Projet EJD-FunMat (Horizon 2020, appel à projets 2014)
Action : Doctoral Networks - Joint Doctorates
Panel : Chemistry
Statut du projet : CLOSED

EJD-FunMat is a European Joint Doctoral programme in the field of functional materials research. EJD-FunMat is embedded in an existing research network, with previous experience in co-tutelle doctorates , but the project will add new major elements, with the strategic aim of becoming a permanent reference European Joint Doctoral School in Materials Science and beyond. The key innovative aspects of the programme are: - Research in PhD clusters: The 15 PhD projects are grouped into 6 thematic clusters: Photocatalysis, Transparent Conductors, Lead-Free Piezoelectrics, Photonics, Cellulose-based Polymers, Bone Tissue Engineering. Each cluster has 3-4 academic, and several industry partners, thus forming a small-scale collaborative project. This concept will (i) will be a practical training in interdisciplinary teamwork for the PhD candidates and (ii) provide a critical mass of researchers with the potential to achieve breakthrough research and innovation, compared to individual PhD projects. Additional, locally funded PhD projects will be added to the clusters. - Industry partner for each PhD: All PhD candidates will spend time in industry research laboratories, and will interact with industry throughout their project. - Joint supervision rules centered on a series of common Deliverables for all PhD candidates, to be achieved during the PhD project - Training in eco-design and life-cycle analysis of materials: topics such as critical raw materials and materials recycling have become crucial issues - Training in project and risk management - Training in industrial intelligence, entrepreneurship and innovation skills - Development of a sustainable framework for a joint PhD School. This strategic goal is based on 4 components: - scientific excellence - development of a legal framework for exploiting the research results - joint rules for co-tutelle PhDs, and joint PhD diplomas - attracting additional funding for PhD scholarships, during and after the project

Mots clés : photocatalysis, transparent conductors, piezoelectrics, photonics, cellulose based polymers, bone tissue engineering, functionalised surfaces, interfaces, energy, information technology, health

Participants :
- University of Liège (Belgique) — Partner, beneficiary, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 501120.0 €
- Université Catholique de Louvain (Belgique) — Partner, beneficiary, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 501120.0 €
- Université de Bordeaux (France) — Coordinator, beneficiary, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 788626.8 €
- Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (Allemagne) — Partner, beneficiary, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 249216.48 €
- Institut polytechnique de Grenoble (France) — Partner, beneficiary, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 262875.6 €
- University of Luxembourg (Luxembourg) — Partner, beneficiary, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 250560.0 €
- Technical University of Darmstadt (Allemagne) — Partner, beneficiary, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 498432.96 €
- University of Aveiro (Portugal) — Partner, beneficiary, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 476712.72 €
- Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (Luxembourg) — Partner, beneficiary, Recherche, subvention : 250560.0 €