May 18 – May 23
UNIgreen’s JRC6 – Bioeconomy, Agricultural and Rural Policy – Scientific Mission
Who?
Researchers and PhD students of UNIgreen Alliance universities with Minimum EQF level 7 (MSc or equivalent) in agricultural, environmental, or economic sciences.
Objectives
- Intensification of academic exchange by enhancing access to advanced research resources
- Facilitation of mobility for academics and doctoral students
- Establishing international scientific networks among participants
- Improving research quality through knowledge exchange
- Advancing UNIgreen towards becoming a collaborative community focused on innovation and sustainability
Programme
- Day 1: Arrival of participants, registration, and networking icebreaker.
- Day 2: Introduction to the topic of circular bioeconomy and rural resilience; field visit to local cooperatives (bio-based feedstock collection and processing) or unit for processing of residual biomass; visit to research facilities (e.g. analytical laboratory, demonstration units).
- Day 3: Workshop on sustainable policy frameworks – EU Bioeconomy, Strategy, CAP reforms, and rural innovation ecosystems.
- Day 4: Co-creation lab: design of multi-actor pilot projects on residue valorization and green jobs (linked to Horizon Europe Cluster 6 calls); verification of competences.
- Day 5: Presentation of group projects, feedback session, group photo, certification ceremony, and departure.
Topics of Training
Valorising Agricultural Residues through Green Innovation
- Circular bioeconomy principles and policy instruments
- Valorization of agricultural residues and by-products
- Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and carbon footprinting
- Community-based innovation and rural entrepreneurship
- Funding opportunities under Horizon Europe and CAP
Who can apply?
Scientists employed by the UNIgreen Alliance Universities or persons completing their doctoral studies at the UNIgreen Alliance Universities, with
- At least CEFR B2 English language proficiency
- At least EQF level 7 of education in the subject area: Health or Agronomy
Application deadline: 20 March 2026
