DN: Is it possible to set up a joint doctorates programme that allows for some doctoral candidates to work towards a joint degree and others to work towards a double degree/multiple degrees (within the same programme)?

Yes, it is possible. However, the applicant has to explain in the proposal the reason why there are different types of degrees awarded depending on the individual research project.

The type of degree awarded (double, multiple or joint) will have to be defined in the pre-agreement letters of the legal entities delivering the degrees.

DN: In the case of a DN-JD, must each student be enrolled in a programme awarding double degree by two participating organisations from MS/AC?

Yes, each student must be enrolled in a double degree awarded by two participating organisations from MS/ AC. If an associated partner from a third country delivers a degree to a student, there should also be two other beneficiaries/ associated partners from MS/ AC delivering a degree to the same student.