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MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, ETHIOPIA AND MINISTRY OF INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY, ETHIOPIA

Joint Integrated PhD Programme

Objective

The objective of this Joint Phd Program is to establish a strong bilateral collaboration between Ministry of Education, Ethiopia and Ministry of Innovation and Technology, Ethiopia to act as a nodal centre in offering integrated bilateral joint Ph.D programs with leading Institutes and to offer bilateral Ph.D programs benefiting all the faculties and students of Ethiopian Universities having Ph.D curriculum of course work in Ethiopia and Research work Across the global Institution and having supervisors from both the institutions aiming 5 years action plan to attain QS Ranking of Ethiopian institution,

Scope

The Scope of collaboration on academic and research activities includes the following categories:
  • Academic and Research collaboration in the areas of mutual interest.
  • Exchange of academic information, scholarly information, materials and publications.
  • Exchange of students and faculty.
  • Sponsorship of cooperative seminars, workshops and other academic meetings on latest technology advancements

Student Exchange

Pursuant to the agreement for academic exchange, Ethiopian Institute  and global Institutes will exchange students according to the terms laid out in Annexure 1. It is desired by both parties that there will be significant flow of students in both directions.

Research Collaboration

Faculty from both Institutions will collaborate in the supervision of exchange students and in joint research in disciplines of mutual interest. All such joint research activities will be governed by the terms laid out in Annexure 2

Annexure 1

1. Students under the student exchange programme will be classified as special exchange students. Special exchange students will be permitted to take courses on credit / audit, as well as participate in research activities / project work.

2. In any case, the consent of the teacher / project supervisors / research supervisors is required. Such consent will take into account among other things whether the student has pre-requisites for the course / project.

3. Course credits and grades earned will be determined by the home institution based on the grade report from the host institution.

4. Each institution will accept up to 5 students each year.

5. Participants may not spend more than 18 months normally in the exchange programme.

6. Participants will be subjected to the rules and regulations of the host institution, in addition to specific rules and regulations, if any, of the host country regarding foreign students studying in the host country.
7. Joint supervisor will be approved by the Principal Scientific advisor(Mint)

Selection and nomination

The selection and nomination of students is open throughout the academic year. The student nomination should be accompanied by:
  • Curriculum vitae.
  • Statement of aptitude from a member of the student’s school / faculty.
  • A specific outline of the programme of study at the host institution and a statement of objectives of the student.

When a nomination is forwarded by the home institution, it is presumed that the sending institution considers the student suitable for the proposed program and consents to send the student if selected by the host institution.

The host institution will evaluate the nomination and determine their suitability for selection under the Student Exchange Program.

Where the exchange student is pursuing a research or implementation project as part of the M.S(by research)or PhD (or equivalent) degree programme, the host institution will provide a suitable faculty member to jointly assist (along with the supervisor in the parent institution) the exchange student in formulating research project or jointly supervising the exchange student in the event that a research project has already been identified.

Both the collaborative  Institutes  shall provide a monthly stipend to visiting MS/Ph.D scholars under the Exchange Programme, sufficient to cover living expenses on campus.

 

The host institution will inform the home institution of any academic or other problems that may arise during the period of student’s residence in the host institution. The host institution will take appropriate action under its established policy and procedures, in consultation with the home institution to deal with such problems.

Annexure 2

• Proposals for collaborative research work under this program will be submitted with the prior approval of the Head of each institution, or his / her nominee.

• Each institution will nominate one of its members as its representative in charge of the cooperative program. Individual programs of work under this program will be jointly planned and conducted by the nominees of both parties.

• Progress of work of any individual program will be reviewed and approved by designated authorities of both parties.

• The final approval of any project will depend on the availability of guaranteed support funds..

Every collaboration will have its guidelines of the ministry which addresses issues such as IPR, funding pattern, disclosure of information etc.

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