IAS Young Academics Doctoral Fellow: Interdisciplinary Research
A 48-month funded PhD fellowship supporting international candidates in pursuing bold, interdisciplinary research at the University of Luxembourg.
Best for:Best for ambitious international graduate students seeking an interdisciplinary PhD fellowship with top-tier training and mobility support.
Overview
The University of Luxembourg invites applications for the Young Academics Doctoral fellows IAS (YADIAS) programme, established by its Institute for Advanced Studies. This Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions COFUND initiative supports 15 full-time international doctoral candidates in conducting bottom-up, interdisciplinary research projects across various academic disciplines. Fellows enjoy the freedom to define their own research topics while collaborating with chosen principal and co-supervisors. The position provides comprehensive training, networking opportunities, and career development support to prepare candidates for advanced academic or professional careers.
What you'll do
- Implement an independent research project with a strong interdisciplinary focus.
- Deepen knowledge in a core discipline while broadening expertise across complementary domains.
- Engage with international networks and non-academic partners to enhance research impact.
- Complete structured doctoral training and career development activities.
- Fulfill thesis requirements leading to the award of a doctoral degree.
Requirements
Degree required: Master's degree or equivalent qualification required for doctoral admission.
Degree offered: PhD
Language: Demonstrate at least B2-level proficiency in the language of the thesis.
Instruction: English or French/German depending on the chosen discipline and thesis requirements.
- Ability to formulate and execute an independent research proposal
- Strong academic background in a relevant discipline
- Capacity for interdisciplinary and collaborative problem-solving
- Open to international candidates satisfying incoming mobility rules.
- Must fulfill all admission criteria for doctoral candidates at the University of Luxembourg.
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: Unspecified
Candidates should carefully review the application guidelines and download necessary templates from the official YADIAS website. Given the time required for candidate-supervisor matchmaking, applicants are strongly advised to start early. Applications must be submitted exclusively through the designated application portal.
- CV
- Research proposal
- Transcripts
- Language proficiency certificates
Contact
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