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Joint PhD

Joint PhD & Research Visits

Warwick PGRs can undertake part of their studies at an international partner institution, or pursue a joint degree.

Prospective PGRs

Find out about our joint PhD programmes

Current PGRs

Manage the practicalities of your joint PhD

Supervisors and Staff

Access agreements and guidance

Joint PhD Programmes

A* STAR

Molecular Cell Biology and Microbiology PhD studentships, with 2 years at Warwick and 2 years in Singapore at an A*STAR institute.

EIT-Warwick

The opportunity for PGRs in SEM to spend 2 years at Warwick and 2 years at EIT, Ningbo.

Eutopia

The EUTOPIA alliance consists of ten European universities committed to delivering open, innovative and inclusive higher education in Europe.

Monash-Warwick

An MWA Joint PhD enables you to participate in an international PhD programme, spending a minimum of one year each at Warwick and Monash.

SJTU-Warwick

PhDs jointly supervised by SJTU and Warwick with at least one year spent at the host institution.

Institutional Travel Guidance

If you are undertaking a joint or collaborative programme, you will spend time at both institutions. The following principles apply to all research visits.

Before your visit

  • Confirm with your supervisors and notify us of planned travel dates
  • CAS is assigned by admissions (applicants) or the Visa Advice Services (current students)
  • Visa holders must submit a change of study location request

During your visit

  • You will be fully enrolled at both institutions from the course start date
  • You cannot engage in activities on campus until full enrolment is confirmed

    Key Processes for Joint PGRs

    Enrolment

    PGRs on joint programmes must be fully enrolled at both institutions.

    Monitoring

    Engagement and monitoring applies at both institutions throughout.

    Supervision

    Supervisors should be appointed at both institutions.

      Travel Between Institutions

      You must notify us of your Joint PhD travel dates.

      Thesis submission and examination

      Requirements vary by country - check your agreement.

      Certification

      The student receives a joint award from both institutions.

      Supervisor & Staff Guidance

      Request a New Cotutelle Agreement

      New cotutelles may be requested by the proposed Warwick supervisor if they have support from their department. They may not be requested directly by applicants or current PGRs.

      Supervising PGRs based away from Warwick

      Guidance on the responsibilities of supervisors when their PGRs are based abroad but are in active study.

      Do you have a question that is not answered here? Contact us at JointPhD@warwick.ac.uk.

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