DocWalker Program
What is DocWalker?
DocWalker is a PhD International Mobility Program designed to enable doctoral students from Université Côte d'Azur, within the scope of the DS4H Graduate School / RISE Academy, to undertake short stays in academic research laboratories abroad.
- Eligibility
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This call is open to all doctoral students within the RISE Academy's scope, enrolled in one of the following doctoral schools: STIC, DESPEG or SFA.
- Subject and duration
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The doctoral stay should contribute to the scientific progress of the thesis through the additional resources and expertise of the foreign host laboratory. It must align with the thesis topic and does not guarantee any extension of the thesis duration, which is determined by the STIC, DESPEG and SFA doctoral schools.
The duration of doctoral stays may vary between 1 to 3 months.
- Funding modalities
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Funding for doctoral mobility is provided through the reimbursement of mission expenses, with the option of receiving an advance of up to 75% of the estimated total cost. The RISE Academy can also arrange the trip.
Eligible expenses covered by this funding are those specified in the Université Côte d'Azur Mission Guide, including travel between the place of residence and the foreign host laboratory, as well as accommodation and meal expenses. - Hosting Contract
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A collaboration research agreement may be signed between the Université Côte d'Azur laboratory or center and the foreign host laboratory prior to the doctoral student's departure. This agreement will outline the conditions of access to the foreign laboratory and the management of intellectual property generated during the stay. The Université Côte d'Azur Research, Development and Innovation Department (DRVI) will assist with the preparation and signing of these agreements, except in specific cases.
Laureates
Max MeunierPhD candidate at CRHEA (2020-2023), DocWalker 2022
Destination: Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
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Tomas Lopes de Oliveira and Tarek BouazzaPhD candidate at i3S (2021-2024), DocWalker 2023
Destination: Australian National University, Canberra, Australia
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Francesco PositanoPhD candidate at LEAT (2021-2024), DocWalker 2023
Destination: GeorgiaTech, Atlanta, USA
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Destination: Fondazione Bruno Kessler, Trento, Italy
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Contact
Head of the Academy "Networks, Information, and Digital Society"
Nathalie Currid
Project Manager - 04 92 38 79 37