The 10 individual research projects are related to one of three scientific work packages (WP2-4) and all DC will participate in WP5, focused on educational standards and training activities, WP lead by Prof. Peter Ponsaerts. The doctoral degrees will be awarded through host institutions or through affiliated local universities.
The DCs will acquire scientific and technical skills, in:
● Interdisciplinary expertise in disease modelling and therapeutics
● Technical mastery in preclinical models and biomaterials
● Managerial, regulatory, and clinical drug development
And also gain transferable skills in:
● Scientific communication and writing,
● Leadership and team building
● Project management
● Teaching and public engagement
● Entrepreneurship, IPR, licensing
● Preparation of a carrier development plan
● Research ethics and integrity
Network -Wide Training program offers to support the development of critical scientific and transferable skills in fields like regenerative medicine, preclinical models and clinical translation. The program includes joint events, annual symposia, and collaboration with supervisors and project managers.
Local Training program focuses on developing DCs scientific skills allowing them to focus on core research in regenerative medicine, cell biology, immunomodulation, tissue engineering, and advanced modelling techniques, while also gaining supervisory and leadership abilities. The program includes activities such as hands-on experimental research, attending lab meetings, journal clubs, and seminars.
The PhD training program focuses also on active participation in conferences, workshops, and networking events to improve communication and sharing knowledge and awareness with the scientific community. It comprises secondments to promote scientific and personal development while also fostering multidisciplinary and cross-sectoral collaboration and combines debate-based learning with individual mentoring.