The deadline for submitting documentation for the first call for applications is July 8, 2026.

A second application period will run from July 9 to September 16, 2026. Admission during this second period will be subject to the availability of spots.

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PROFESORES 1 International Doctoral School Study at the Universidad Privada Madrid

Our mission

The mission of the International Doctoral School at Francisco de Vitoria University (EIDUFV) is to ensure the training of a new generation of outstanding researchers who will carry out research and innovation projects that have an impact on society and advance the pursuit of truth, while upholding ethical values and respecting human dignity.

The EIDUFV aims to be a national and international leader in training doctoral students who will advance the sciences in the service of society and the common good. To this end, the EIDUFV is responsible for organise, within its scope of management, the courses and activities specific to the doctoral programs offered by the interdisciplinary programs under its umbrella.

UFV3-3354 International Doctoral School Study at the Universidad Privada Madrid

Organizational chart

Steering Committee

Dr. Alberto López Rosado
President and Vice President for Research
Dr. D. Cruz Santos Tejedor
Director of the International Doctoral School
Dr. María Lacalle Noriega
Vice Rector for Faculty and Educational Model
Dr. Yolanda Cerezo López
Vice President for Academic Affairs, Quality, and Entrepreneurship
Mr. Féliz Suñárez Martínez
Director of the Graduate School and Continuing Education
Dr. D. Fernando Berrendero Díaz
programme Coordinator programme Biotechnology, Medicine, and Health Sciences
Dr. D. Javier Cervera Gil
programme Coordinator programme the Humanities: History, Philosophy, and Aesthetics
Dr. Nuria Mendoza Laiz
programme Coordinator programme Health Sciences and Sports
Dr. D. Jordi Viñolas Prat
programme Coordinator programme Industrial Engineering and Computer Science
Dr. Elvira Herrero de Laorden
Academic Secretary
Mr. Santiago Jared Delgado Jiménez
student representative

Standing Committee

Dr. D. Cruz Santos Tejedor
Director of EIDUFV. Email: c.santos@ufv.esEmail: c.santos@ufv.es
Dr. Elvira Herrero de Laorden
EIDUFV Academic SecretaryEmail: e.herrero@ufv.es
Dr. D. Fernando Berrendero Díaz
programme Coordinator programme Biotechnology, Medicine, and Health SciencesEmail: fernando.berrendero@ufv.es
Dr. D. Javier Cervera Gil
programme Coordinator programme the Humanities: History, Philosophy, and AestheticsEmail: j.cervera.prof@ufv.es
Dr. Nuria Mendoza Laiz
programme Coordinator programme Health Sciences and SportsEmail: nuria.mendoza@ufv.es
Dr. D. Jordi Viñolas Prat
programme Coordinator programme Industrial Engineering and Computer ScienceEmail: jordi.vinolas@ufv.es
Ms. María Monterde Cano
Administrative SecretaryEmail: m.monterde@ufv.es
Ms. Jessica Francis Flores
Administrative SecretaryEmail: jessica.flores@ufv.es

Doctoral Programs

Doctorate in Humanities: History, Philosophy, and Aesthetics

Doctorate in Biotechnology, Medicine, and Biomedical Sciences

Doctorate in Health Sciences and Sports

Doctorate in Industrial Engineering and Computer Science

Regulations and Legislation

General Legislation

Real Decreto 905/2025, de 7 de octubre

, amending Royal Decree 640/2021, of July 27, on the creation, recognition, and authorization of universities and higher education institutions, and the institutional accreditation of higher education institutions; Royal Decree 1509/2008, of September 12, regulating the Registry of Universities, Institutions, and Degrees; Royal Decree 1002/2010, of August 5, on the issuance of official university degrees; and Royal Decree 822/2021, of September 28, establishing the organization of university education and the procedure for ensuring its quality.

[Organic Law 2/2023, of March 22, on the University System]

](https://cdn-omnicanal-prod.ufv.es/Ley_organica_2_2023_f32afceb4e.pdf)

[Royal Decree 822/2021, dated September 28

](https://cdn-omnicanal-prod.ufv.es/Real_Decreto_822_2021_949759aa88.pdf), which establishes the organization of university education and the procedures for ensuring its quality. (BOE 29 de septiembre de 2021).

[Royal Decree 96/2014, dated February 14

](https://cdn-omnicanal-prod.ufv.es/Real_Decreto_96_2014_2d2cb29661.pdf), amending Royal Decrees 1027/2011, of July 15, establishing the Spanish Qualifications Framework for Higher Education (MECES), and 1393/2007, of October 29, establishing the organization of official university programs (BOE, 5 de marzo de 2014).

[Royal Decree 1002/2010, dated August 5

](https://cdn-omnicanal-prod.ufv.es/Real_Decreto_1002_2010_1c284295af.pdf), regarding the issuance of official university degrees (BOE, 6 de agosto de 2010).

[Order ECI/2514/2007, dated August 13

](https://cdn-omnicanal-prod.ufv.es/Orden_ECI_2514_2007_2de48dd480.pdf), regarding the issuance of official Master's and Doctoral degrees (BOE, 21 de agosto de 2007)

Specific Regulations Governing Doctoral Programs

[Royal Decree 99/2011 of January 28

](https://cdn-omnicanal-prod.ufv.es/Real_Decreto_99_2011_texto_consolidado_e4571f0b1d.pdf), which regulates official doctoral programs (BOE, 10 de febrero de 2011).

[Royal Decree 195/2016 of May 13

](https://cdn-omnicanal-prod.ufv.es/Real_Decreto_195_2016_d44c20e1ec.pdf), which establishes the requirements for issuing the European Supplement to the Doctoral Degree (BOE, 3 de junio de 2016).

[Royal Decree 889/2022, dated October 18

](https://cdn-omnicanal-prod.ufv.es/Real_Decreto_889_2022_68ef47c7b2.pdf), which establishes the conditions and procedures for the recognition, declaration of equivalence, and validation of university-level education from foreign educational systems, and which regulates the procedure for establishing the correspondence to the level of the Spanish Qualifications Framework for Higher Education of official university degrees belonging to previous academic structures.

[Royal Decree 576/2023, dated July 4

](https://cdn-omnicanal-prod.ufv.es/Real_Decreto_576_2023_fd408ffc3c.pdf), amending Royal Decree 99/2011, of January 28, regulating official doctoral programs; Royal Decree 1002/2010, of August 5, on the issuance of official university degrees; and Royal Decree 641/2021, of July 27, regulating the direct awarding of grants to Spanish public universities for the modernization and digitization of the Spanish university system within the framework of the Recovery, Transformation, and Resilience Plan.

[Order 1441/2022, dated May 26

](https://cdn-omnicanal-prod.ufv.es/Orden_1441_2022_bf8309037c.pdf), issued by the Regional Minister of Education, Universities, and Science and Government Spokesperson, authorizing the establishment and discontinuation of official Bachelor's Degree, Master’s, and Doctoral Bachelor's Degree programs at universities and institutions in the Community of Madrid. (BOCM, 7 de junio de 2022).

[Royal Decree 43/2015

](https://cdn-omnicanal-prod.ufv.es/Real_Decreto_43_2015_36203e46a0.pdf), dated February 2, amending Royal Decree 1393/2007, of October 29, which establishes the framework for official university programs, and Royal Decree 99/2011, of January 28, which regulates official doctoral programs. (BOE, 3 de febrero de 2015).

EIDUFV Regulations

[Regulations of the UFV International Doctoral School

](https://cdn-omnicanal-prod.ufv.es/Reglamento_EIDUFV_0790df5d6d.pdf), approved by the Executive Committee on June 4, 2025

[Code of Best Practices

](https://cdn-omnicanal-prod.ufv.es/Codigo_Buenas_Practicas_EIDUFV_2026_95bdb966a2.pdf)

Admission and Access

General Requirements

To be admitted to programme EIDUFV programme , applicants must meet the entry requirements and admission criteria for doctoral programs as regulated by Royal Decree 576/2023, dated July 4, which amends Royal Decree 99/2011, dated January 28, regulating official doctoral programs.

In general, admission to an programme doctoral programme requires that applicants hold official Spanish Bachelor's Degree, or the equivalent, and a Master's degree.

More information: eidufv@ufv.es

Duration of Studies

The duration of doctoral studies shall be a maximum of four years of full-time study, counting from the date the doctoral candidate enrolls in the programme the date the doctoral dissertation is submitted.

However, subject to prior authorization from the academic committee responsible for programme, doctoral studies may be pursued on a part-time basis. In this case, such studies may last a maximum of seven years from the date of enrollment in the programme the date the doctoral dissertation is submitted.

The academic committee responsible for programme may, upon request by the doctoral candidate, authorize an extension of this deadline for an additional year.

Enrollment Dates and Deadlines

The deadline for submitting documentation for the first call for applications is July 8, 2026.

A second application period will run from July 9 to September 16, 2026. Admission during this second period will be subject to the availability of spots.

Administrative Procedures

Mobility

Center Management Services

Services for Doctoral Students

Cross-curricular training activities

What Are Cross-Curricular Activities?

Cross-cutting activities in a doctoral program are complementary training initiatives designed to develop common and transferable skills for all doctoral students, regardless of their area of research. These activities include training in scientific communication, research ethics and integrity, project management, knowledge transfer, teaching skills, entrepreneurship, and digital skills, among others.

Statistics Course

The aim of this course is to introduce doctoral students to the basic and advanced statistical techniques that may be useful to them during their doctoral research. To this end, we use two statistical tools: GraphPad Prism and SPSS.

Methodology: Theoretical explanations will be combined with the analysis of practical case studies using Excel and GraphPad Prism.

Pre-registration: form, due by January 29.

Registration will be on a first-come, first-served basis until all available spots are filled, with priority given to students enrolled in the EIDUFV programme .

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Seminar Series on Academic Integrity, Ethics, and AI

The rapid adoption of artificial intelligence tools in academic research is profoundly transforming the way we produce, evaluate, and oversee knowledge. This new landscape presents unprecedented challenges regarding scientific integrity, authorship, ethics, and regulatory compliance, which require rigorous and shared reflection by both researchers and those who support and guide this process.

With the aim of providing a forum for professional development and critical analysis, the UFV International Doctoral School is organizing a series of seminars titled “Academic Integrity, Ethics, and AI,” designed for both doctoral students and thesis advisors and supervisors. Over the course of several sessions, renowned experts will address key issues such as the responsible use of generative AI, new forms of misconduct, the current regulatory framework, and the ethical dilemmas affecting both scientific research and doctoral supervision.

We believe it is particularly important for both groups to participate in this training, as part of a shared responsibility aimed at strengthening the quality, transparency, and rigor of doctoral research. We hope you find this series of sessions interesting, and we encourage everyone to register and actively participate in the sessions.

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Call for Applications for EIDUFV Mobility Grants

The International programme for EIDUFV students aims to promote the internationalization of doctoral programs by funding stays for EIDUFV doctoral students at prestigious foreign institutions to conduct part of their research. The call for applications is open throughout the academic year and aims to strengthen EIDUFV’s internationalization efforts through the development of doctoral theses with an international focus and theses under international co-supervision.

To apply for assistance, download and fill out this form and send it to eidufv@ufv.es.

Further information

Doctoral dissertations

Mr. Álvaro Monago Sánchez

EIDUFV ANNOUNCES:

We hereby announce that Mr. Álvaro Monago Sánchez has submitted his doctoral dissertation titled “A PRECISION ONCOLOGY FRAMEWORK FOR ADULT DIFFUSE GLIOMAS USING PATIENT-DERIVED ORGANOIDS AND TRANSLATIONAL DRUG SCREENING” on June 16, 2026, to the International Doctoral School at Francisco de Vitoria University.

For a period of thirty days from the aforementioned date, the dissertation will be available to faculty members who wish to review it in order to submit any comments they deem appropriate. Once this period has elapsed, the time and place for the presentation and defense of the dissertation before the committee will be announced in a timely and proper manner.

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Mr. Julio Martín López

We hereby announce that Mr. Julio Martín López has submitted his doctoral dissertation titled “EFFECTS OF THE CIRCADIAN PHENOTYPE, TIME OF DAY, AND GENDER AS MODULATING FACTORS OF NEUROMUSCULAR PERFORMANCE IN VOLLEYBALL PLAYERS,” on May 14, 2026, at the International Doctoral School of Francisco de Vitoria University.

For thirty days from the aforementioned date, the dissertation will be available to doctors who wish to consult it in order to submit any comments they deem appropriate

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Ms. Aránzazu de Miguel Uriarte

We hereby announce that Ms. Aránzazu de Miguel Uriarte has submitted her doctoral dissertation titled “AESTHETIC EXPERIENCE IN GASTRONOMY: AN ANALYSIS OF THE GASTRONOMIC EXPERIENCE ACCORDING TO THE METHOD OF ALFONSO LÓPEZ QUINTÁS,” on April 10, 2026, at the International Doctoral School of Francisco de Vitoria University.

For thirty days from the aforementioned date, the dissertation will be available to doctoral candidates who wish to consult it in order to submit any comments they deem appropriate.

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Mr. Nunzio Alcharani de Simone

We hereby announce that Mr. Nunzio Alcharani de Simone has submitted his doctoral dissertation titled “CHARACTERIZATION OF NEW THERAPEUTIC TARGETS INVOLVED IN CARDIOPROTECTION AGAINST ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION USING MESENCHYMAL STEM CELLS DERIVED FROM THE AMNIOTIC MEMBRANE OF THE HUMAN PLACENTA,” dated June 26, 2026, at the International Doctoral School of Francisco de Vitoria University.

For thirty days from the aforementioned date, the dissertation will be available to doctoral candidates who wish to consult it in order to submit any comments they deem appropriate.

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Mr. Juan Rodríguez

We hereby announce that Mr. Juan Rodríguez Hoppichler has submitted his doctoral dissertation, titled “NICOLÁS GÓMEZ DÁVILA: A COLOMBIAN REACTIONARY THINKER,” dated July 28, 2026, to the International Doctoral School at Francisco de Vitoria University.

For thirty days from the aforementioned date, the dissertation will be available to doctors who wish to consult it in order to submit any comments they deem appropriate

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Special Awards for the 2024–2025 Academic Year

María Andrea Arnanz Paredes: Ph.D. in Biotechnology, Medicine, and Health Sciences.

Lucía Bissoli: Ph.D. in the Humanities: History, Philosophy, and Aesthetics.

General information

The theses will be available for public review for one month, starting the day after their publication.

During the public review period, any professor may review the dissertation and submit in writing to the UFV International Doctoral School any comments they deem appropriate within the specified timeframe. For this reason, professors interested in reviewing a doctoral dissertation that is open for public review must follow these steps:

• Send an email to the International Doctoral School eidufv@ufv.es including your first name, last name, ID number, doctoral degree, and the university where you earned the degree*, as well as the details of the thesis you wish to consult.

*If the person requesting the consultation is NOT a member of the UFV, they must submit a document certifying their doctoral degree—such as Bachelor's Degree Doctoral Studies, a supplementary certificate for the doctoral degree signed by the Rector, or a Bachelor's Degree Doctoral Bachelor's Degree certificate—to the following email address: eidufv@ufv.es.

Once a request to view a doctoral dissertation has been submitted, within 48 hours (excepto fines de semana y festivos), the doctoral candidate seeking to view the dissertation will receive an email containing a link that will grant them access to the dissertation.

UFV Digital Repository

News

Quality Systems and Institutional Evaluation

Composition of the EIDUFV Monitoring Committee

EIDUFV Global Data and Indicators

EIDUFV Quality Objectives

Suggestions, Complaints, and Compliments System

Resources

Library

The UFV Library houses more than 95,000 volumes, 145,000 e-books, DVDs, CDs, video games, subscriptions to more than 225 journals, and access to 26 databases. It offers 476 study stations located in general reading rooms, study rooms, group study rooms, and research rooms, with extended hours during exam periods.

It offers lending services, bibliographic information, user training, room reservations, and research assistance, as well as access to the DDFV Institutional Repository, which contains over 2,500 documents.

The Research Support Service provides guidance on resources, research, intellectual property, citation indices, dissemination of work, publications, the UFV digital repository, and accessing publicly available theses.

It has held AENOR UNE-EN ISO 9001:2015 certification since 2006.

Resource Center

It is part of the EuropeDirect network, a system of information points established by the European Commission in all member states. It was granted this status by the European Commission on May 12, 1977, and it was renewed in 2005. It has its own space on the campus to provide information about the EU to researchers, students, and citizens.

Since August 2006, the European Documentation Center has held the Certificate of Company Registration and the right to use the AENOR trademark, which attests to the compliance of our Quality Management System with the UNE-EN ISO 9001:2000 standard. It offers an efficient reference service, bibliographic searches, interlibrary loans, book requests, and more.

Virtual Classroom

The UFV Virtual Classroom, based on the Canvas platform, facilitates communication among members of the EIDUFV educational community and provides access to files and relevant information. Each course has its own Virtual Classroom, where doctoral students can plan and track assignments, participate in forums, and submit work.

In addition, Canvas allows users to expand their knowledge through case studies and discussions, implement various methodologies from the European Higher Education Area, and assess learning in online environments.

Classrooms and spaces

Classrooms: all equipped with audiovisual aids to support teaching (ordenador, proyector, red Wifi).

Language labs: equipped with state-of-the-art technology and specialized language-learning software.

A room for doctoral students in each programme.

Auditorium: equipped with multimedia technology.

2 classrooms: equipped with audiovisual technology.

Computer labs: labs equipped with PCs, a projector, and a screen, all networked and with Wi-Fi access. They include software such as Adobe Suite, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and QuarkXPress.

Other services and resources

Educational software: All programs and software included in the various sections described are intended for teaching, educational purposes, and for use by students who need them.

Office of Digital Transformation: manages the university’s IT resources, such as classrooms, computers, the virtual classroom, the university portal, and academic software. A maintenance team ensures that these spaces and equipment function properly. The Student Affairs Office manages student records and the issuance of degrees, staffed by qualified personnel with administrative experience.

The university ombudsman provides guidance and support to students, addressing questions regarding academic, administrative, financial, and campus-related matters. The ombudsman mediates in conflicts and advises university governing bodies. In addition, directors and advisors provide personalized support to doctoral students, guiding them in selecting supplementary training based on their needs and academic and research profiles.

International Doctoral School

Phone
+34 91 709 14 00
Email
eidufv@ufv.es