Project description
Training a new generation of scientists in sustainable catalysis
Synthetic chemistry, which is heavily reliant on catalysis, is central to the production of all kinds of chemicals for sectors including industry, pharmaceuticals and energy. Historically, catalysis of many reactions relied on harsh conditions (high pressures and/or temperatures, the use of corrosive substances, etc.) and catalysts. The development of more eco-friendly catalysts and processes not only reduces the impact of synthetic chemistry but enables the synthesis of more natural materials that would not survive harsher reaction conditions. With the support of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions programme, the CATMEC project will develop a doctoral training programme in sustainable chemical synthesis, catalysis, computational chemistry and bioactive molecule design, including secondments to industrial partners.
Objective
CATMEC is a multi-partner European Joint Doctorate (EJD) Programme offering research training in
state-of-the-art sustainable chemical synthesis, catalysis, computational chemistry and bioactive
molecule design on both traditional and non-traditional (eg flow) platforms. This Doctoral Training
Programme integrates complementary, interdisciplinary and intersectoral training and together with
enhanced European mobility through planned secondments of researchers, will contribute to EU
policy objectives in scientific training and degree assessment.
The researchers will be supervised and mentored by internationally recognised experts and have
access to state-of-the-art equipment. Hands-on training will be supplemented by formal training
courses in relevant and related fields, and a wide variety of complementary training courses,
workshops and seminars. The training of researchers will benefit from secondments to industrial
partners, gaining exposure to commercial and complementary environments.
Overall, it is anticipated that the CATMEC project will provide Early Stage Researchers (ESRs) with
an outstanding training experience, through extensive technical and complementary skills
development.
Fields of science (EuroSciVoc)
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- natural sciences physical sciences optics microscopy electron microscopy
- natural sciences computer and information sciences computational science
- natural sciences chemical sciences inorganic chemistry halogens
- natural sciences chemical sciences organic chemistry alcohols
- natural sciences chemical sciences catalysis
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Programme(s)
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H2020-EU.1.3. - EXCELLENT SCIENCE - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions
MAIN PROGRAMME
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H2020-EU.1.3.1. - Fostering new skills by means of excellent initial training of researchers
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Topic(s)
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Funding Scheme
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MSCA-ITN-EJD - European Joint Doctorates
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Call for proposal
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Procedure for inviting applicants to submit project proposals, with the aim of receiving EU funding.
(opens in new window) H2020-MSCA-ITN-2016
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S10 2TN Sheffield
United Kingdom
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