1. This procedure regulates the recognition by IOSUD - “Carol I” National Defence University of the status of PhD supervisor/the habilitation to supervise doctorates in the fields of “Military Sciences” or “Information and National Security”, obtained abroad.

2. The provisions of this procedure apply to all Romanian citizens, citizens of the Member States of the European Union, the European Economic Area, the Swiss Confederation, and citizens of third countries who opt for the recognition of the status of PhD supervisor/habilitation in “Military Sciences” or “Information and National Security”, obtained abroad, by IOSUD – NDU “Carol I”.

3. IOSUD – NDU “Carol I” automatically recognizes the status of PhD supervisor or habilitation in the fields of “Military Sciences” or “Information and National Security”, obtained in: a) accredited higher education institutions in EU Member States, the European Economic Area, and the Swiss Confederation; b) prestigious universities in other countries provided in the List of Prestigious Universities from Other States, approved by order of the Minister of National Education and updated periodically.

The exercise of the rights conferred by the status of PhD supervisor and the occupation of a teaching position in the Romanian higher education system is carried out in accordance with the legal provisions in force.