International collaborations

Strongly encouraged is a period of study abroad, starting in the second year of the course, so that students can learn advanced research techniques and/or address emerging research topics with respect to their chosen scientific field. All three universities under the agreement have signed collaborative training and research agreements with other foreign universities. Students can, therefore, rely on the tutor's international relations network to identify the most suitable overseas location with respect to their specific research interests. For the stay abroad for research activities, the amount of the scholarship is increased to the extent of 50% for a total period not exceeding 12 months. This period may be extended by an additional 6 months for doctoral programs in co-tutorship or activated in accordance with Article 3 paragraph 2 of Ministerial Decree 226/2021.The website of the doctoral programs of the University of Parma, and in particular the Regulations of the Doctoral Programs of the University of Parma contain detailed information on how to access international mobility. It is possible to follow the doctoral course in co-tutorship with a foreign university upon agreement with the tutor and coordinator and drawing up an agreement between the two universities. The co-tutela may be activated, subject to approval of the Board of Teachers, in favor of students enrolled in the first or second year of the course, in order to allow the research program to be carried out at both contracting locations.
 

Each doctoral student is assured, in addition to the grant and within the existing financial resources in the budget of the accredited subjects under current legislation, a budget for research activities in Italy and abroad equal to 10% of the amount of the grant itself. This budget is managed by the Department seat of reference of the student's activities, according to the specific procedures provided.