Through this procedure, the status of Ph.D. supervisor obtained in an accredited higher education institution abroad is automatically recognized within the "Vasile Alecsandri" University of Bacău.

The procedure applies to Romanian citizens, citizens of Member States of the European Union, of the European Economic Area, of the Swiss Confederation, and of third countries, who have obtained the status of Ph.D. supervisor in accredited higher education institutions in Member States of the European Union, of the European Economic Area, of the Swiss Confederation, and in prestigious universities from other countries listed in the List of prestigious universities from other states, approved by Order of the Minister of National Education no. 5462/2018.

Only in the case of temporary exercise, the provisions of Law no. 200/2004 and art. 296 of LEN no. 1/2011 apply directly. Reserved, vacant, or temporarily vacant teaching positions are to be filled primarily by the permanent teaching staff of the institution or by associated teaching staff.

The exercise of rights conferred by the status of Ph.D. supervisor and holding of a teaching position in the Romanian education system is carried out in accordance with the legal norms in force.