Dear all,
This is a reminder about the call for applications for the upcoming Ph.D. Summer School “Economics of the Green and Digital Transitions: Innovation Policies for a Global Europe”.
The Summer School is organized by UNU-MERIT and The Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence on European Inclusive Open Strategic Autonomy (EU-IOSAC) at the Luiss Institute for European Analysis and Policy (LEAP), in partnership with the University of Strasbourg and with support from the UNESCO Chair in ST&I Policies for Sustainable Development in Latin America and the Economics of Innovation Working Group (YSI).
This Summer School aims to equip participants with the knowledge and skills to address these challenges within a “Global Europe” framework – exploring the EU’s role and strategic positioning in the face of global challenges, including its approach to international cooperation, competition, and leadership in the green and digital transitions.
The programme will cover the following topics in relation to the digital and green transitions, and their interaction.
Scientific developments
Lectures by: Prof Robin Cowan (UNU-MERIT and University of Strasbourg) and Dr Stefano Bianchini (University of Strasbourg).
Lectures by: Prof Robin Cowan (UNU-MERIT and University of Strasbourg) and Dr Stefano Bianchini (University of Strasbourg).
Technological developments
Lectures by: Prof Önder Nomaler (UNU-MERIT) and Prof Maria Savona (LUISS University and SPRU – University of Sussex).
Lectures by: Prof Önder Nomaler (UNU-MERIT) and Prof Maria Savona (LUISS University and SPRU – University of Sussex).
Sustainable development: Inequality
Lectures by: Prof Bart Verspagen (UNU-MERIT) and Tania Treibich (UNU-MERIT).
Lectures by: Prof Bart Verspagen (UNU-MERIT) and Tania Treibich (UNU-MERIT).
Sustainable development: Labour Markets
Lectures by: Dr André Lorentz (University of Strasbourg) and Dr Tommaso Ciarli (UNU-MERIT and SPRU – University of Sussex).
Lectures by: Dr André Lorentz (University of Strasbourg) and Dr Tommaso Ciarli (UNU-MERIT and SPRU – University of Sussex).
International development
Lectures by: Prof Carlo Pietrobelli (UNU-MERIT and University Roma Tre) and Dr Filippo Bontadini (Luiss University and SPRU – University of Sussex).
Lectures by: Prof Carlo Pietrobelli (UNU-MERIT and University Roma Tre) and Dr Filippo Bontadini (Luiss University and SPRU – University of Sussex).
Through a combination of both theoretical and applied lectures, students gain insights into the theoretical foundations and real-world implications of these critical areas of study.
Important Details:
Dates: 16-20 June 2025
Location: UNU-MERIT, Maastricht, The Netherlands
Cost: Participation is free for selected students (travel and accommodation are not covered).
Application Deadline: April 7th 2025
Location: UNU-MERIT, Maastricht, The Netherlands
Cost: Participation is free for selected students (travel and accommodation are not covered).
Application Deadline: April 7th 2025
Please submit your application through the following link: https://form.jotform.com/250572220435347
Best regards,
Economics of Innovation WG