Introducing the Doctoral Program in Digital Media, an avant-garde collaboration brought to you by the distinguished University of Porto, the Nova University of Lisbon, and the University of Lisbon. Our conviction lies in the unparalleled influence of digital media, harnessing its potential to revolutionize our interactions with the world.

For comprehensive details, we urge you to visit our consolidated WEBSITE, where you can dive into:

Course Structure: A harmoniously crafted curriculum that transcends traditional limits, embracing the essence of hybrid learning.
Diverse Research: Immerse yourself in the plethora of our research domains, showcasing the vastness of our academic explorations.
Events: Stay updated with our signature events like the Annual Opening Session, PDMD Meetups, the Reboot Festival, and insightful Roundtables.
Faculty: Our faculty epitomizes research excellence. Benefit from unparalleled mentorship, guidance, and a collaborative spirit that knows no borders.
Local Contacts: Familiarize yourself with our local directors, esteemed faculty, and dedicated university coordinators.
Admission Process: Navigate the nuances of eligibility, application steps, selection criteria, specialized procedures, and crucial timelines. Check here for the application documents needed.
Cover page: Any thesis scheduled to be defended should use this cover page.
FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions.

Delving Deeper: Key Aspects of Our Collaborative Ecosystem

In the subsequent sections of this document, we'll provide you with an enriched understanding of various components that define our collaborative experience:

IST/UL Students – Administrative Process: At this university, students undergo a specific administrative process where they need to send their desired course plan to a Postgrad secretariat. Here, you can find the steps to make this as smooth as possible. We will detail each step, ensuring you have a comprehensive grasp of what is required for successful course planning.
SLACK Communication – Channels: We utilize SLACK as our primary communication medium. Within, you'll find channels dedicated to specific topics, discussions, and departments, ensuring streamlined communication. This section will guide you on how to navigate these channels effectively, ensuring you're always in the loop.
Roles of our Point Contacts – The Local University Coordinators: Our local coordinators play an indispensable role in ensuring the smooth functioning of our program. Understand their specific tasks, and responsibilities, and how they serve as your bridge to the broader academic community.
Partner Universities – Course Attendance: Embrace the opportunity to be a global learner! We'll walk you through the process of attending courses across our partner institutions, making sure you maximize the collaborative and diverse learning environments they offer.

The journey ahead promises to be both enlightening and transformative. As you delve into these details, know that our collective expertise and resources stand ready to support your academic aspirations. Welcome aboard!

IST/UL STUDENTS

– Administrative Process –

After enrollment, students are required to determine their annual study plan.

A form is to be filled out and signed by both the student and their supervisor.
This form should be submitted to IST administrative staff member, Sandra Espírito Santo sandraespirito@tecnico.ulisboa.pt
Sandra will forward the form to the program coordinator, Hugo Nicolau, and subsequently present the document to the Postgrad Secretariat to register the chosen courses in the student's study plan.

It's worth noting that while there's no fixed deadline for this procedure, delays could result in students' late enrollment in their desired courses.

DISCORD

– Communication Channels –

A dedicated Discord workspace for communication among faculty, staff, and students from all three universities can be found here:

https://discord.com/login

https://discord.gg/QvhSUtepVH

The workspace includes public and private channels to cater to various communication needs. By organizing the Discord workspace into well-defined channels, we can create an efficient and inclusive communication platform that fosters collaboration, information sharing, and a sense of community among the three universities and their students.

Public Channels:

#general – For general questions and discussions related to the joint doctoral program, administrative matters, and academic resources.

Private Channels for Faculty:

#coordination – A channel for faculty members from all three universities to discuss program planning, management, curriculum development, and collaboration initiatives.

Roles of our Point Contacts

– The Local University Coordinators –

Local University Coordinators from each university serve as points of contact responsible for facilitating communication, collaboration, and coordination among the three universities and their students. These points of contact will act as primary points of contact and will help ensure that information is effectively shared and disseminated among all parties.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Enrollment assistance for mandatory and optional courses

Support students in enrolling for optional courses offered by various universities.
Provide guidance and information on the enrollment process, prerequisites, and deadlines.

Equivalence requests support

Assist students in requesting equivalence for previously completed courses.
Provide guidance on the required documentation and procedures to ensure a smooth equivalence evaluation process.

Student enrollment tracking

Maintain a well-organized list of students currently enrolled in the doctoral program at their respective universities.
Regularly update and monitor the list to ensure accurate records.

Fee payment inquiries:

Respond to student queries regarding fee payment, including payment methods and deadlines

University	Faculty	Program directors	Local University Coordinators
Porto	FEUP: Engenharia	António Coelho acoelho@fe.up.pt	Catarina Castro pdmd@fe.up.pt
NOVA Lisboa	FCT: Ciências e Tecnologias	Nuno Correia nmc@fct.unl.pt	Gracinda Caetano gac@fct.unl.pt
NOVA Lisboa	FCSH: Ciências Sociais e Humanas	Paulo Nuno Vicente pnvicente@fcsh.unl.pt
Lisboa	IST: Instituto Superior Técnico	Hugo Nicolau hugo.nicolau@tecnico.ulisboa.pt Valentina Nisi valentina.nisi@tecnico.ulisboa.pt	Lurdes Farrusco lurdes.farrusco@tecnico.ulisboa.pt; Sandra EspÍrito sandraespirito@tecnico.ulisboa.pt
Lisboa	FCUL: Ciências	Tiago Guerreiro tjvg@di.fc.ul.pt

Partner Universities

– Course Attendance –

Students must officially enroll in any desired courses, even if taught at a partner institution. The program director from the home institution should inform the counterpart at the hosting institution about the number of students attending. The management of this process should be seamless, with grades reported back to the home institution for official recording.

General Admission Steps:

Make a formal application.
Follow up with a formal enrollment.
Note: Each university has its unique schedule for these processes.

Course Selection:

Indicate your chosen course during formal enrollment.
This tailors your academic journey to your preferences.
It's advised to review the course structure and refer to the FAQ.

Program Structure:

The PhD program spans over four years.
Year one includes courses from both the first and second semesters.
If joining during the second semester, you'll need to make up for the first semester's courses in the following year.

Course Criteria:

Each course must be 7.5 ECTS.
For optional courses offered by partner universities, ensure they have 7.5 ECTS.
You are only allowed to select courses classified as advanced. Do note that some courses outside this program don't fall under this category.
If you're considering a course outside of the program that's 6.5 ECTS, you'll need to add another 1 ECTS course. I'd advise against this due to the added administrative work and course load, but if you decide to proceed, consult with the university's local representatives.
When attending courses from other universities, students should remain enrolled in their primary institution.

Procedure for Taking Optional Courses within the Doctoral Program

Example: A student enrolls in the Doctoral Program at IST/UL but will take two mandatory at UNL/FCT.

Procedure:

Ensure with the host institution (UNL/FCT) about possible registration.
Obtain consent from the director of the course at the original university (IST/UL).
Inform the Local University Staff of the original university (IST/UL).
The Local University Staff sends a request to UNL/FCT's Academic Services for registration.
IST/UL Local University Staff coordinate with the host institution (UNL/FCT) for enrollment.
At the end, the host institution (UNL/FCT) sends the final grade to IST/UL Local University Staff for equivalent grading.

Taking Optional Courses Outside the Doctoral Program but Within Partner Universities:

Example: A student enrolls in the Doctoral Program at IST/UL but prefers a different course taught at the same university

Note: The course must be equivalent to "Advanced Topics in Digital Media" at IST/UL.

Procedure:

Ensure with the local institution (IST/UL) about possible registration in other courses from other programs.
Obtain consent from the director of both Programs (IST/UL).
Inform the Local University Staff about your preference (IST/UL).
The Local University Staff enrolls the student at "Advanced Topics in Digital Media" (7,5ECTS) to cover the registration and grade of the desired course.