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BOOSTing the next generation of researchers in human and animal health through Loire Val Health interdisciplinary doctoral program

Objective

LVHBOOST builds on the €11.8M Loire Val-Health program, led by the University of Tours (UT), to create an interdisciplinary research
and training alliance addressing human and animal health through three axes of excellence: infectious diseases, mental health, and
biopharmaceuticals. Fostered with LVH-BOOST, the LVH original alliance, comprising the University of Orléans, CNRS, INRAE, INSERM, and the University Hospitals of Tours and Orléans, will make it possible to transition from a silo approach to a common strategy,
articulating research into an innovative forward-thinking training programme.
Over the 60 months, LVH-BOOST will recruit 10 Doctoral Candidates (DCs) through two calls, who will embark on a three-year PhD
program. This programme will promote interdisciplinary exchanges between biology, health, and social sciences, ensuring the
crossfertilization of knowledge among sectors and countries. Synergies between infectious diseases and biopharmaceuticals will
pioneer novel research on innovative vaccines and treatments, while the One Health approach will bridge gaps between human and animal
health. Furthermore, the focus on participatory research in mental health will establish a model for cross-sector collaboration.
Supported by our extensive network of 26 associated partners across 10 countries (9 non-academic, 10 universities, 5 research
centers, and 2 hospitals), LVH-BOOST will offer rich opportunities for international mobility, industry exposure, and a diverse training
programme aimed at delivering advanced research skills and multiple transferable skills to boost the employability profile of our PhD
students.
This unique combination of cutting-edge research, dynamic training, and international collaboration will foster a new generation of
versatile, highly skilled researchers ready to tackle complex global health challenges.

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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-2026-COFUND-01

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Coordinator

UNIVERSITE DE TOURS
Net EU contribution
€ 1 260 000,00
Address
RUE DU PLAT D ETAIN 60
37020 Tours
France
Region
Centre — Val de Loire Centre — Val de Loire Indre-et-Loire
Activity type
Higher or Secondary Education Establishments
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Partners (26)