Université Grenoble Alpes (France) is inviting early- and mid- career researchers from Widening Countries to participate in Unite! WIDENING Training: “Creation of Expert Communities” (November 3–7, 2025).
This unique event provides an opportunity to:
- explore cutting-edge methods for creating expert communities in Engineering Biology, Space & Tech, and AI & Cybersecurity,
- discover UGA’s innovative campus at the foot of the French Alps and participate in laboratory and industry visits,
- engage in practical workshops on research community design and scientific matchmaking,
- participate in unique integration activities, including stargazing in a mountain setting.
Participants receive full coverage of travel, accommodation, and meal costs in accordance with Unite!WIDENING project regulations, funded by the Horizon Europe program.
This training goes beyond traditional workshops by combining academic excellence, practical skill-building, and unique cultural experiences. Participants will:
Event’s Highlights:
- Practical tools for creating expert communities
- Networking with European researchers in three key areas
- Access to Unite! funding resources (Seed Fund, PhD programs)
- Unique location in the French Alps with UGA laboratory visits
- International collaboration opportunities and doctoral exchange programs.
Application:
FOR ULISBOA PARTICIPANTS:
Number of available slots for ULisboa participants: 6
For Ulisboa Participants fill out the Google form: Ulisboa Application Form
For any questions, please contact: unite.widening@tecnico.ulisboa.pt
FOR WROCŁAW TECH PARTICIPANTS :
Number of available slots for Wrocław Tech participants: 6
For Wrocław Tech applications fill out the Google form: Application form
For any questions, please contact: Bartosz.stec@pwr.edu.pl
Application deadline: 21/09 – 23:59
Target audience:
Early- to mid- and established career researchers in Engineering Biology, Space & Tech, AI & Cybersecurity fields coming from two Unite Universities: Ulisboa and Wrocław Tech. Priority in recruitment is given to coordinators of the project’s strategic areas.
Program:
Monday – Arrival and Introduction
- Check-in & Welcome
- Opening Session: Introduction to Widening
- Ice-breaking activities
Tuesday – Theory: Understanding Research Communities
- Keynote: Why research communities matter
- Roundtable: Sharing research interests
- Sessions: Equity, Inclusiveness & Interdisciplinarity
- Networking Café
- PhD & Researcher Testimonial Night
Wednesday – Practice: Designing Communities
- Unite! Research Community Case Studies
- Workshop: Community design & matchmaking
- Star-Gazing Night
Thursday – Action: From Ideas to Implementation
- Toolbox: Funding & Unite! resources
- Action planning: timeline, next steps, collaborations
- Future actions: Cotutelle, Seed Fund, PhD programmes
- Feedback, wrap-up and socializing evening
Friday – Closing
- Check-out and Transfers
- Lab & Industry Visit
- Closing Session
