A new PhD training for the next generation of sustainable science leaders

Project description

Supporting the career path of doctoral candidates

To facilitate the acquisition of tailored entrepreneurial and leadership skills, the EU-funded EPFLglobaLeaders project aims to attract outstanding PhD candidates from around the world to Switzerland’s Ecole polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL). The programme will increase the PhD candidates’ knowledge and awareness about timely social questions. It will also prepare them for leadership roles, with a focus on global challenges and a sustainable society. The overall aim of EPFLglobaLeaders is to reach out to excellent PhD candidates and provide them with the training, experience and guidance they need to boost their careers.

Programme(s)

• H2020-EU.1.3. - EXCELLENT SCIENCE - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Main Programme
• H2020-EU.1.3.4. - Increasing structural impact by co-funding activities

Topic(s)

• MSCA-COFUND-2019 - Co-funding of regional, national and international programmes

Call for proposal

H2020-MSCA-COFUND-2019

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Funding Scheme

MSCA-COFUND-DP - Doctoral programmes

Coordinator

ECOLE POLYTECHNIQUE FEDERALE DE LAUSANNE

Net EU contribution

€ 5 207 040,00

Address

Batiment Ce 3316 Station 1
1015 Lausanne
Switzerland

Region

Schweiz/Suisse/Svizzera › Région lémanique › Vaud

Activity type

Higher or Secondary Education Establishments

Links

Other funding

€ 5 207 040,00