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Scientific Mission: Plant Breeding for the Robustness of Agricultural Systems

May 11 May 15

UNIgreen’s JRC7 – Plant Breeding – Scientific Mission

Who?

Researchers and PhD students of UNIgreen Alliance universities. (Max 20 participants)

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: Welcoming and Session 1: Pre-breeding
  • for resilience and environmental adaptation 
  • Day 2: On-site visit 1: CREA-GB facilities
  • (Genomics and bioinformatics)
  • Day 3: On-site visit 2: UNIMORE campus in
  • Modena 
  • Day 4: Session 2 and 3: Invited lecture and UNIgreen participants’ presentations and early Career Researchers Workshop: “Sharing Ongoing Research on Multi-Stress Adaptation”
  • Day 5: Project design & cooperation (EU funding opportunities); competence verification; certificates

Topics of Training

Strategies and Methodologies for Multi-Stress Adaptation. More details coming soon.

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: 3 March 2026.