Residency Opportunity in Italy in the Field of Science and Technology Policies from the European Commission
By: European CommissionLast update:
Applicant criteria
NationalityNo specific nationality required
Skillsمهارات التواصل, القدرة على التعلم, مهارات العمل ضمن الفريق
Age
- No specific age required
Gender
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Opportunity FieldTechnology and Programming, Science, Political Sciences and Economy
Job locationItaly
Needed documentsCV, Research Proposal, Application form
Deadline2023-09-30
Opportunity description
The European Commission announces its annual Science and Technology Policy Residency, a short-term research program hosted by JRC Makerspace, at the Joint Research Centre's Ispra site, in Italy. This opportunity is structured around specific concepts and topics directly related to the science and technology policy topics addressed in the JRC's annual work program where a new topic is proposed each year. This program aims to:
- Attract innovative ideas and original projects that can combine arts, science, and technology.
- Strengthening partnerships with local, national, and international manufacturers.
- Promoting spaces needed for joint creativity.
- Attendees will be asked to achieve tangible results, whether it is a workshop, a prototype, an artwork, or an exhibition.
Benefits
The program will provide participants with the opportunity to:
- Develop an original project that combines arts, science, and technology.
- Access to an extraordinary space located at the crossroads of science and policy.
- Obtaining financial support in the form of a grant and travel allowance.
- Access to the digital manufacturing equipment needed to go from idea to prototype.
- The opportunity to exchange ideas with JRC's technical and scientific staff.
- Strengthen partnerships with other manufacturers.
- Publish the results of their work.
- A fixed subsistence allowance will be provided to cover housing costs.
- You can use JRC Maker space's canteen
Eligibility criteria
- This opportunity will take place in the first quarter of 2024. Those accepted will be selected to develop tangible deliverables (e.g., workshop, prototype, artwork, exhibition), original and reusable to respond to the requirements of the challenges in one of the following proposed themes:
- North Pole
- Biodiversity
- Bioeconomy
- Public spaces
- The maximum length of stay is 10 days at JRC Makerspace, in Ispra, Italy.
- Please note that it will be necessary to carry out some preparatory work remotely in advance.
About the European Commission (EC):
The European Commission (EC) is the "engine room" of the European Union. It is one of the 3 main institutions of the European Union; The other two are the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union. The European Commission (EC) is the executive branch of the European Union, responsible for proposing legislation, implementing decisions, supporting the EU Treaties and managing the day-to-day workings of the EU.
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