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UTU-ESR Programme: Solutions for Green and Digital Transition

Project description

Bridging the expertise gap in green and digital tech

The success of the green and digital transition hinges on the availability of skilled experts. As such, the complexities of sustainable societies require transformative change, and a shortage of qualified professionals hinders progress. With the support of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions programme, the UTU-GreDiT project offers a unique doctoral programme that brings together 25 early-stage researchers. The aim is to foster a research ecosystem that addresses the pressing need for expertise in green and digital transition. Led by experienced supervisors and research groups, the researchers will be empowered to delve into interdisciplinary studies related to the European Green Deal. With a focus on transferable skills, UTU-GreDiT ensures that the researchers bridge the gap between research and the private sector.

Objective

UTU-GreDiT is a unique international, inter-sectoral and interdisciplinary Doctoral Programme hosted by the University of Turku (UTU). The objective of UTU-GreDiT is to provide a top-quality research training ecosystem for 25 ESRs focusing on Green and Digital Transition to strengthen transformative change. It boosts transformative change towards sustainable societies and producing high-demand experts for the needs of public-private sectors and academia. The call of the UTU-GreDiT Programme will be published internationally and applicants will be evaluated through an open, merit-based process by external evaluators. The appointed ESRs will be full members of UTU Graduate School (UTUGS) with similar opportunities, obligations and working conditions to other UTUGS members. UTU-GreDiT will integrate cutting-edge research infrastructures, experienced supervisors, and existing knowledge base of 14 research groups with >45 professors and experienced researchers. This enables ESRs to gain high-quality training and perform novel research under interdisciplinary supervision that crosses research groups from UTU and associated partners on topics related to Green and Digital Transition, and European Green Deal. National or international 4-6 months secondments and other training activities are provided through 26 associated partners and UTU. UTU-GreDiT will provide transferable skills for ESRs including scientific writing, project management, culture of open science and entrepreneurial skills that are essential for widening their career prospects. The training and secondments offered will actively involve all participants, and thus, contribute to bridging the gaps between research and private sector and boosting the sustainable socio-economic growth from regional to EU level. After training, ESRs will be capable of working in the private or public sector or academia, especially in the area of Green and Digital Transition, and have skills to start their own business, as well.

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Funding Scheme

HORIZON-TMA-MSCA-Cofund-D - HORIZON TMA MSCA Cofund Doctoral programme

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Call for proposal

(opens in new window) HORIZON-MSCA-2022-COFUND-01

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Coordinator

TURUN YLIOPISTO
Net EU contribution
€ 3 360 000,00
Address
YLIOPISTONMAKI
20014 Turku
Finland
Region
Manner-Suomi Etelä-Suomi Varsinais-Suomi
Activity type
Higher or Secondary Education Establishments
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