World-class double and dual doctoral programs [P2.S3.P2]
AIM: To develop at least one dual and double doctoral program that would have the potential of being recognized as a world-class graduate education. In order to attract international and diverse talent, the program will consider participation of foreign experts in the role of instructors, co-supervisors and examiners as well as access to top laboratories through collaboration agreements with specialized institutions.
OBJECTIVES:
- Define the vision of a world class doctoral program with global impact in i+e
- Define candidates and characteristics for a world-class double and dual doctoral program
- Adjust the selected doctoral program to meet the global quality requirements
- Provide the formal and administrative regulatory framework for executing the program as a Consortium, creating all university regulations for dual graduate programs and intermediate outputs
- Define an aggressive plan to attract international talent to the program (internships, scholarships, etc.)
- Define and work international alliances for double “dual” degree programs
- Develop a sustainable business model to attract industries to these programs
- Identify funding opportunities for graduate professional education