Project description
Transforming European research into global innovation
Global challenges in health, climate, and energy require advanced scientific breakthroughs. Supported by the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions programme, the NEXTSTEP project aims to address these challenges by training 36 researchers to master state-of-the-art analytical tools, including X-rays, neutrons, and advanced electron microscopy. By utilising Europe’s leading research infrastructures, these experts will investigate materials science and biology with unprecedented precision to foster innovation in digital and green technologies. Beyond technical expertise, the project will promote a geographically diverse knowledge network and offer essential training in leadership, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Ultimately, the project strives to empower a new generation of scientific leaders to translate complex research into disruptive real-world solutions that will benefit industry and society for decades.
Objective
NEXTSTEP will train 36 young and enthusiastic researchers to exploit the unique and transversal capabilities of analytical research infrastructures (RIs) in tackling the challenges associated with sustainable development and industrial competitiveness in the areas of Health, Digital, Industry & Space, Climate, Energy and Mobility and Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment, which are at the heart of Horizon Europe. These skilled researchers will be able to explore materials science, chemistry, biology and engineering and environmental sciences with unprecedented precision (in space, time and sensitivity) using the RI techniques. They will also be trained in complementary skills in innovation, entrepreneurship and leadership providing them with the fluidity to be comfortable in all research and career settings.
At the heart of NEXTSTEP are the complementary and sophisticated analytical X-ray, neutron and electron microscopy techniques available at the cutting-edge European RIs: European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF, X-ray synchrotron), Institut Laue-Langevin (ILL, neutron source) and e-DREAM (advanced electron microscopes). The academic, research and technology organisations (RTO) and industrial partners for each NEXTSTEP DC topic will be selected through Europe-wide open calls for challenging and rewarding DC projects and will be included as associated partners. This will create an outstanding, geographically-diverse and inclusive study programme, fostering a cross-border knowledge-triangle network far beyond that of the recruiting institutes themselves.
NEXTSTEP graduates will be poised to become the drivers in future efforts to exploit the exceptional capacities of analytical RIs and transform science output into disruptive solutions. The graduates will have influence and impact for decades to come as they progress in careers, be they in academia, industry, stakeholder or NGO organisations.
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Programme(s)
Multi-annual funding programmes that define the EU’s priorities for research and innovation.
Multi-annual funding programmes that define the EU’s priorities for research and innovation.
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HORIZON.1.2 - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA)
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Topic(s)
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Funding Scheme
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HORIZON-TMA-MSCA-Cofund-D - HORIZON TMA MSCA Cofund Doctoral programme
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Call for proposal
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(opens in new window) HORIZON-MSCA-2023-COFUND-01
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38000 Grenoble
France
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