The University of Luxembourg is offering 15 YADIAS Doctoral Fellowships through its European doctoral programme, funded under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) COFUND scheme. The programme is hosted by the Institute for Advanced Studies and is open to doctoral candidates from all research fields.
YADIAS is designed as an individual-driven research training and career development programme. It supports researchers through incoming mobility, allowing doctoral candidates to undertake advanced research and professional development at the University of Luxembourg.
The programme provides 15 fellowships, each lasting 48 months, with total programme funding of approximately €6 million. The project is supported by the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme under MSCA grant agreement 101260750.
YADIAS Doctoral Fellowship Overview
The YADIAS programme is structured around individual research projects and doctoral training. Selected fellows will join the University of Luxembourg and benefit from an international research environment while developing their academic and professional careers.
The fellowship programme is particularly relevant to researchers seeking a doctoral position in Europe and interested in conducting research within an internationally oriented university environment.
The programme is hosted by the Institute for Advanced Studies (IAS) at the University of Luxembourg, with fellows based in Luxembourg.
Fields of Study
One of the major features of YADIAS is its broad disciplinary scope. The programme is open to doctoral candidates from all research fields, allowing applicants from different academic backgrounds to develop doctoral research projects within the University of Luxembourg’s research environment.
Applicants should therefore focus on developing a strong research proposal that demonstrates academic quality, originality and relevance to an appropriate doctoral research environment at the university.
Fellowship Duration and Funding
Each YADIAS fellowship has a duration of 48 months, providing four years of support for doctoral research and career development.
The programme has a total funding envelope of approximately €6 million for the 15 fellowships. However, the available information does not specify an individual monthly salary, stipend amount or detailed benefits package. Applicants should consult the official call documentation for the precise employment and financial conditions applicable to selected doctoral candidates.
In addition to financial support, fellows are expected to benefit from structured research training and career development opportunities associated with the MSCA COFUND framework.
Eligibility and Mobility
YADIAS is an incoming mobility programme, meaning the fellowship is intended to attract doctoral researchers to the University of Luxembourg.
Since the programme is open across research fields, applicants from a wide range of academic disciplines may be considered, subject to the detailed eligibility requirements established in the official call.
Potential applicants should carefully review the official call before preparing an application, particularly regarding doctoral admission requirements, mobility rules, academic qualifications, research proposal requirements and any applicable nationality or residence conditions.
Why the YADIAS Fellowship Is Valuable
The YADIAS Doctoral Fellowship provides an opportunity to pursue a four-year doctoral research project within the European research system while receiving structured research and career development support.
Its MSCA COFUND framework can also provide valuable international research exposure and opportunities to develop transferable skills alongside specialist academic expertise.
For researchers from outside Europe, the incoming mobility structure may provide an opportunity to establish an academic research career in Luxembourg and build connections with international researchers and institutions.
How to Successfully Apply
Applicants should begin by identifying an appropriate research area and developing a clear doctoral research concept. The proposed project should demonstrate a strong research question, appropriate methodology, originality and potential academic contribution.
Candidates should also investigate the relevant University of Luxembourg research environment and ensure that their proposed project is compatible with the university’s doctoral structures and research expertise.
Before submission, applicants should carefully check all eligibility and documentation requirements in the official YADIAS call and ensure that every required document is prepared according to the prescribed format.
How to Strengthen the Application
A competitive application should present a well-defined research project supported by a convincing academic rationale. Applicants can strengthen their submissions by clearly explaining the research gap, methodology, expected contribution and potential impact of their proposed work.
Academic achievements, research experience, publications, relevant professional experience and evidence of research skills should also be presented clearly where applicable.
Candidates should allow sufficient time to review their documents and ensure that the final application meets all formal requirements before the deadline.
Application and Official Source
The programme is administered by the University of Luxembourg Institute for Advanced Studies. Applicants should use the official YADIAS website and the current call documentation for the application procedure, deadline, detailed eligibility criteria and required documents.
VISIT OFFICIAL WEBSITE TO APPLY
The YADIAS programme is supported by the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme through the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions COFUND initiative.
