Agreement for the joint supervision of doctoral studies leading to double degrees of Name of student

Between

Lund University, located in Lund, Sweden legally represented by Professor Olov Sterner, Dean of the Faculty of Science, and

University, located in City, Country, legally represented by Title Name, Function

having regard to the legal framework applying in Sweden and in Country as well as to each university’s regulations on joint doctoral supervision,

HEREBY STATE

the intent to establish the joint doctoral supervision of the doctoral student Name, born on XXth of Month year who is a (graduate or master) in (field of study) from (higher education institution that awarded the degree), and

the intention to award the doctoral student with the doctoral degree in accordance with the following stipulations.

The legal framework and regulations of both universities shall apply.

Article 1

In order to undertake a jointly supervised thesis, the student must have been admitted and enrolled to a doctoral programme at both universities.

Article 2

The joint supervision implies that the thesis shall be prepared at both universities.

The expected duration of doctoral programme is four years, of which X years shall be spent at University and Y years at Lund University. Changes in the distribution of study time can be made after mutual agreement between the supervisors.

Article 3

The thesis supervisors at Lund University are:

Main supervisor: Title Name

Assistant supervisor: Title Name

Both at the Name of Department at the Faculty of Science

The thesis supervisors at the University are:

Title Name

Title Name

All at the Name of Department at the Faculty of Science

In case either of the supervisors of the thesis resigns, the applicable procedures at the corresponding university shall be complied with and the other university must be informed.

The supervision of the doctoral thesis covered by this agreement will be undertaken jointly by the thesis supervisors.

Article 4

The thesis proposal shall be registered at both universities, once the doctoral student has enrolled, in accordance with the corresponding regulations. The thesis will undertake research into preliminary title.

Article 5

Each Party is responsible for financing the student during his stay at the university. Specific details on funding at each university can be given here. The conditions of support will always follow the local rules valid at the funding university and the country.

Article 6

The Student shall be covered by an adequate insurance (health, accident and liability) during his stay at both universities.

Article 7

There will be a single oral examination at Lund University in accordance with the rules at Lund University, taking into account the basic rules applicable to University. (Any crucial details should be noted in the agreement.)

The announcement of the examination shall be presented at both Lund University and University at least one month before the examination date.

Lund University, Faculty of Science will appoint one opponent and a jury composed of three members according to the regulations applicable to Lund University. University will appoint one additional opponent and another two members of the jury. Supervisors or assistant supervisors of the student shall not be a member of the jury.

The dissertation defence will be open to the public. The thesis, including the defence, will be evaluated by a closed session of the jury. The opponents and the supervisors may be present during the jury’s discussions, but must leave when the decision is taken by the jury. The decision "passed" or "failed" is given by the majority of votes of the jury members.

Article 8

After completion of the doctoral studies:

- Lund University will award the candidate the title of Doctor of Philosophy, in compliance with prevailing Swedish legislation and regulations.

- University will award the candidate the title of XXXXXXX, in compliance with prevailing Country legislation and regulations.

Both degrees must be cited in the minutes of the oral examination.

Article 9

The doctoral thesis shall be written in English in compliance with the basic rules at Lund University.

Article 10

A Diploma Supplement shall be attached to each diploma, in which it should be stated that “The current doctoral education has been carried out under joint supervision between University and Lund University, and corresponding degrees have been awarded by both universities”.

Article 11

The terms and conditions regarding the copyright and intellectual property of the thesis shall be in accordance with the current regulations in force in both Sweden and Country.

Authorship status for all publications emanating from the thesis project must be based on the international guidelines provided by the international committee of Medical Journal Editors.

The right to protect results and publish and exploit results shall be in accordance with both Swedish and Country legislation.

Article 12

Each university will seek appropriate sources of funding to meet the costs of this agreement. The salary, travelling and per diem expenses incurred by the examiners shall be met by the university that appointed them.

Article 13

This agreement shall be valid for five years, or until the doctoral student has been awarded the degrees specified in this agreement, from the date of the latest signature below.

Article 14

Each party shall be solely liable for any loss, damage or injury to third parties resulting from the performance of the said party’s obligations by it or on its behalf under this agreement. A party shall not be responsible to the other party for any punitive or special damages, indirect or consequential loss or damages or similar, such as, but not limited to, loss of profit, loss of revenue or loss of contracts, unless caused by gross negligence or a willful act.

Article 15

Nothing in this agreement shall be construed as conferring rights to use in advertising, publicity or otherwise the name of the parties or any of their logos, trademarks or similar without prior written approval.

Article 16

In the event of disputes, disagreements or conflicts that cannot be resolved between the parties, the Function at University, or a designee, and the Dean of Faculty of Science, Lund University, or a designee, will promptly address these matters through negotiations and come to an agreement.

Article 17

This agreement is written in two copies in English of which each Party retains one original copy.

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Country, City DateSweden, Lund Date

For University For Lund University

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Title NameProf. Olov Sterner

FunctionDean at the Faculty of Science