About YADIAS

Young Academics Doctoral fellows IAS (YADIAS)

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YADIAS: Young Academics Doctoral Fellows IAS

The Young Academics Doctoral fellows IAS (YADIAS) programme, part of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions COFUND initiative, is a 48-month career development programme at the University of Luxembourg supporting 15 international doctoral candidates. It promotes bottom-up, interdisciplinary, intersectoral, and international research across all disciplines, reflecting Uni.lu’s strategic commitment to addressing complex global challenges through collaborative approaches.

Integrated in the Institute for Advanced Studies (IAS)

YADIAS is hosted within the University’s Institute for Advanced Studies (IAS), which fosters bold interdisciplinary research, upholds academic excellence, strengthens international collaboration, and attracts global talent. Fellows benefit from:

  • A wide pool of potential supervisors

  • Extensive public and private partnerships

  • Mentoring from IAS fellows and visiting researchers

  • A diverse and inclusive academic environment

Research, Training, and Skills Development

Fellows have access to state-of-the-art research infrastructure and opportunities to conduct research across at least two disciplines. All candidates will enrol in one of Uni.lu’s doctoral programmes and receive comprehensive scientific and transferable-skills training, preparing them for careers in academia, industry, public institutions, or entrepreneurship.

The selection process is transparent and involves international peer review to ensure fairness and excellence.

Strengthening the Research Ecosystem

YADIAS enhances Uni.lu’s research ecosystem by:

  • Strengthening interdisciplinarity

  • Expanding socio-economic partnerships

  • Fostering an inclusive international research community

Doctoral candidates will collaborate with postdoctoral fellows from the related MSCA COFUND YIA programme, co-organizing events and workshops to stimulate innovation, knowledge exchange, and community building within the IAS.

Career Impact

YADIAS equips outstanding doctoral researchers with the skills, networks, and support needed for successful careers while advancing interdisciplinary research at Uni.lu and beyond.

In brief

The New Fellowship Programme

YADIAS is an individual-driven research training and career development programme for doctoral candidates, based on incoming mobility. It aims to equip the next generation of researchers with strong expertise and interdisciplinary skills, preparing them for advanced research careers.

15 Full-Time Fellowships

YADIAS will offer 15 full-time fellowships of 48 months each. The programme follows a bottom-up approach, meaning that fellows are free to choose their research topics (within the University of Luxembourg’s disciplines) as well as their principal and co-supervisors.

Expand Your Scientific Skills

Fellows will deepen their knowledge in their core discipline while broadening their expertise across other domains. Each fellow will implement a research project with a strong interdisciplinary focus and gain access to international networks, enhancing future career opportunities.

Supporting Career Development

YADIAS provides outstanding doctoral candidates with excellent training and career development, culminating in the award of a doctoral degree. The programme is designed to strengthen interdisciplinarity, employability, and facilitate transition to postdoctoral funding or other career paths in academia and beyond.

Contract and Research Conditions

YADIAS offers a competitive contract and excellent research conditions to attract top candidates. The evaluation and selection process follows the principles of the Charter & Code, adhering to Open, Transparent, and Merit-based Recruitment (OTM-R) standards, with decisions based on international peer review.