The Circle U. Sandpits offer an innovative tool to foster interdisciplinarity and to connect internal and external stakeholders. Participants may be junior or senior researchers and Ph.D. students, and stakeholders outside academia, including Circle U. associated partners that will gather in a two two-day workshops.
- The first session will take place remotely via videoconference on 27 May. The aim of this session is to introduce the event, its planning and objectives. It is also during
this session that the more specific themes around Democracy will emerge. - The second session will be held face-to-face in Louvain-la-Neuve (Belgium) and will take place on 9-11 September. During this session, the participants will develop, and advance research projects based on the outcome of the first session. After the second session, participants have the opportunity to apply for Circle U. Seed Funding.
- Participants will also receive administrative support by the Research Support Task Force to identify and apply for other potential funding opportunities.
Eligibility
The Sandpits are open to junior and senior researchers and Ph.D. students, as well as to stakeholders beyond academia, including Circle U. associated partners.
Selection Criteria
The applications will be evaluated and selected by a multidisciplinary panel comprised of Circle U. members. Selection criteria will include motivation, interest in inter- and trans-disciplinary research, academic experience and funding of the mobility. Each Circle U. member university can send up to 3 participants.