Through this methodology, the quality of PhD supervisor obtained in an accredited foreign higher education institution is automatically recognized within the “Ferdinand I” Military Technical Academy. The methodology applies to Romanian citizens and citizens of member states of the European Union, of the European Economic Area, and of the Swiss Confederation who have obtained PhD supervisor status in accredited higher education institutions in member states of the European Union, the European Economic Area, the Swiss Confederation, and in prestigious universities from other states included in the ”List of prestigious universities from other states,” approved by Order OMECTS 5825/2016 and periodically updated, for the purpose of establishing themselves on the territory of Romania.
Only in the case of temporary exercise, the provisions of Law no. 200/2004 and art. 203 of Law 199/2023 of higher education apply directly:

(1) Reserved, vacant, or temporarily vacant academic positions are covered with the tenured academic staff of the institution or with associated academic staff, paid by the hour, in accordance with the present law.
(2) Employment of specialists with recognized scientific research and professional value in the field … .

The exercise of the rights conferred by the status of PhD supervisor and holding a teaching position in the Romanian higher education system is carried out according to the regulations in force.