The EUTOPIA PhD co-tutelle programme supports high-quality PhD projects in all research areas co-supervised by academics of the EUTOPIA member universities. It offers PhD scholarships for 3 to 4 years, depending on the length of doctoral studies in the partner universities. It is expected to lead to high-quality research projects with global impact, providing exciting research opportunities for PhD or doctoral candidates.
Application Deadline:
- 30th of June 2026.
Tell Me About The Programme:
The EUTOPIA PhD Co‑Tutelle Programme is a collaborative doctoral initiative across ten European universities. It supports jointly supervised PhD projects in all research areas, offering scholarships for 3–4 years depending on the doctoral length at partner institutions. The programme fosters global impact research, academic exchange, and integration into two research environments.
Which Fields are Eligible?
- All research areas are eligible, provided the project is co‑supervised by academics from two EUTOPIA partner universities.
Type:
- Joint PhD Scholarship | Co‑Tutelle | Europe
Who can Apply?
Applicants must:
- Be eligible for PhD enrolment at both partner universities.
- Have permanent supervisors from both the Home and Host institutions.
- Meet local/national entry requirements (e.g., Master’s degree, security clearance).
- Provide institutional endorsement (Head of Department/Doctoral School).
How are Candidates Selected?
Proposals are evaluated on:
- Quality of research project (relevance, originality, feasibility).
- Qualifications of supervisors and candidate(s).
- Added value of co‑tutelle (synergies, complementarity).
- Institutional pertinence (alignment with priorities, reciprocity).
Peer review and university leadership assessments are included.
Which Countries Are Eligible?
- European and international candidates, depending on partner university rules.
Where will the Programme be Taken?
- At two partner universities within the EUTOPIA alliance (Home + Host).
- Candidates must spend at least 12 months at each institution and 50% of their time at the Home university.
How Many Awards?
- 19 scholarships available across Home institutions:
- Babes‑Bolyai University (Romania): 5
- Ca’Foscari University of Venice (Italy): 5
- CY Cergy Paris Université (France): 4
- Technische Universität Dresden (Germany): 0 (Host only)
- Nova University Lisbon (Portugal): 0 (Host only)
- University of Warwick (UK): 5
What is the Benefit of the Scholarship?
- 3–4 year PhD fellowship/stipend (salary or stipend depending on Home institution).
- Possible travel/research allowance.
- Tuition fee exemption at Host institution (fees paid only at Home).
- Access to doctoral training, libraries, research centers, and student services at both universities.
- Double diploma (one from each partner university).
How Long Will the Scholarship Last?
- 3–4 years, depending on doctoral programme length.
Required Documents:
- Completed application form.
- Detailed research project description.
- CVs of supervisors and candidate(s).
- Motivation letter (if candidate identified).
- Letters of support (Head of Department, Doctoral School, Host institution).
- Master’s degree certificate and transcript (or equivalent).
How to Apply:
- Submit via the Home institution’s application link (listed on EUTOPIA PhD co‑tutelle webpage).
- Include all required documents.
- Ensure institutional endorsement and Host institution support.
- Await evaluation and results (by end of June 2026).
Visit the Application Weebpage for Details
