Memento Architecture, Civil and Environmental Engineering

Conferences - Seminars

06FEB

04DEC

smart living lunches

The smart living lunches take place every first Tuesday of the month from 11 am to 1 pm at the smart living lab in Fribourg. Two researchers present during 20 minutes their work related to the smart living lab's research fields that can range from construction technologies, to material sciences and renewable energy production systems, ... Read more about "smart living lunches"

22AUG

12:00-13:00 RLC B1 520

NoonTalk#4: Publishing preprints

Marc Robinson, professor at the Department of evolution and ecology at UNIL, will present the benefits from publishing preprints. Alain Foehn, PhD student at the Laboratory of hydraulic constructions at EPFL, will share his experience with submitting a paper to Elsevier. Read more about "NoonTalk#4: Publishing preprints"

By Marc Robinson, professeur au Département d'écologie et d'évolution ...

04SEP

12:15-13:15 SV 1717

Environmental vibrios : « a walk on the wild side »

The vast majority of our knowledge on vibrio pathogenesis is based on the ancient and well-studied human pathogen, V. cholerae. Often neglected and relegated to specialized journals are vibrio infections in non-human species. While the studies of animal pathogens have benefited from the era of genomics, the search for pathogenesis determinants is often biased by ... Read more about "Environmental vibrios : « a walk on the wild side »"

By Frédérique Le Roux, Laboratory of Integrative Biology of Marine Models ...

06SEP

16:15-17:15 MXF 1

Can we predict how pharmaceuticals will crystallize?

Crystal Structure Prediction (CSP) methods were developed on the assumption that an organic molecule would crystallize in its most stable crystal structure. Even implementing this approach is a challenge to computational chemistry methods,[1] as shown by the Cambridge Crystallographic Data Centre’s blind tests.[2] Polymorphism adds additional challenges, as this is usually a kinetic phenomenon with ... Read more about "Can we predict how pharmaceuticals will crystallize?"

By Prof. Sally Price (University College London, UK)

07SEP

11:00-12:00 GR A3 32

EESS Special event - talk on "An earth-scientist’s view of human population dynamics"

Abstract: Historical examples of demographic change, in China, Italy, Nigeria, Utah, the Philippines, and elsewhere, together with simple mathematics and biological principles, show that stabilizing world population before it is limited by food supply will be more difficult than is generally appreciated. United Nations population projections are based on a logical fallacy in that they ... Read more about "EESS Special event - talk on "An earth-scientist’s view of human population dynamics""

By Dr Stephen Warren, Professor, Department of Atmospheric Sciences, and Department ...

11SEP

09:00-12:30 CO 120

Effective Interactive Teaching

What strategies can I use to increase student participation? What potential advantages for student learning? At the end of this workshop, you will be able to: explain the importance of using interactive teaching strategies; select appropriate teaching strategies to achieve learning objectives; construct effective interactive teaching scenarios. Read more about "Effective Interactive Teaching"

By Siara Isaac

18SEP

12:15-13:15 GR A3 32

EESS talk on

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By Dr Esteban Munoz, United Nations Environmental Program

25SEP

28SEP

International Symposium on Energy Geotechnics (SEG) 2018

The International Symposium on Energy Geotechnics (SEG) 2018 has been organized recognizing the strong need for shared knowledge in innovative and challenging applications on energy geotechnics. SEG-2018 aims to serve as a forum for promoting the exchange of ideas, practices and state-of-the-art on a broad range of topics in the area. The upcoming edition of ... Read more about "International Symposium on Energy Geotechnics (SEG) 2018"

By SEG 2018 will be hosting a variety of speakers who ...

25SEP

12:15-13:15 GR A3 32

EESS talk on

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By Dr Tommaso Lotti, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (DICEA ...

02OCT

12:15-13:15 GR A3 32

EESS talk on

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By Dr Sebastian Hoch, Research Assistant Professor in Atmospheric Sciences, University ...

12OCT

09:00-17:00 CO 120

Améliorer l'expressivité et sa voix pour ses cours

Comment penser son contenu pou pouvoir bien le dire? En quoi la voix est une résultante du corps en action? Quelles technique vocales mettre en œuvre et exercer? Read more about "Améliorer l'expressivité et sa voix pour ses cours"

By Rita Gay

16OCT

12:15-13:15 GR A3 32

EESS talk on

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By Dr Anton Camacho, Research Fellow, LSHTM London, UK

23OCT

12:15-13:15 GR A3 32

EESS talk on

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By Dr Kris Villez, Department of Process Engineering, EAWAG, CH

23OCT

18:00 The Project room

Curious Engineering Design Practice

The identifiable metrics and the traditions of structural engineering show a discipline characterised by polarised practice that is decisive; often mistakenly based on intuition and increasingly reliant on finite technology. Over the last two decades; the work of AKT II demonstrates a different characterisation born out of a contemporary approach to the discipline, a particular ... Read more about "Curious Engineering Design Practice"

By Hanif Kara, engineer, studio AKT II, London

30OCT

12:15-13:15 GR A3 32

EESS talk on

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By Dr James W. Kirchner, Professor of Physics of Environmental Systems ...

13NOV

09:00-12:30 co 120

Effective exercise sessions

Exercise sessions provide students with an opportunity to apply the things they have learned in lectures, to deepen their understanding, to clarify problems and to monitor their own learning. What are the features of exercise sessions that best help student to learn? How can exercises be adapted to help students deepen their understanding? What approaches ... Read more about "Effective exercise sessions"

By Roland Tormey

13NOV

12:15-13:15 GR A3 32

EESS talk on

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By Dr Daniel Hunkeler, Professor of Hydrogeology, Director of CHYN (Centre ...

15NOV

09:00-17:00 EPFL, SG

Swiss Inter- and Transdisciplinarity Day 2018

The topic of the Swiss Inter- and Transdisciplinarity Day 2018 is "Inter- and Transdisciplinarity in a Digital World". With this day, we want to explore and reflect experiences and visions on how digitalisation can be devised for inter- and transdisciplinary research and education in a meaningful way. More information and call for contributions Read more about "Swiss Inter- and Transdisciplinarity Day 2018"

20NOV

12:15-13:15 GR A3 32

EESS talk on

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By Dr Martyn Tranter, Professor of Polar Biogeochemistry, Bristol Glaciology Centre ...

27NOV

12:15-13:15 GR A3 32

EESS talk on

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By Dr Liane Benning, professor in Interface Geochemistry, Free University Berlin ...

11DEC

12:15-13:15 GR A3 32

EESS talk on

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Exhibitions

06SEP

28OCT

Atelier Grandi, Corseaux/Vevey

Habiter la Modernité

Sur la colline de Corseaux, parmi de nombreuses habitations familiales se démarque la maison atelier ayant appartenu au peintre vaudois d’origine piémontaise Italo De Grandi. C’est un emblème remarquable de l’architecture moderne, notamment du style international, sur la Riviera lémanique. Réalisée en 1939 par l’architecte Alberto Sartoris, lui aussi d’origine piémontaise, la maison d’Italo De ... Read more about "Habiter la Modernité"

18SEP

13OCT

The Project Room

HOUSING

Francfort, Vienne et Stockholm : trois villes européennes qui ont eu un rôle fondamental dans les politiques d’habitation mises en place durant l’entre-deux-guerres. C’est dans ce contexte historique que se sont focalisés les recherches et l’enseignement du Laboratoire de Construction et Conservation à l’EPFL. Read more about "HOUSING"

22SEP

08DEC

Espace Archizoom

Isle of Models

Lorsque le projet d’architecture est construit, la maquette qui le fonde disparaît. Cette magique réduction d’échelle permet de contrôler le monde et donner forme aux idées. Read more about "Isle of Models"

Thesis defenses

24AUG

17:30 GR A3 32

Micro-mechanical finite element modeling for in-plane behavior of historical masonry

Thesis Director: Prof. K. Beyer Civil and Environmental Engineering doctoral program Thesis Nr. 8792 Read more about "Micro-mechanical finite element modeling for in-plane behavior of historical masonry"

By Shenghan ZHANG

14SEP

12:00 MA A1 10

Towards a GIS-based Multiscale Visibility Assessment Method for Solar Urban Planning

Thesis directors : Prof. J.-L. Scartezzini m, Dr M. C. Munari Probst Energy doctoral program. Thesis 8826 Read more about "Towards a GIS-based Multiscale Visibility Assessment Method for Solar Urban Planning"

By Pietro FLORIO

Celebrations

24SEP

17:15-20:00 SKIL Building

Kick off event for the SKIL

The SKIL (Student Kreativity and Innovation Laboratory) is a custom-made experimental infrastructure for students which has been initiated and established by the ENAC School - essentially a big, well-equipped workshop and co-working space in which students can set their creativity free, aided and coached by other students and professional SKIL staff. This dedicated (maker)space offers ... Read more about "Kick off event for the SKIL"

27SEP

15:00-20:00 RLC E1 240

The Daylight Award Ceremony

VILLUM FONDEN, VELUX FONDEN and VELUX STIFTUNG present the prestigious Daylight Award ceremony 2018 – A celebration of daylight in architecture and daylight research, at the Rolex Forum on September 27th 2018, from 15-20. This year The Daylight Award honors the Japanese architect Hiroshi Sambuichi for his outstanding architecture, and the American researcher Greg Ward ... Read more about "The Daylight Award Ceremony"

By Hiroshi Sambuichi is awarded The Daylight Award for his `Daylight ...

Management Board meetings

04SEP

12:00-14:30 GR A1 402

IIE / SIE Faculty Meeting

By Environmental Engineering Faculty IIE and SIE

01OCT

16:00-17:30 Salle Vittoz (BP 1 122)

Séance du Conseil de Faculté ENAC

09OCT

12:00-14:30 GR A1 402

IIE / SIE Faculty Meeting

By Environmental Engineering Faculty IIE and SIE

06NOV

12:00-14:30 GR A1 402

IIE / SIE Faculty Meeting

By Environmental Engineering Faculty IIE and SIE

04DEC

12:00-14:30 GR A1 402

IIE / SIE Faculty Meeting

By Environmental Engineering Faculty

17DEC

16:00-17:30 Salle Vittoz (BP 1 122)

Séance du Conseil de Faculté ENAC

Miscellaneous

23AUG

12:15-13:15 CE 1

School Assembly: information session: professional travel directive

The School Assembly is pleased to invite you to our upcoming information session on the following consultation: Revision of the Directive concerning professional travel and the reimbursement of expenses (LEX 5.6.1) and the related Directive on the use of credit cards at EPFL (LEX 5.4.1) Thursday, 23rd August, from 12:15pm to 1:15pm in room CE ... Read more about "School Assembly: information session: professional travel directive"

Internal trainings

21AUG

18:15-21:00 Octanis Microverse

Maker-Night @ Octanis

At Octanis, we develop pragmatic, open source and low cost solutions to practical problems. Currently, we are working on developing digital nestboxes for barn owls and a rover that takes measurements of the snow surface in Antarctica. We share experiences and tools, and make rapid incremental progress while embracing failure. Above all, we accept everyone ... Read more about "Maker-Night @ Octanis"

27AUG

10:00-12:30 MED 2 1522

Advanced SNSF DMP workshop

Advanced workshops are organized to support EPFL researchers from all disciplines to start planning their next SNSF funding application and Data Management Plan writing, according to their needs. More information: https://researchdata.epfl.ch/dmp-fns-workshop Read more about "Advanced SNSF DMP workshop"

By EPFL Library research data team

28AUG

18:15-21:00 Octanis Microverse

Maker-Night @ Octanis

31AUG

13:00-17:00 BS190

FOBS 3 – BIOLOGICAL RISKS « Working in a P2 & P3 environment »

This 4 hours course is compulsory for all the collaborators, visitors or master students at EPFL accessing a P2 or P3 laboratory. Content: Risk assessment – Functioning of the various Biosafety cabinets – donning and doffing equipment – Treating a biological spill – Inactivation and disinfection - Waste Registrations : formations.dsps@epfl.ch Read more about "FOBS 3 – BIOLOGICAL RISKS « Working in a P2 & P3 environment »"

By Stéphane Karlen, Camille Freyssenet

04SEP

10:00-12:30 MED 2 1522

Advanced SNSF DMP workshop

By EPFL Library research data team

04SEP

18:15-21:00 Octanis Microverse

Maker-Night @ Octanis

06SEP

07SEP

09:00-17:00 ELA 1

EPFL Grant-making Foundation Days

Exploring research programs funded by grant-making Foundations >> Check the full program here >> Check the flyer here >> Registration here ************************************************ Aim Are you interested in gaining a better understanding of grant-making foundations supporting Swiss-based research? Whether you have just started exploring the funding landscape or are currently seeking research funding, and whether you ... Read more about "EPFL Grant-making Foundation Days"

06SEP

10:00-12:30 CM 1 100

Advanced SNSF DMP workshop

By EPFL Library research data team

07SEP

10:00-12:30 CM 1 100

Advanced SNSF DMP workshop

By EPFL Library research data team

11SEP

18:15-21:00 Octanis Microverse

Maker-Night @ Octanis

14SEP

09:00-17:00 University of Fribourg

REGARD Workshop: Everything begins with self-leadership

Description et objectifs Do you sometimes feel caught up in the demands of work and life? Does your focus at times become reactive rather than proactive? Do you wish to improve your sense of balance for performing at your best? Instead of compulsively prioritizing, let’s tap into something fundamental and powerful: self-leadership! This workshop will ... Read more about "REGARD Workshop: Everything begins with self-leadership"

By Marie-Paule Haefliger, psychologist, business and executive coach, and trainer

14SEP

09:00-17:30 BC 410

Binder - Sharing reproducible and interactive research code

Are you a Python or R user? Learn how to share your research code in a reproducible and interactive way using mybinder.org This one day workshop will help you get your Github repository "binder ready", getting data in and out, how to use RStudio or C++, and you get to ask the Binder team anything ... Read more about "Binder - Sharing reproducible and interactive research code"

By Tim Head (Wild Tree Technologies) is an independent software developer ...

18SEP

09:00-17:00 Université de Lausanne

REGARD Workshop: Les relations de travail : un long fleuve tranquille ?

Description Les relations de travail ne sont pas toujours un long fleuve tranquille. De simples désaccords ou des tensions passagères peuvent évoluer en conflits larvés ou ouverts. Les relations interpersonnelles et l’organisation du travail peuvent engendrer des situations anormales comme le harcèlement (moral et sexuel) et le burnout. Les conséquences touchent non seulement les personnes ... Read more about "REGARD Workshop: Les relations de travail : un long fleuve tranquille ?"

By Raymonde Richter, avocate et médiatrice FSM, CSMC et FSA, médiatrice ...

24SEP

08:30-12:00 BI A0 397

Formation Gestion des absences

Ce cours s’adresse aux personnes occupant un rôle d’administratice/teur ou de gestionnaire d’équipe pour la gestion des absences au sein d’une unité de l’EPFL. Il est recommandé de le suivre au début de votre activité à l’EPFL. Il a pour but de vous familiariser avec le logiciel de la gestion des absences, en présentant notamment ... Read more about "Formation Gestion des absences"

By Service de gestion des absences

24SEP

09:00-17:00 HES-SO Master, Lausanne

REGARD Workshop: Question de regard ? Perception de soi et choix de carrière

Description et objectifs La femme prend de plus en plus sa place dans le monde académique. Des modèles de référence inspirent votre parcours. Quel regard portez-vous sur vos collègues, femmes et hommes et quel est l’impact du regard des autres sur vous et sur vos choix ? Cernez vos ressources personnelles pour développer votre carrière ... Read more about "REGARD Workshop: Question de regard ? Perception de soi et choix de carrière"

By Ana María Vidal, formatrice, coach ICF, conférencière et écrivaine

26SEP

09:30-11:30 CH G1 495

LASER HAZARDS - Complementary training

Objectives of the course - At the end of the training, participant will be able to explain laser hazards and risks. - Participant will have basic knowledge on US and European laser safety regulation and laser classes. - Participant will understand general technical, organizational and personal control measures applicable to laser risk. - Participant will ... Read more about "LASER HAZARDS - Complementary training"

By Anna Maria Novello

28SEP

09:30-12:00 CH G1 495

NANOMATERIALS SAFETY - Complementary training

Program - Nanomaterials: definitions, types - Nanomaterials: What are possible differences in the behaviour of nanomaterials compared to the corresponding bulk material? - Aerosol: particle deposition in the lungs depending on particles size - Routes of exposure to nanomaterials - Measure the nanomaterial concentration at your work place? - Current risk assessment methods specific to ... Read more about "NANOMATERIALS SAFETY - Complementary training"

By Anna Maria Novello
Elina Buitrago

01OCT

09:00-17:00 HES-SO Master, Lausanne

REGARD Workshop: Au-delà des hautes écoles : se lancer dans une carrière non-académique

Description Les enquêtes de l’Office fédéral de la statistique (OFS) montrent que le pourcentage de diplômées d’une haute école spécialisée ou universitaire suisse a remarquablement augmenté au fil des années. Par ailleurs, les statistiques sur la carrière montrent une tendance beaucoup plus modérée, preuve que les diplômées rencontrent encore des obstacles systématiques et systémiques sur ... Read more about "REGARD Workshop: Au-delà des hautes écoles : se lancer dans une carrière non-académique"

By Dre Evelina Breschi, physicienne, project manager certifiée PMI et conseillère ...

11OCT

13:30-14:00 CH G1 495

MAGNETIC FIELD HAZARDS - Complementary training

Program (*): - Static magnetic field. Units. - The main interactions of static magnetic field with the human body - The main dangers related to the magnetic field - Standards and regulations related to the level of exposure - EPFL: Magnetic field measurements and safety rules. - How can I work safely? (*) We reserve ... Read more about "MAGNETIC FIELD HAZARDS - Complementary training"

By Amela Groso
Damien Stricker

11OCT

15:00-16:30 CH G1 495

CRYOGENIC HAZARDS - Complementary training

All users of cryogenic gases should be fully aware of the associated risks and how they can be safely used. The DSPS-SCC offers a short training suitable for anyone using, handling, storing, or responsible for the safety of cryogenic gases. The users will be made aware of the hazards of cryogenic gases so they can ... Read more about "CRYOGENIC HAZARDS - Complementary training"

By Damien Stricker
Amela Groso

12OCT

09:00-17:00 EPFL, bi a2 468

REGARD Workshop: Academic mobility and dual career planning

This workshop is opened both to women and men Description Academic mobility comes in two main flavours: accepting a research position abroad, and short-term travelling for collaborations, meetings or fieldwork. Both can provide great opportunities as well as challenges, especially with children involved. Mobility can be an important factor for success in an academic career, ... Read more about "REGARD Workshop: Academic mobility and dual career planning"

By Sarah Blackford, academic careers specialist

18OCT

09:00-12:00 BCH 4310

MANAGEMENT OF CHEMICAL HAZARDS AND RISKS - Complementary training

The objectives of this training are Reminder on basics in chemistry Recognising some specific hazards Recognising the utility and the essential points of the Safety Data Sheets (SDS) Preventing events/ knowing how to choose safety equipment The training is addressed to people using chemicals at work and at home. Read more about "MANAGEMENT OF CHEMICAL HAZARDS AND RISKS - Complementary training"

By Sebastian Brücker

02NOV

09:00-17:00 Université de Genève

REGARD Workshop: Budgets de recherche

Description De quoi se compose un budget : quelles sont les dépenses et revenus d’un budget de recherche ? A quel organisme demandons-nous ce financement ? Quelle est son influence sur la nature des sommes qu’on peut demander ? Comment construire ce budget : quels paramètres devons-nous prendre en compte afin d’évaluer correctement les sommes ... Read more about "REGARD Workshop: Budgets de recherche"

By Dr Luc Gauthier, sociologue, Grants Office Manager, Université de Neuchâtel

05NOV

08:30-12:00 BI A0 397

Formation Gestion des absences

By Service de gestion des absences

06NOV

09:00-17:00 University of Neuchatel

REGARD Workshop: Developing and harnessing professional networks

Description and objectives Professional careers are partially based on technical, scientific, and professional skills (“what you know”) and partially on social networks and professional networks (“who you know”). However, many young professionals are surprised to discover that “who you know” is often much more important than “what you know” in determining interesting job offers and ... Read more about "REGARD Workshop: Developing and harnessing professional networks"

By Dr. Tanja Wranik, work and organizational psychologist FSP, business and ...

09NOV

09:00-17:00 Université de Genève

REGARD Workshop: Devenir professeure, mettre toutes les chances de son côté !

Description et objectifs La matinée est organisée en table-ronde avec des représentant-e-s de la Délégation à l’égalité et le Service égalité de l’Université de Genève. L’après-midi sera dispensé un atelier pratique autour de la leçon d’épreuve. Cette journée cherchera à répondre aux questions suivantes : Comment se déroule une procédure de nomination ? Comment s’y ... Read more about "REGARD Workshop: Devenir professeure, mettre toutes les chances de son côté !"

By Table ronde : Membres de la Délégation à l’égalité et ...

29NOV

13:30-15:30 CH G1 495

LASER HAZARDS - Complementary training

By Amela Groso

Call for proposal

10SEP

[BRIDGE I RESEARCH FUNDING]

Aim: BRIDGE is a joint programme conducted by the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) and the Commission for Technology and Innovation (CTI). It offers new funding opportunities at the intersection of basic research and science-based innovation, thereby supplementing the funding activities of the two organisations. Bridge Proof of Concept projects support young researchers (see eligibility ... Read more about "[BRIDGE I RESEARCH FUNDING]"

10SEP

[ Research and standardization in the field of road and transportation (VSS) | Research funding ]

The Association for research and standardization in the field of road and transportation (VSS) supports applied research aimed at promoting knowledge about the construction and conservation of the value of road infrastructure. Open call for tenders are listed below and at this link: RC-Asphalt granulate use in the AC EME 22 C1 / C2 – ... Read more about "[ Research and standardization in the field of road and transportation (VSS) | Research funding ]"

15SEP

[ ZENO KARL SCHINDLER Foundation - Doctoral Exchange Grant | Research funding ]

The Doctoral Exchange Grants of the ZKS Foundation support collaborative inter-university doctoral top research in the fields of engineering, environmental sciences (which includes bioengineering, but not life science or biology), medieval disciplines including medieval studies, as well as research in digital humanities at the intersection of medieval disciplines and computing. Aim: to encourage research collaboration ... Read more about "[ ZENO KARL SCHINDLER Foundation - Doctoral Exchange Grant | Research funding ]"

17SEP

[ Research and standardization in the field of road and transportation (VSS) | Research funding ]

The Association for research and standardization in the field of road and transportation (VSS) supports applied research aimed at promoting knowledge about the construction and conservation of the value of road infrastructure. Open call for tenders are listed below and at this link: Street Wastewater Treatment Systems (SABA) – Deadline: 20 July 2018 Disposal of ... Read more about "[ Research and standardization in the field of road and transportation (VSS) | Research funding ]"

01OCT

[ IKEA Foundation Switzerland - Grants for young designers | Proof of Concept ]

The IKEA Foundation Switzerland supports: Prototypes and product developments Product and collection presentations at public exhibitions (national and international) Areas of support: Architecture: architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, urban construction and room planning; Design: product design, furniture or lighting design, textile design; Arts and crafts: ceramics, jewellery, pottery and glassware, textiles. Does NOT support, among ... Read more about "[ IKEA Foundation Switzerland - Grants for young designers | Proof of Concept ]"

01OCT

[ Research and standardization in the field of road and transportation (VSS) | Research funding ]

The Association for research and standardization in the field of road and transportation (VSS) supports applied research aimed at promoting knowledge about the construction and conservation of the value of road infrastructure. Open call for tenders: “Test method for the rapid assessment of the casting asphaltene properties”. Deadline: 1 October 2018 For more information and ... Read more about "[ Research and standardization in the field of road and transportation (VSS) | Research funding ]"

03DEC

[FIFTH NCCR CALL – DEADLINE FOR FULL PROPOSALS]

Aim: The National Centres of Competence in Research (NCCR) programme seeks to promote innovative, top-tier research initiatives with a long-term perspective. NCCR research projects must be of national significance and promote the sustainable development of competence centres and structural capacities at higher education institutions. To this end, NCCR leaders, in collaboration with their Home Institutions ... Read more about "[FIFTH NCCR CALL – DEADLINE FOR FULL PROPOSALS]"

10DEC