Docsumsquare PhD Summer School on Circular Economy
28 August 2017 - 1 September 2017
On 28 August – 1 September, PhD Summer School on Circular Economy will take place in Geetbets, Belgium.
The goal of the programme is the application of concepts from the circular economy and the functional economy to the technology sector in the broad sense. The 2016 edition of the PhD Summer School focussed on the electronics industry.
Participating PhD students will experience an intense one-week immersive experience by working in multidisciplinary teams. Each team having to solve a challenge prepared and coached by our industry experts.
Who can apply
Any PhD candidate with an affinity for developing new business models in a world of limited resources. Candidates are welcome from a variety of disciplines, including engineering (mining, materials, chemical, electrical, etc.), business and economics, product design, etc.
How to apply
Please click here to apply.
Application deadline
16 June 2017
Selection procedure
A selection of 20 PhD students will be made based on their backgrounds and motivation. We aim for a mix of 75% of students from technical backgrounds and 25% of students from non-technical backgrounds. In case of overbooking, priority will be given to students linked to EIT RawMaterials partners.
Credits
PhD candidates can ask for an attendance certification to get ECTS credits at their own university.
Expenses
All expenses directly related to the PhD summer school program (local transportation, accommodation, food) are covered by the EIT RawMaterials.
For more information and registration, please visit the official website of the PhD Summer School.