Get ready for the third edition of the Unite! Research School — a one-week research bootcamp for engineering pioneers!

What is the Unite! Research School 2026?

 A 5 days intensive and motivational program for Master & Doctoral students (3 ECTS or 30 training hours)

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👩‍🏫 Lectures, plenary sessions and online tutorials in

• Digital Transition, with a focus on Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Industry 5.0

• Energetic/Green Transition, with a focus on Sustainable Energy, Smart Cities, and Water Management

• Enabling Technologies, with a focus on Space Technologies and Biological Engineering

 👩‍🔬 Transverse courses in Transferable skills for aspiring scientists

💬 Meetings with others MSc and PhDs students, researchers and industrial companies

🦸‍♀️ One research challenge with mixed teams MSc/PhD/Researchers

📡 Several visits of large instruments and research infrastructures in Torino's area

🤝 Keynotes and panel discussions from industry leaders

 Who is it for?

Master and doctoral students,  researchers, industry professionals, policy makers

Where & when is it taking place?

🛤️ In Politecnico di Torino and Santuario di Oropa (near Biella)

📆 May 11th - 15th 2026

💻 Virtual component available from mid-April to 31st of May

Who and how to apply?

Doctoral students from any of the UNITE! universities whose research relates to the event’s thematic areas.

Registration is free and includes accommodation and meals during the event. Travel expenses will be covered by the UPC only for the selected participants who have confirmed their attendance and hold the required visa to undertake the trip.

Please note that, to apply for this call, candidates must ensure they are able to travel to Italy on the specified dates and hold a valid passport and visa (if required) or be eligible to enter the country.

Registration is available on Metacampus until 15 March, 2026.

Please note: All applications will be reviewed. If demand exceeds available spots, a selection process will apply and a waiting list will be created.

For more details, contact: urs2026@polito.it