A joint PhD (JPhD), also known as a cotutelle de these or dottorato in cotutela, is an agreement between two universities in different countries that allows the students to earn a JPhD degree recognized by both institutions. This unique arrangement allows PhD students (both incoming and outcoming) to benefit from the resources, expertise, and research environments of multiple institutions. Below are some key features of a JPhD:

  1. Dual Supervision: JPhD students are co-supervised by distinguished faculty members from both participating universities.
  2. Shared Research Projects: JPhD students engage in research projects that span the collaborating institutions. Students present their PhD projects during the application process.
  3. Academic Mobility: JPhD students spend part of their PhD at each of the partner institutions, taking advantage of their facilities and networking opportunities.
  4. Dual Degrees: Upon successful completion of the program, JPhD students submit their dissertations to both universities and receive a PhD degree from the University of Naples Federico II and the partner institution.

To further support the academic mobility and research collaboration between institutions, PhD students may be eligible for a supplementary reimbursement of 1200 euros per month spent at the DII (for incoming students) and at the partner institution (for outgoing students).