1. MARDS Kick-Off Meeting Lucas Zinner, February 2019
Lilac Brested Roller

2. A1.1     "Evaluation of the existing doctoral education policy and standards in Montenegro and Albania and comparing with EU practices”   Lead by University of Zagreb and University of Vienna.   Output D1.1 "Report on the “state of the art” in doctoral education in Montenegro and Albania and comparison with EU practices"

3. Deadline: End of March / Beginning of April 2019.
Team:
Vesna Cavic , University Zagreb
Predrag Miranovic, University of Montenegro
Natasa Kostic, University of Montenegro
Milica Vukotic, University of Donja Gorica
Arjeta Troshani, University of Shkoder
Betim Cico, Metropoliten University Tirana
Elfrida Shehu, Tirana Polytechnic
Kristofer Lappa, Vlore University
Jelena Saranovic, Montenegrin Ministry of Science
Branka Zizic, Montenegrin Ministry of Science
Biljana Misovic, Montenegrin Ministry of Education
Ingrid Jushi, Albanian Ministry of Education (to be found adequate person)
Deadline: End of March / Beginning of April 2019.

4. Report on the “state of the art” in doctoral education in Montenegro and Albania and comparison with EU practices
This analysis must be of SWOT character with detailed statistical parameters (quantitative). Of course, all numbers should be followed with qualitative estimators and qualifications. The traced situation and findings should be compared with EU practices based on known criteria and standards in doctoral education

5. Report on the “state of the art” in doctoral education in Montenegro and Albania and comparison with EU practices
This requires a joint effort from EU Partners as well as colleagues in Montenegro and Albania.
The report will depend on YOUR input!
We thus propose a structured approach to
collect data and information and
compile the information for a report and
use it as input for discussion at the upcoming conference. A1.2

6. Report on the “state of the art” in doctoral education in Montenegro and Albania and comparison with EU practices
The following should be addressed in the report:
Legal framework, guidelines and regulations
Statistical data
Finances and funding situation
Research Capacity
Description of a doctoral programme
Admission and selection process
Supervision
Visionary Outlook
Contextual
Fraemework
Assuarance
Qualtiy

7. Admission and Selection
Report on the “state of the art” in doctoral education in Montenegro and Albania and comparison with EU practices
Context
Legal framework
Financial issues
Data and Statistics
Research Capacity
Quality Assurance
Supervision
PhD trajectory
Admission and Selection
Vision and Strategy

8. Report on the “state of the art” in doctoral education in Montenegro and Albania and comparison with EU practices
How can we collect this information and compile the report?
A questionnaire will be distributed to all partners.
You will be asked to complete the questionnaire by 8 March.
Answer will be sent to the partners from the University of Zagreb and the University of Vienna who will draft a first version of the report.
You might be contacted to explain certain aspects or to add explanations.
The draft will be distributed within the consortium with a request to add or correct the content.

9. Report on the “state of the art” in doctoral education in Montenegro and Albania and comparison with EU practices
1. Legal framework, guidelines and regulations
What defines the legal and organisational framework of doctoral education in your country and in your institution?
Issues of interest:
National framework, University Act and ist link to doctoral education
Regulations and/or guidelines on University level such as statutes, internal regulations….
Parties involved, e.g. role of the senate, a dedicated board for doctoral studies, faculties etc.
Are you satisfied with the regulaory framework or not and why?
If data or information is not available, why?

10. Report on the “state of the art” in doctoral education in Montenegro and Albania and comparison with EU practices
2. Statistical Data
How much doctoral candidates do you have?
Issues of interest:
Numbers of totally enrolled doctoral candidates in the last 5 years
Numbers of yearly new enrolled doctoral candidates in the last 5 years
Numbers of degrees awarded in the last 5 years
Do you think the numbers are in line with your institution‘s or country‘s capacity or not and why?
If data or information is not available, why?

11. Report on the “state of the art” in doctoral education in Montenegro and Albania and comparison with EU practices
3. Financial situation
How much funding is available for doctoral education?
Issues of interest:
Numbers of employed or otherwise funded doctoral candidates
Amount of money specifically spent for doctoral education
Are you satisfied with the financial situation or not and why?
If data or information is not available, why?

12. Report on the “state of the art” in doctoral education in Montenegro and Albania and comparison with EU practices
4. Research Capacity
How do they assess the research capacities at their institutions?
Issues of interest:
What fields of strength are there?
Where do they lack the critical mass to develop sustainable doctoral programmes?
Are there already good approaches to building critical mass, and what examples could be mentioned?
If you perceive a lack of research capacities, what are your main concerns and what possibilities would there be to address them?
If data or information is not available, why?

13. Report on the “state of the art” in doctoral education in Montenegro and Albania and comparison with EU practices
5. Structure of a doctoral programme
How is a doctoral programme structured?
Issues of interest:
Where is the structure of a programme defined and approved?
How much coursework (ECTS) is required?
What kind of milestones must be achieved for successfully completing a programme?
What is the duration of a programme?
Are you satisfied with the structure or not and why?
If data or information is not available, why?

14. Report on the “state of the art” in doctoral education in Montenegro and Albania and comparison with EU practices
6. Selection and admission
Who is in charge of selecting and admitting a doctoral candidate?
Issues of interest:
Who is involved in the selection of doctoral candidates?
Does the selection process vary from field to field or discipline to discipline?
If the supervisor is not personally selecting her/his doctoral candidates , how are they selected and allocated to a supervisor?
Which selection criteria are most important?
Are you satisfied with the progress or not and why?
If data or information is not available, why?

15. Report on the “state of the art” in doctoral education in Montenegro and Albania and comparison with EU practices
7. Supervision
What kind of rules and regulations are available regarding the supervision of doctoral candidates?
Issues of interest:
Are there any benefits for supervisors to accept and supervise or to graduate a candidate?
Which are the formal requirements to be allowed to supervise?
Do you think that the quality of supervision is adequate or not and why?
If data or information is not available, why?

16. Report on the “state of the art” in doctoral education in Montenegro and Albania and comparison with EU practices
8. Strategy and Vision
What issues are currently considered a strategic priority in doctoral education in your institution respectively in your country?
Issues of interest:
What are the most relevant issues?
Are measurable target set and if so, which and by whom?
Is the strategy presented in a strategic document with a concrete roadmap?
Are you satisfied with the current strategy or not and why?
If data or information is not available, why?

17. Thanks. Any questions?
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