Project description
Training efficient ecological transition of soft matter science
Soft matter science is vital for many industries and research fields, driving the green transition. However, despite advancements, these sectors face challenges that slow the efficiency of this transition. With support from the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions programme, the PRISM project aims to develop and operate an exceptional, innovative doctoral programme at PSL University. The project will train 30 highly skilled researchers to conduct research and overcome key challenges in the ecological transition of the soft matter science field. Specifically, it will address the development of eco-friendly chemical processes, improve current carbon capture, storage and valorisation, design and introduce novel renewable energy solutions and help create a circular economy.
Objective
The PRISM programme (PhD Research Programme for International Training in Sustainable Soft Matter) is an ambitious and innovative doctoral programme at PSL University. Its goal is to train 30 highly skilled researchers to address the challenges of the ecological transition in the field of soft matter science. PSL, ranked among the top 25 universities worldwide and home to Europe’s largest soft matter research centre, provides an exceptional scientific environment, with more than 40% of its researchers coming from abroad. PRISM leverages PSL’s expertise in soft matter, microfluidics, fluid mechanics, and industrial process sciences to tackle four major challenges: 1) developing eco-friendly chemical processes, 2) building a circular economy, 3) innovating in renewable energy concepts, and 4) enhancing carbon capture, storage, and valorisation.
The programme's four main objectives are: 1) to attract 30 excellent PhD candidates through a competitive, two-phase international selection process, 2) to offer a comprehensive doctoral education including courses on sustainable soft matter science and ecological transition, as well as cross-disciplinary skills training (professional development, scientific communication, ethics, innovation, and entrepreneurship), 3) to increase the employability of graduates in this highly sought-after field by providing international placements and industrial partnerships, and 4) to strengthen PSL’s visibility and public engagement in the ecological transition through communication events and an open science policy.
The PRISM programme, drawing on PSL’s prior experience in managing European projects (COFUND AI4theSciences (GA no.945304)) will thus train skilled researchers capable of addressing the crucial challenges of the ecological transition in soft matter science in EU's academia and industry.
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Programme(s)
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HORIZON.1.2 - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA)
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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-2025-COFUND-01
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75006 Paris
France
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