunities for AcSIR students
Program Highlights

• Joint supervision by faculty members from both AcSIR and the partner university
• Jointly awarded Ph.D. degree, with two testamurs—one from each institution, explicitly reflecting the collaborative nature of the program
• Fully funded 12-month research fellowship at the partner university, including a monthly stipend, tuition fee waiver, international return airfare etc.
• Access to advanced research facilities and infrastructure at both institutions
• Opportunities for interdisciplinary research in areas of shared academic and scientific interest.

Admissions to Joint PhD Program
Admissions to AcSIR’s Joint PhD (Cotutelle) Programs are conducted annually. Notifications regarding available positions, eligibility criteria, and application processes are published on the AcSIR website and circulated via official communication channels.

Selection Process

• A formal call for applications is issued by AcSIR once a partner university confirms its participation
• Applicants may identify potential supervisors at the partner institution whose research aligns with their interests and obtain consent for joint supervision
• Applications are screened internally by AcSIR, and shortlisted candidates are forwarded to the partner university
• The partner university conducts its own evaluation and selection process based on academic merit and research compatibility
• Final selection is subject to approval by both institutions
• Successful candidates receive an official offer for admission in the program.

Our Partners
1. University of Melbourne, Australia (Apply Now)
2. RMIT University, Melbourne
3. Deakin University, Melbourne
4. University of Western Australia, Perth
5. University of Agder, Norway