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ENGINEERING DOCTORATES IN ERA AND INNOVATION UNION

Learn about principles of innovative doctoral training outlined at the CLAIU-EU Conference, emphasizing research excellence, industry exposure, and international networking for a thriving workforce. Discover how investments in R&D can drive economic recovery.

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ENGINEERING DOCTORATES IN ERA AND INNOVATION UNION

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  1. ENGINEERING DOCTORATESIN ERA ANDINNOVATION UNION Stefaan Hermans DG Research and Innovation Skills Unit CLAIU-EU Conference “The Engineering Doctorate” Madrid, 9-10 February 2012

  2. Investment in R&D is part of the solution to exit from the economic crises

  3. Too few researchers per 1000 labour force EU 6 US 9 Japan 11

  4. Too few researchers in the private sector • EU 46% • Japan 68% • US 79%

  5. Principles forInnovative Doctoral Training • 1) Research Excellence • 2) Attractive Institutional Environment • 3) Interdisciplinary Research Options • 4) Exposure to industry and other relevant • employment sectors • 5) International networking • 6) Transferable skills training • 7) Quality Assurance

  6. Principles for Innovative Doctoral Training • International • Interdisciplinary • Intersectoral « Triple i »

  7. THANK YOU

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