Since its inception, the Catholic University of Murcia (UCAM) has recognized the paramount importance of promoting research excellence, making it one of the institution's fundamental pillars. The International Doctoral School (EIDUCAM) aligns with this vision, establishing a suitable framework for doctoral students to conduct high-quality research, integrating it into the University's overall research strategy and adhering to guidelines for collaboration with public and private entities.
EIDUCAM Policy
The EIDUCAM policy is determined by the requirements of Royal Decree 99/2011 and Royal Decree 576/2023, as well as by the objectives of high-quality training and internationalization in doctoral studies. The fundamental principles of this policy include:
- Excellence in Training: Guaranteeing high-level academic and scientific training that allows doctoral students to develop advanced skills in research, critical thinking, and the generation of original knowledge.
- Promotion of Research: Fostering innovative, interdisciplinary, and relevant research projects to address social, economic, cultural, and environmental challenges at the local and global levels.
- Promotion of Internationalization: Establishing links with international academic and scientific institutions to strengthen collaboration, mobility, and the visibility of researchers.
- Knowledge Transfer: Facilitating the application of research results in the social and industrial spheres, contributing to sustainable development and the progress of society.
- Ethical and Professional Development: Promoting ethical values in research and teaching, ensuring responsible practices, and fostering a commitment to the positive impact of knowledge.
- Comprehensive Support for Emerging Researchers: Providing guidance, resources, and an inclusive environment that fosters the academic, personal, and professional development of doctoral students.
- Evaluation and Continuous Improvement: Establishing mechanisms for monitoring, evaluating, and continuously updating doctoral programs to ensure their quality.
The Objectives of EIDUCAM
The objectives of EIDUCAM focus on:
- Excellence in training: Ensuring high-level academic and scientific training that enables doctoral students to develop advanced skills in research, critical thinking, and the generation of original knowledge.
- Promotion of research: Fostering innovative, interdisciplinary, and relevant research projects to address social, economic, cultural, and environmental challenges at the local and global levels.
- Promotion of internationalization: Establishing links with international academic and scientific institutions and productive sectors to strengthen collaboration, mobility, and the visibility of researchers.
- Knowledge transfer: Facilitating the application of research results to the social and industrial spheres, contributing to sustainable development and the progress of society.
- Ethical and professional development: Promoting ethical values in research and teaching, guaranteeing equal opportunities, responsible practices, and fostering a commitment to the positive impact of knowledge.
- Comprehensive support for researchers in training: Providing guidance, resources, and an inclusive environment that fosters the academic, personal, and professional development of doctoral students.
- Evaluation and continuous improvement: Establishing and implementing mechanisms for monitoring, evaluating, and constantly updating doctoral programs to ensure their quality.