Exciting opportunities await international students with the launch of the E-CoRe (Energy-Efficient Computing via Reversibility) Doctoral Network under the Horizon Europe Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions. This program offers 13 fully funded PhD positions across Denmark, Italy, the United Kingdom, Poland, and France, focusing on cutting-edge research in reversible computing. Successful candidates will join a network of leading European universities and benefit from world-class training, research experience, and generous financial support. Applications are open for motivated students ready to contribute to the future of sustainable digital technologies.
About the E-CoRe Doctoral Network
- Host Countries: Denmark, Italy, United Kingdom, Poland, France
- Duration: Typically 3-4 years (PhD program length varies by institution)
- Start Date: 1 November 2026
- Benefits: Fully funded PhD positions, competitive salary, international research experience, and high-quality training
- Deadline: 25 May 2026 (23:59 CET)
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Financial Benefits
- Competitive monthly salary according to MSCA standards (includes living, mobility, and family allowances where applicable)
- Full coverage of tuition fees and research costs
- International research experience, including secondments at partner universities
- Comprehensive training in reversible computing, programming languages, algorithms, hardware, and practical applications
- Opportunities to collaborate with leading researchers across Europe
- No application fee
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Program Details
The E-CoRe Doctoral Network is structured into four main work packages, each offering unique research opportunities:
- Work Package 1: Reversible Programming Languages
- DC1: Advance object-oriented and functional reversible languages (University of Copenhagen, Denmark)
- DC2: Study concurrency and distribution in reversible languages (University of Bologna, Italy)
- DC3: Formal verification of reversible computations (CNRS / Université Côte d’Azur, France)
- Work Package 2: Reversible Algorithms
- DC4: Develop reversible versions of standard computation tasks (AGH University of Krakow, Poland)
- DC5: Reverse concurrent and distributed algorithms (University of Leicester, UK)
- DC6: Explore trade-offs in partially reversible algorithms (University of Bologna, Italy)
- Work Package 3: Compilation & Architectures
- DC7: Compilation techniques for reversible languages (University of Copenhagen, Denmark)
- DC8: Design and simulation of adiabatic architectures (University of Manchester, UK)
- DC9: Reversible neuromorphic architectures (University of Manchester, UK)
- DC10: Energy-efficient custom adiabatic circuits (University of Southern Denmark)
- Work Package 4: Applications
- DC11: Energy efficiency in blockchains (University of Bologna, Italy)
- DC12: Energy efficiency in cyber-physical systems (University of Southern Denmark)
- DC13: Energy efficiency in machine learning (AGH University of Krakow, Poland)
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Eligibility Criteria
- Nationality: Open to applicants of all nationalities
- Academic Background: Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field
- Degree Status: Applicants must not already hold a PhD degree
- MSCA Mobility Rule: Candidates must not have lived or worked in the host country for more than 12 months in the 3 years prior to the start date
- Language Requirements: Good command of English (written and spoken)
- Admission: Must meet the PhD admission requirements of the chosen host university
How to Apply for the E-CoRe Doctoral Network?
To apply, visit the official E-CoRe project website and complete the online application form. Ensure you submit all required documents before the deadline on 25 May 2026. For detailed information and application instructions, refer to the official website.
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