The Young Academics Doctoral fellows IAS (YADIAS) is a European doctoral programme (Marie Sklodowska Curie Actions COFUND), which is open to doctoral candidates from all fields of research and hosted by the Institute for Advanced Studies of the University of Luxembourg (UL).
ABOUT YADIAS
The YADIAS programme, part of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (HORIZON-MSCA-COFUND), is a career development initiative by the University of Luxembourg (Home - University of Luxembourg) to support early-stage researchers in interdisciplinary and intersectoral research. YADIAS will fund 15 international doctoral fellowships of 48 months each, allowing candidates to propose and implement their own projects through a bottom-up approach. Open to all disciplines and sectors, the programme promotes interdisciplinarity, considered strategic for UL, Luxembourg, and Europe.
YADIAS is integrated into UL’s Institute for Advanced Studies (Institute for Advanced Studies (IAS)), which advances bold interdisciplinary research, connects the University with international collaborators and society, attracts global talent, and upholds excellence and internationality. The University fosters a knowledge-based economy and prioritises breaking disciplinary and sectoral boundaries to generate impactful research and innovation.
YADIAS doctoral candidates (DCs) will benefit from:
1. Institutional support for interdisciplinary research, with access to over 450 supervisors and 350 public and private partners.
2. Mentoring and networking opportunities with IAS fellows, distinguished scientists, early-career researchers, MSCA postdoctoral fellows, and through secondments.
3. A diverse and international environment that values excellence. The programme follows a transparent selection process with international experts and the IAS Scientific Council. Recruited DCs gain access to state-of-the-art infrastructure, interdisciplinary research opportunities, and a platform for organising events. All DCs will enrol in one of 14 doctoral programmes across four Doctoral Schools, receiving training in scientific and transversal skills, preparing them for careers in academia, industry, public institutions, or entrepreneurship.
YADIAS strengthens interdisciplinarity, employability, and career development, enhancing UL’s socio- economic partnerships and international strategy. DCs will collaborate with 10 MSCA postdoctoral fellowsfrom the “Young International Academics” (YIA) programme to organise events and workshops that foster knowledge exchange, collaboration, and innovation across disciplines and sectors. Ultimately, YADIAS equips outstanding doctoral candidates with the skills and networks needed to excel in a rapidly evolving research landscape while building a dynamic, interdisciplinary community within UL and IAS.
Content extracted from YADIAS programme brief. Read more about the programme and application details in the document for download.