Susteems is actively seeking collaborations with companies, organizations, and institutions that recognize doctoral training as an important factor in developing the economic and social fabric.

The main collaboration is through the funding of doctoral scholarships.

In the case of scholarships funded fully or partially by companies, entities, or organizations external to the University:

• The research topic will be specified by the funding entity in the draft agreement and will be binding. The funding entity will thus be able to address specific problems that require medium-term research activities.
• A representative from the funding entity who is an expert in the subject matter of the scholarship's research topic will be invited to participate in the admission committee for the Doctoral Programme.
• The scholarship will only be awarded if candidates are deemed capable of achieving the results the funder expects.
• The funding entity will appoint a member to the Thesis Advisory Group to support doctoral students closely in their research development.
• The individualized training pathway proposed to the scholarship recipient will be shared with the funder and may include time spent in the company/organization (up to six months). It will also focus on developing advanced professional skills to design and develop new services.

Throughout Susteems' history, numerous scholarships focused on specific research topics have been fully or partially funded by companies, research institutions, and public administrations. The range of topics is broad and varied. Discover below an inspiring example of the first scholarship funded by a private company.

Co-funding a doctoral scholarship represents an investment in research and human capital development. A PhD graduate is a highly skilled professional who can provide valuable expertise to companies and organizations, fostering knowledge exchange between the research community and the productive and/or public sectors, thus contributing to local development.