COOPERATION AGREEMENT

Between

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..and

“Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University of Iasi, Romania

The present agreement is meant to promote cooperation on multiple levels between the two aforementioned institutions. The two participants agree to collaborate in research and education, in the spirit of contributing to the development of science and knowledge transfer.

Article 1

In accordance to the regulations of both countries, each university will initiate, coordinate and cooperate in activities concerning:

  • Doctoral and postdoctoral stages;
  • Development and collaboration in research projects (European or international programmes);
  • Cotutelle agreements for the joint development / supervision of Ph.D. theses;
  • Student exchange programmes;
  • Professional courses and training;
  • Organisation of symposia, seminars and conferences;
  • Any other collaboration which may be opportune for both parties.

Article 2

Students who carry out research stages at the host university will be registered as Ph.D. students or guest researchers.They will cover their health insurance and liability insurance out of their own funds.

Article 3

The details and specifics for each of the aforementioned collaborations will be established through additional agreements between individual institutes/faculties/doctoral schools/research centres from each partner university. These agreements will also take into consideration the financial framework for the specific cooperation and other details that might be considered important by the parties.

Article 4

Publication, exploitation and protection of the subjects and results of research projects are carried out by both institutions according to the specific procedures of each country.

Article 5

The publication of any common research is performed with the consent of involved researchers from both universities.

Article 6

The financial aspects for research and educational stages as well as travels will be agreed upon by both universities. Doctoral or post doctoral stages may be financed through projects by the sending institution or by any other type of contracts suggested by the parties.

Article 7

Professional courses and training stages may be organised in each of the two institutions with lecturers and trainers from both partner universities.

Article 8

The present agreement will become legally effective and enforceable as soon as it is signed by both parties and it will be valid for a period of 5 years, with the possibility to extend it.

Article 9

Each university will appoint a contact person who will act on behalf of the university she/he represents.

Article 10

Either party may terminate this agreement with six months prior notice to the other party.

Signatures of representatives from both universities:

“Gheorghe Asachi” TechnicalUniversity ……………………………

University of Iasi, Romania

Professor Ion GIURMA, Ph.D.Professor , Ph.D.

Rector Rector/President

Signature Signature

Date Date

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“Gheorghe Asachi” TechnicalUniversity of Iasi, Romania/Office for International Relations and University Image/Institutional Agreement within CUANTUMDOC Project