DN: Are multiple recruitments possible in the case of Joint Doctorates (DN-JD) and Standard Doctoral Networks (DN) projects as far as the researchers are recruited for a minimum of 3 months?

Yes, it is possible, as long as it is well described in the proposal. It will be assessed accordingly by the evaluators. However, this set-up should not be used to circumvent some other rules, like the 40% rule.

DN: What does “multiple recruitment” mean?

“Multiple recruitment” means that the researcher has several work contracts during the fellowship. For example, during the first half of the fellowship they have a contract with a company and then during the rest of the fellowship, with a university.

DN: Is it allowed to plan multiple recruitments in DN Standard project proposals? If yes, under which conditions?

Absolutely, there can also be multiple recruitments for DN Standard, provided that each contract is minimum 3 months (and maximum 36 months). The mobility rules only apply to the first recruitment.

DN: If multiple recruitment is allowed in a standard DN, is a pre-agreement necessary for this joint doctorate?

No, it is not.

DN: In a standard DN, would it be allowed to recruit one fellow for 18 months in one country and 18 months in another country and give this fellow a joint degree?

Yes, it is possible as long as it is well described in the proposal. It will be assessed accordingly by the experts during the evaluations. However, this set-up should not be used to circumvent some other rules, like the 40% rule.