Training networks

Innovative training network between universities, research centres and companies
Innovative training network between universities, research centres and companies
Stakeholders: 
Large Company
Research Organisation
SME
University
Objective of approach: 
  • Train researcher
  • Increase transfer of knowledge

Joint research training, implemented by at least three partners from in and outside academia. The aim is for the researcher to experience different sectors and develop their transferable skills by working on joint research projects. The intensity of interaction can vary between dual desk collaboration, secondments or permutation between the partners.

Example:

European Training Networks

USP: 

Innovative training networks bring together universities, research centers and companies from different countries worldwide to train a new generation of researchers.

Resources: 
  • Hosting institutes (universities, companies, RTOs)
  • Researchers
  • Funding scheme
  • IP agreement
Success factors: 
  • Mutual understanding between partners
  • Clear and open communication between all partners involved
  • Researchers with sufficient soft skills
Barriers: 
  • Too much effort to be spent on company tasks instead of research
Contact information: 

KU Leuven - Noise and Vibration Research Group, Celestijnenlaan 300B, 3001 Leuven, Belgium

Workflow: 
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