

The Doctoral Program provided at ISDS-UB aims at the formation of professional and transversal competencies in a interdisciplinary context. It has two parts: (a) an interdisciplinary training program based on advanced university studies; (b) an individual scientific research program. The courses and activities included in these programs are associated with a corresponding specific numerical value – numbers of credits (ECTS)– which are earned by the students after their successful completion. All students must earn at least 240 credits through participation in these two programs, in order to complete the doctoral program.
1). The training program based on advanced university studies includes courses and training activities meant to achieve a high level of knowledge in the field, necessary in the research activity, and which are generally taught in the first year. The training program may include: participation in the courses offered by ISDS-UB or other doctoral schools in the country or abroad, the study of special articles or books completed with an evaluation, research activities and submission of papers. The Ph.D. students undergoing advanced university studies must earn at least 30 credits (ECTS) from course activities. Each study program has a section dedicated to courses and designed to enhance the research activity of our students.
NOTE: As mentioned, you can also take part in courses at other doctoral schools, as you decide together with the supervisor and steering committee. In order to prove the participation to the course, you will obtain from each professor a catalogue with your grade and with the number of ECTS. At least half of the credits must be obtained from the courses at ISDS-UB (see the exact number in the study plan).
2). The scientific research program involves the participation of the Ph.D. student in one or more research projects established by the steering committee. It is possible to establish complex research themes involving research teams made up of doctoral students, coordinated by one or more Ph.D. supervisors, each doctoral student having well-established objectives. In this way, Ph.D. students can run sub-projects themselves or coordinate research teams. They can propose themes in co-coordination.
The scientific research program may also be carried out in research institutions with national or international recognition. Within the European framework, this mobility has a special dimension. It is intended to promote collaboration based on already existing partnerships or created through participation in joint research programs. This improves the training of future researchers by increasing access to European learning and research resources. The Council of the Doctoral School will, where appropriate, determine the way in which the mobility takes place.
The activities of the scientific research program amount to at least 210 credits (ECTS), with equivalence possibilities, according to the law.
This information is included in the study plan designed for a three year period, starting with the year of enrollment. After your enrollment, you will consult with your supervisor and steering committee and establish an individual training plan which will serve as a general guideline for your doctoral course. This document is mandatory and it has to be prepared during your first month of study.
In order to find out more information about ISDS-UB and better understand your rights and obligation as a doctoral candidate, please consult: Regulations on organizing and functioning of the Interdiscipinary School of Doctoral Studies – University of Bucharest, at the web adress https://isds.unibuc.ro/regulations/.