Webinar: Doing funded PhD in Europe

This 1 hour webinar focuses on PhD opportunities through the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Innovative Training Networks (MSCA-ITN). The video features following three presentations: - PhD in Europe: What are MSCA Innovative Training Networks and how can you participate?: Mr. Nishant Shandilya, Regional Representative, EURAXESS Australia and New Zealand - My experience as a MSCA-funded PhD candidate in Europe: Jacinta Yap, MSCA Fellow & PhD Candidate, University of Liverpool, United Kingdom - My experience as a MSCA-funded PhD candidate in Europe: Katelin Opferkuch, MSCA Fellow & PhD Candidate, Universidade Aberta, Portugal ********************* Follow us on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/euraxess.aus.nz/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/euraxess-aus-nz Sign up for free Membership: euraxess.ec.europa.eu/worldwide/australia-nz ********************* Background The Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions support researchers at all stages of their careers, regardless of age and nationality. Researchers working across all disciplines are eligible for funding. The MSCA also support cooperation between industry and academia and innovative training to enhance employability and career development. MSCA funding for PhD students is offered within university partnerships called Innovative Training Networks (ITN) or COFUND schemes. They are part of the European Commission’s Horizon 2020 research funding scheme and are the main EU programme for doctoral training. Approximately 25,000 PhDs are being funded under this scheme. Innovative Training Networks (ITN) drive scientific excellence and innovation. They bring together universities, research institutes and other sectors from across the world to train researchers to doctorate level.

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