EXTENDING THE RAIL NETWORK OF PHDS

Last updated: 16.7.2025
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This program, EXTENDING THE RAIL NETWORK OF PHDS, aims to expand the European rail research and innovation community by funding PhD positions. It focuses on fostering collaboration between academia and industry to address key challenges and opportunities within the rail sector, building upon the initial efforts of the Academics4Rail project.

Who is Funded

This section outlines the eligibility criteria for applicants, the geographical scope of the program, and its core objectives. It clarifies that funding is primarily aimed at consortia involving academic institutions and industry players to advance rail research and innovation across Europe.

What is Funded

This section details the specific research areas and types of projects supported by the program. It emphasizes the creation of PhD positions focusing on critical challenges in rail transport, including innovation implementation, gender equality, education, urban logistics, and night train operations.

Type and Scope of Funding

This section describes the financial nature of the program, specifying the type of financial instrument and the maximum funding amount available per project.

Conditions and Requirements

This section outlines the general and specific conditions that applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to, covering aspects from admissibility to grant agreement setup and in-kind contributions.

Application Procedure

This section provides an overview of the application and evaluation process for the program.

This section identifies the foundational legal and official documents governing the 'EXTENDING THE RAIL NETWORK OF PHDS' program, which operates under the broader framework of Horizon Europe.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

2,000,000 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

2,000,000 €

Deadline

Deadline:

07.02.2024

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

European Union (EU Member States and Associated Countries, with potential for non-EU/non-Associated Countries under specific provisions)

Sectors

Sectors:

Research and Development, Transportation and Logistics, Education and Vocational Training, Environmental and Climate Protection, Other

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

PhD researchers/doctorships

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Basic Research, Applied Research, Experimental Development, Policy Development, Capacity Building

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

EU-Rail Joint Undertaking, European Commission

Managed By:

EU-Rail Joint Undertaking

Additional Partners:

Academics4Rail (GA 101121842), Private Members of EU-Rail

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