NeuroNanoTech MSCA Doctoral Network launched to advance research in neurological diseases
31.01.2025
- The kick-off meeting of the NeuroNanoTech Doctoral Network took place at IMDEA Nanociencia.
- The action brings together 25 partner institutions to train 11 PhD researchers in the fields of nanotechnology, device engineering, neuroscience and clinical neurology.
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Madrid, 31st January 2025. The official launch of the NeuroNanoTech Doctoral Network took place in Madrid on January 23-24, 2025, bringing together the project’s 25 partners to mark the beginning of an ambitious initiative aimed at tackling one of the major challenges of Europe’s ageing population—neurological disorders.
Supported by Horizon Europe’s Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Doctoral Networks with a budget of ca. € 3 million, NeuroNanoTech will provide eleven PhD researchers with a cutting-edge, interdisciplinary training environment. The project, using nanotechnology, focuses on the development of minimally invasive flexible neural interfaces with improved tissue integration that will allow for a long term neural activity stimulation and recordings. These advancements have the potential to transform the application of neural interfaces in the clinic, significantly improving the quality of life of many patients with neurological disorders.
The NeuroNanoTech consortium brings together leading experts in nanotechnology, device engineering, neuroscience, and clinical neurology. The research projects within the network will be highly interconnected, ensuring a multidisciplinary approach that bridges academia and industry. The programme offers innovative training, emphasizing applications of research and preparing PhD candidates for careers in both academic and non-academic sectors.
Through collaboration with universities, research institutes, hospitals, companies, and social organizations from nine different countries, NeuroNanoTech will equip its researchers with advanced scientific knowledge and transferable skills essential for innovation and long-term employability. This initiative aligns with the broader mission of the MSCA Doctoral Networks, which fosters international mobility, cross-sectoral collaboration, and knowledge exchange between research disciplines.
The NeuroNanoTech doctoral candidates will be hosted by by Fundación IMDEA Nanociencia (IMDEA Nano, coordinator), Spain, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique CNRS (CNRS-GREYC), France, Commissariat à l’Énergie Atomique et aux Énergies Alternatives (CEA), France, Tel Aviv University (TAU), Israel, Atlas Neuroengineering BVBA (ATLAS), Belgium, Scuola Internazionale Superiore di Studi Avanzati di Trieste (SISSA), Italy, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (UAM), Spain, Fundación para la Investigación Médica Aplicada (FIMA), Spain, Stichting Radboud Universiteit (RU), Netherlands, and University of Galway (GAL), Ireland.
About MSCA Doctoral Networks
MSCA Doctoral Networks support innovative doctoral training through international, intersectoral, and interdisciplinary partnerships. They aim to enhance the career prospects of researchers and respond to Europe’s strategic research and innovation needs.
The Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) programme is the European Union’s flagship fellowship initiative, designed to support researchers at all career stages. By encouraging cross-border mobility and collaboration, MSCA helps researchers develop international networks and gain experience in diverse research environments. It plays a pivotal role in breaking down barriers between academia, industry, and business, fostering innovation and excellence in European research.
Call for PhD positions opening soon
As part of its commitment to training the next generation of researchers, NeuroNanoTech will soon launch a call for applications to fill eleven PhD positions. More details will be available on the project’s official website in the coming weeks.
The NeuroNanoTech Doctoral Network is funded by the European Research Executive Agency’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme, under Grant Agreement No. 101169352.
More information in the website:
neuronanotech.eu
Contact:
M. Teresa González
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Neural Interfaces Group
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IMDEA Nanociencia – Neuronanotech Coordinator
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Source: IMDEA Nanociencia.
IMDEA Nanociencia Institute is a young interdisciplinary research Centre in Madrid (Spain) dedicated to the exploration of nanoscience and the development of applications of nanotechnology in connection with innovative industries.