Project "Estonian Doctoral School"

Project: "Estonian Doctoral Schoollink opens in new page" (2021-2027.4.04.24-0003)

Project Overview

The project is implemented by the University of Tartu, with partners including:

• Estonian Academy of Arts
• Estonian University of Life Sciences
• Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre
• Estonian Business School
• Tallinn University of Technology
• Tallinn University

Doctoral schools are led by the Vice-Rectors of Research of the participating universities.

Eligibility period: 01.09.2023 – 31.08.2029
Total budget: €7 million
No self-financing required

Target Group

• All doctoral students of Estonian universities
• Master’s students (participation in events)

• Supervisors of doctoral students

   

Sections of the doctoral school

1. Mathematics, computer science and informatics

   Lead partner: Tallinn University of Technology

   Partners: University of Tartu, Tallinn University

2. Natural and agricultural sciences

   Lead partner: University of Tartu

   Partners: Tallinn University, Tallinn University of Technology. Estonian University of Life Sciences

   Contacts in EMÜ: Katri Ots, Eve Veromann, Karin Nurme 

3. Engineering and technology

   Lead partner: Tallinn University of Technology

   Partners: University of Tartu, Estonian Academy of Arts, Estonian University of Life Sciences

   Contacts in EMÜ: Margus Arak, Alexander Ryabchikov, Aive Liibusk 

4. Medical and health sciences, veterinary medicine

   Lead partner: University of Tartu

   Partners: Tallinn University, Tallinn University of Technology, Estonian University of Life Science

   Contacts in EMÜ: Andres Valdmann, Julia Jeremejeva

5. Social sciences

   Lead partner: University of Tartu

   Partners: Tallinn University, Tallinn University of Technology, Estonian Business School

6. Humanities and arts

   Lead partner: Tallinn University

   Partners: University of Tartu, Estonian Academy of Arts, Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre

Supported Activities

Activity 1: Organizing Events 

Improving the quality of doctoral education through:

• Thematic conferences and seminars;
• Courses of academic writing and science popularization;
• Summer and winter schools;
• Intensive courses;
• Doctoral career days;
• Workshops and lectures with external experts and supervisors;
• Training sessions, seminars and masterclasses for supervisors;
• Involvement of external opponents.

NB! Accessibility must be ensured for all target groups and at least two partners involved!

Activity 2: Doctoral Mobility

•  Available only for doctoral students;
• Short-term mobility (up to 30 days);

• Funded based on unit costs + participation fee (with supporting documents).

   

Activity 3: Project Management

Eligible Costs

✔ Personnel Costs:

• Fees for external lecturers, experts and opponents

✔ Event Organization Costs:

• Venue rental
• Equipment rental
• Accommodation and catering
• Bus rental
• Materials
• Ensuring accessibility in both physical and virtual environments

✔ Travel and accommodation costs for external experts and supervisors

✔ Training Costs (Supervisors)

✔ International Doctoral Mobility:

• Based on unit cost calculations

   

Additional Information

Project Website: doktorikool.eelink opens in new page
Contact Person: Lili Veesaar ([email protected])

Funding Reference: Project "Cooperation between universities to promote doctoral studies" (2021-2027.4.04.24-0003) is co-funded by the European Union