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PHYsics for a greener world: fostering the NExt generation of talented young researchers in novel materials, innovative STrategies and energy solutions

Project description

Training the next generation of green innovators

Tackling climate change demands more than new technologies. It requires a new generation of scientists who can rethink energy, materials, and sustainability from the ground up. Supported by the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions programme, the PHYNEST project brings together six top research centres and over 20 partners. It will train 25 PhD candidates in cutting-edge physical sciences, with a strong focus on energy and environmental solutions. With over 50 research topics, the programme spans experimental and theoretical work and includes social and historical perspectives on climate and energy. Special efforts will be made to attract women and underrepresented groups in STEM, nurturing talent for a more inclusive and greener scientific future.

Objective

"PHYNEST (“PHYsics for a greener world: fostering the NExt generation of talented young researchers in novel materials, innovative STrategies and energy solutions"") is a unique doctoral programme for talented 25 PhD candidates, led by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB). PHYNEST aims to train tomorrow’s leaders in the field of advanced materials, innovative strategies, and key solutions to help migrate towards a new energy paradigm and to enhance environmental sustainability, taking physical sciences as the backbone. Together with UAB, 5 internationally-renowned research centres as Implementing Partners will embark on this exciting adventure after selecting and recruiting doctoral candidates from all over the world in an open, transparent and merit-based process. Special attention will be paid to applications from women, which have been chronically underrepresented in STEM disciplines, and other minority groups. Cutting edge research topics will be offered to the PhD candidates (+50 options) in which experimental and theoretical research, as well as the historical and social dimension of energy and climate, will be tackled in a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary and innovative manner. The hosting institutions count with world-class research infrastructures and a pool of accomplished supervisors in their respective fields. +20 Associated Partners will participate in PHYNEST to host the fellows for secondments and/or participate in the network-wide events of the network to offer high-quality scientific and transferable skills training in different domains, ranging from diversity equity and inclusion, time and project management, to effective communication to diverse audiences. PHYNEST is the perfect nest for nurturing young researchers, preparing them to become the next generation of academic and entrepreneurial leaders committed to a greener future."

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

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(opens in new window) HORIZON-MSCA-2024-COFUND-01

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Coordinator

UNIVERSITAT AUTONOMA DE BARCELONA
Net EU contribution

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€ 3 960 000,00
Address
EDIF A CAMPUS DE LA UAB BELLATERRA CERDANYOLA V
08193 Cerdanyola Del Valles
Spain

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Region
Este Cataluña Barcelona
Activity type
Higher or Secondary Education Establishments
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