Medical University of Lodz project entitled Internationalisation empowerment of Doctoral School at Medical University of Lodz obtained the funds from Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange under STER Programme.

The main object of InterEmpowereD involves a systemic support of internationalisation of doctoral school at Medical University of Lodz.

Our University will receive funds amounting to nearly PLN 2 million for the activities compatible with the programme’s objectives i.e.:

• scholarships to foreign and Polish doctoral students who carry out joint degree,
• funds for international exchange of doctoral students,
• organisation of workshops for academic staff and doctoral students to increase their scientific as well as soft competences,
• organisation of summer school for the students at the International Doctoral School.

The project also includes communication and promotion activities.

We wish to enhance our collaboration with the University in Coimbra by creating an opportunity for joint PhD programme. Our proposal includes joint research and development path for young researchers from Poland and Portugal which will zero in on healthy ageing. Both Universities have wide experience in this area and large potential for further development as a consequence, says Prof. Lucyna Woźniak PhD DSc, Vice Rector for Research Strategy and International Relations.

The ‘STER Internationalisation of Doctoral Schools’ programme is directed at Polish universities and scientific institutions that run doctoral schools and have experience in attracting foreign students and coordinate or participate in the programmes of international exchange of doctoral students.