In the Intensive Graduate Activities, participants develop a forward-looking vision, experiment with interdisciplinary approaches, collaborate with peers from all over the world, tackle transversal topics, undertake scientific challenges in innovative ways while building and strengthening networks of scholars on areas of shared interest within the consortium. Professors from a minimum of three member universities participate in the scientific coordination of each program.
International PhD Academy
Interdisciplinary intensive programs on major societal challenges, with a parallel training program in transversal skills to prepare advanced PhDs for research careers in academia or in the public or private sectors. There are a minimum of three member institutions involved in the scientific coordination. Students/researchers from any VIU member can apply.
Who is it for?
PhD students and junior researchers in VIU member institutions.
What does it cost?
Full fee waiver scholarships are available for participants from member universities and research institutes. Travel grants are available and accommodation is provided.
Graduate Seminars
Thematic intensive seminars, on a focused topic approached from a multidisciplinary perspective. The aim is to support early-career PhDs who are beginning their research and to facilitate interdepartmental cooperation.
Who is it for?
PhD students and junior researchers in VIU member institutions. Some programs admit Master’s students.
What does it cost?
Full fee waiver scholarships are available for participants from member universities and research institutes. Travel grants are available and accommodation is provided.
Summer Schools
VIU Summer Schools (or Spring, Autumn or Winter Schools) are intensive taught programs that are offered annually.
Who is it for?
Each School defines its target group. Most programs are for Master’s-level and above, including professionals. Some also admit undergraduate students. The Summer Schools are also open to students from non-member universities.
What does it cost?
Fees range from €200 to €600 for students of member institutions, or €400 to €1200 for students from other universities.
