co-tutelle agreements

Take advantage of our Co-tutelle agreements to build an international academic network and gain a dual-recognized doctorate.

What is a Cotutelle? A joint binational doctoral degree awarded in collaboration between two higher education institutions in different countries.

How does it work? For each binational doctorate, an individual written agreement must be signed by the official representatives of both institutions. This document outlines the legal norms, supervision details, and specific conditions for the degree.

Contact Persons for Cotutelle at EULiST Universities

Available Funding for Mobility during the Cotutelle

ERASMUS MOBILITY funding applied:

  • BUT
  • JU
  • LUT
  • NTUA
  • TUW
  • Univaq

IMT

  • The MSCA SEED program is providing funding for cotutelle. For a PhD in cotutelle, the academic partner will receive the PhD during 12 months for 30k€. The remaining is paid by IMT.
  • Funding from the DFH-UFA for Cotutelle between Germany and France: https://www.dfh-ufa.org/fr/vous-etes/etudiant/informations-pour-etudiants
  • Funding for Incoming and Outgoing mobility: Erasmus Mobility

LUH

Specific funding for cotutelle:

Incoming mobility:

  • EULiST-Travel-Grant especially for researchers. This Grant supports 1-month-research stays at LUH for researchers (doctoral candidates & PostDocs) coming from the 9 EULiST partner-universities. Lump-sum subsidy of 2000 €. Applications are possible at any time.Erasmus Mobility

Outgoing mobility:

STU

Specific funding for cotutelle

Grant Call Open for Support of Co-tutelle Agreements

Objective of this call is to support activities aimed at concluding co-tutelle agreements/framework agreements with the partner universities of the EULiST Alliance.

The maximum amount of financial support is €3,000 per grant. The funds are intended for:

  • covering personnel costs associated with activities aimed at achieving the call’s objective,
  • covering travel expenses (particularly visits to partner institutions),
  • covering costs for legal and translation services related to the conclusion of the Agreement or Cotutelle Contract.

Faculty members of the Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava who serve as supervisors in accordance with STU’s internal regulations are eligible to apply for this grant.

The applicant is required to submit a brief project proposal, including the identification of the partner institution, a description of the planned activities, a timeline, and a financial plan. Upon completion of the project, the applicant is required to submit a final report and a final financial statement.

Incoming/outgoing mobility:

  • Erasmus Mobility

URJC

European
Universities
Linking Society
and Technology

A bold alliance of eleven* universities across Europe bridging the gap between society and technology by building trust in science and ensuring inclusive access to excellence.
We create knowledge and innovation hubs that foster lasting collaboration – empowering students, researchers, citizens and institutions to co-design solutions to real-world challenges and lead the green and digital transitions.

* The University of Stuttgart has been a Cooperation Partner of the EULiST Alliance since May 2026

Map of EULiST partners across Europe: Finland, Sweden, Germany, France, Spain, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Austria, Italy and Greece.
LUT University
Jönköping University
Leibniz University Hannover
Institut Mines-Télécom
Brno University of Technology
Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava
Technical University of Vienna
Rey Juan Carlos University
University of L’Aquila
National Technical University of Athens
University of Stuttgart