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(hereinafter referred to simply as the POLITECNICO) of Milan, Piazza Leonardo da Vinci no.
and
Ethiopia
Having regard to
- The Minister for Education, University and Research Decree of 9 March 2011 No. 102;
- Legislative Decree 25 July 1998, No. 286, containing the Consolidation Act on the
foreigners;
Directive 2005/71/EC on a specific procedure for admitting third-country nationals for the
purposes of scientific research, and in particular art. 1, paragraph 1, amending art. 27,
paragraph 1, letter c) of Legislative Decree 25 July 1998, No. 286, and introducing art. 27
- The fact that the Minister for University and Research, on 03/12/2013, pursuant to
Ministerial Decree 11 April 2008, ordered the renewal of the registration of of the
Politecnico di Milano in the list of public and private Research Institutions which, subject
to selection, host third-country nationals for the purposes of conducting research projects;
having noted
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- That Mr. Derese Tekestebrihan refers to collaborate with the DEPARTMENT OF
- That the DEPARTMENT of Chemistry, Materials and Chemical engineering with the
- That the procedures governing the aforesaid collaboration must be regulated pursuant to
has verified that Mr. Derese Tekestebrihan has obtained an Advanced Educational
Qualification that, in The Country where it was obtained, allows to access to PHD
programmes.
Art. 1 - The Researcher undertakes to carry out Scientific Research related to the project
ExiST Project Ethiopia: Excellence in Science & Technology (KFW Project No.
Materials and Chemical engineering or, subject to written authorisation by the Project or
Programme Director, wholly or partially at other Politecnico research facilities, as from the
Art. 2 The research associate to whom the grant is awarded shall conduct the research
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The collaboration agreement is based on the following criteria: flexibility in meeting the
needs of the research work, coordination with the overall activities of the principal, the
Politecnico, autonomous activity within the scope of the programme and absence of pre-
Art. 4 No matter where or how the research work is conducted, it shall not involve
inclusion of the Researcher in the organisation of the Politecnico and shall not give rise to
Art. 5 - The Researcher hereby states that he/she is aware that his/her personal data shall
agreement pursuant to Legislative Decree No. 196/03 (Italian Personal Data Protection
Code").
The Researcher is furthermore bound to handle the data used in the area of the activity of
study and research abiding by what is laid down in D. Lgs. no. 196/03 (Code in the
matter of the protection of personal data) under Title VII, Heading I and in particular art.
100, as well as Heading III of the same Title, and in particular art. 105.
The Researcher declares to be informed of the fact that, on the basis of the Regulations
property obtained during and in the area of the activity of the institutional research, as
defined in the Regulations, pertain to the researcher. The Researcher undertakes to inform
the Politecnico about the above mentioned results, but he / she has the right to decide
independently whether to activate suitable actions for valuing the results or to transfer the
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property rights to the Politecnico that will bear the cost and will acknowledge to the
The Researcher also declares to be informed of the fact that the rights of industrial
property obtained during and in the area of the activity of the funded research, as defined
in the Regulations, pertain to the Politecnico that will bear the costs and will
Should the Politecnico not intend to value this result, the related rights will return to the
author who may benefit from them in accordance with what is laid down in the aforesaid
Art. 7 - Pursuant to the provisions of Legislative Decree no. 81/2008 and of the
University Regulations for Worker Safety and Health, for the purposes of safety, the The
Researcher is considered as a worker and as such he/she must undertake to perform his/her
work in full compliance with the legal requirements and specifications in force at the
University on the subject of prevention and safety in the workplace. Moreover, the
Art. 8 - In case the Supervisor of the project or programme considers that the research
activity is not going on well and not in accordance with the content of this host agreement
for reasons to be ascribed to the Researcher , this Host Agreement may be cancelled.
of Legislative Decree 9 January 2008, No. 17, in the event of refusal to issue the
Art. 10 - In accordance with Art. 2 of Italian Presidential Decree no. 62/2013, the
researcher declares that he/she is aware of and undertakes to comply with the code of
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165/2001, and with the code of conduct of public employees of Politecnico di Milano RD
No 2131/AG of 26.06.2014 when going about the activities concerned by this Host
Agreement.
Art. 11 The monthly salary, equal at least to the social allowance, according to art. 27 ter
Since the expected salary is due the to legislation mentioned above, should the monthly
salary be missed for any reason, this Host Agreement will be cancelled.
If the Politecnico di Milano does not renew this agreement pursuant to art. 8, at the end of
the aforesaid period, the Politecnico di Milano shall accept responsibility for purchasing,
on behalf of the research associate, an airline ticket in economy class, to the capital of
his/her country, or to the airport of his/her country closest to his/her place of residence, at a
cost no higher than the travel expenses that may be refunded pursuant to the Politecnico
Art. 12 - The Politecnico di Milano will cover accidents exclusively during the aforesaid
period and civil liability insurance coverage charged to specific budget funds. In case the
researcher does not hold an insurance for illness valid on the Italian territory, the
members who are regularly staying in Italy, a private insurance for illness or the
reimbursement for the subscription to the National Health Service, for the above
mentioned period.
Art. 13- The effect of this agreement shall be suspended until the date on which the
Researcher, having obtained a visa for entry into Italy after issue of the authorisation
pursuant to article 1, paragraph 4 of Legislative Decree 9 January 2008, No. 17, presents
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him/herself to the Director of the Department of Chemistry, Materials and
Chemical engineering to begin the research work, The effect of this agreement shall
be suspended in the event of compulsory leave for maternity and health reasons.
Art. 14 The Politecnico di Milano reserves the right to request termination of this
agreement pursuant to article 1456 of the Italian Civil Code, and the Researcher hereby
a) if the Researcher fails to apply for an entry visa within six months of the date of
b) if the Researcher fails to apply for a residence permit within the time prescribed by
law;
c) if the Researcher in any case commits acts or behaves in ways not consistent with
the provisions of Legislative Decree 25 July 1998, No. 286, and subsequent
The Politecnico di Milano also reserves the right to request payment of damages in
the event of termination of the agreement under item c) of the previous paragraph.
time too. For this reason, Politecnico di Milano considers it essential that the work
assigned to the Researcher shall begin no later than one year from the date of signing this
agreement. If the work assigned to the Researcher has not begun within one year
with regard to all considerations related to the appropriateness of the stated deadline in
connection with the importance of conducting the research, bearing in mind that,
pursuant to article 27 third, paragraph 6, the researcher may apply for a visa for entry
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into Italy no later than six months from the date of issue of the authorisation for
scientific research] from stipulation of this agreement, the agreement shall be considered
Art. 15 Both Researcher and the Politecnico may withdraw from the agreement, after
prior notice of 30 days to be send by registered letter with return receipt. The period of
prior notice shall run from the 1st or from the 16th day of each month. The relevant offices
of the Politecnico di Milano will give appropriate notice to the designated offices of the
Prefecture.
Repeal of the agreement by the Politecnico shall be decided by the Dean of the
Programme.
Art. 16 - The Politecnico di Milano may repeal this agreement pursuant to article 1463 and
1467, paragraph 1, of the Italian Civil Code, in the cases listed hereunder:
b) if the residence permit is not renewed and/or extended in the event of suspension
1998, No. 286, and subsequent amendments and integrations, is issued for the
Researcher
Politecnico di Milano also reserves the right to request payment of damages in the
event of repeal of the agreement for the reasons stated in items c) and d) of the
previous paragraph.
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Art. 17 - This agreement shall be interpreted according to the rules of Italian law, the
provisions of which shall also be applied to any matter not expressly regulated.
Art. 18 - The parties undertake to define any disputes that may arise between them
regarding the interpretation, application, validity and effect of this agreement in a friendly
manner.
Should it prove impossible to reach an understanding in this way, the aforesaid disputes
Milan,
THE RESEARCHER
Mr. Derese Tekestebrihan
THE DEAN OF THE
DEPARTMENT
(Prof. Maurizio Masi)
Pursuant to and by effect of articles 1341 and 1342 of the Italian Civil Code, the candidate
Mr. Derese Tekestebrihan, hereby states that he/she approves, as in effect he/she
THE RESEARCHER
Mr. Derese Tekestebrihan