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Recruitment for Research Infrastructure Sharing Mobility at Wroclaw University of Science and Technology (WUST) September 2026
24–27 September 2026 | Wrocław, Poland
Are you interested in advanced manufacturing technologies, materials engineering, mechanical testing, or additive manufacturing?
The Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at WUST invites academic staff and PHD students from Unite! partner universities to participate in a short-term mobility focused on research infrastructure sharing.
The programme offers access to advanced research facilities and specialised laboratory equipment used in materials engineering, mechanical engineering and modern manufacturing technologies. It also provides an opportunity to exchange knowledge and establish research collaborations within the Unite! Alliance.
Why participate?
During the mobility, participants will:
- gain hands-on experience with advanced research infrastructure and laboratory equipment,
- explore modern methods used in engineering and materials research,
- develop practical skills in experimental investigations and data analysis,
- exchange knowledge with researchers from Unite! partner universities,
- establish international scientific contacts and opportunities for future collaboration.
Scope of the Mobility
The programme focuses on selected aspects of: materials engineering, mechanical engineering, advanced manufacturing technologies, including materials characterisation, mechanical testing, microstructural analysis, joining technologies, and metal additive manufacturing.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the mobility, participants will be able to:
- apply advanced research methods and technologies used in modern engineering,
- plan and conduct selected experimental investigations,
- analyse and interpret research results,
- work effectively in an international research environment.
Programm
| 25.08.2026 Thusday | 26.08.2026 Wednesday |
| 09:00–10:30 Introduction to the Research Infrastructure of Wrocław University of Science and Technology
Materials Characterisation Techniques
Mechanical and Strength Testing of Materials
Laboratory Demonstrations and Practical Activities
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09:00–10:30 Advanced Manufacturing Technologies
Planning and Conducting Experimental Research
Research Data Analysis and Scientific Collaboration
Summary of Research Activities
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Who can apply?
Applications are open to academic staff and PHD students from Unite! partner universities representing the fields of mechanical engineering, machine building, materials engineering, energy engineering, production engineering, robotics and automation, mechatronics, electronics, and related disciplines.
Financial Support
Participation in the mobility is free of charge.
Participants organise their travel and accommodation independently, including booking transport and accommodation and covering any upfront costs.
Upon successful completion of the mobility, participants will receive a lump-sum grant covering travel, accommodation and subsistence costs for the entire mobility period.
Lump-sum grant rates
| Participant’s country of residence | Total reimbursement (fixed rate) subsistence, accommodation, travel expense |
| Austria, Finland, Germany, Sweden | 2700,00 PLN (approx. €636,90) |
| France, Italy | 3200,00 PLN (approx. €754,80) |
| Spain, Portugal | 4200,00 PLN (approx. €990,70) |
The lump-sum grant will be paid within 21 days of the completion of the mobility, subject to the participant fulfilling all project requirements.
Important Dates
Online application deadline: 30 July 2026
Notification of qualification results: 31 July 2026
Submission of required documents: 10 September 2026
Mobility dates: 24–27 September 2026
How to Apply?
Complete the online application form available here: Recruitment Form
Applicants are required to attach a current certificate issued by their home university confirming their employment or PhD student status at a Unite! partner university.
If Applicants obtain the same score, their position on the ranking list will be determined by the order of application submission.
Recruitment results will be published on the project website.
Contact
For additional information, please contact: Justyna Osadnik, justyna.osadnik@pwr.edu.pl
For more information, please visit: https://uteam.pwr.edu.pl/en/page3. Recruitment participants are required to read the Project Regulations, the Recruitment Regulations, the Regulations for the payment of lump sums for travel, subsistence and accommodation and the Agreement with the participant.
The project “U-TEAM! Alliance of European Universities for Developing a Joint Educational Offer and Conducting Research” is implemented under the NAWA Programme Support for European Universities. The programme is funded by the European Union under the European Funds for Social Development 2021–2027 (FERS) as part of the project Support for European University Alliances (Project No. FERS.01.05-IP.08-0219/23).