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ROBO-KNOT Open Call: International mobility opportunities for researchers and R&I support staff

The 2nd Open Call is now open under the European project ROBO-KNOT, offering international mobility opportunities for researchers and Research and Innovation (R&I) support professionals from ULusófona.

This initiative allows participants to develop skills, gain experience in international contexts, establish new collaborations, and engage with different research, technology, and innovation ecosystems.

Five host institutions in three countries ULusófona candidates can apply to a maximum of five host institutions located in Estonia, Greece, and Spain.

The opportunities are divided into two categories:

Researchers Aiming at researchers, these opportunities have a duration of 4 months per mobility and are available at the following institutions:

  • TSP – Tartu Science Park (Estonia): Artificial Intelligence, space technologies, DeepTech, and robotics.

  • OZZIE Robotics (Greece): robotics engineering, autonomous systems, software, computer vision, and mechanical engineering.

  • RBTK – Robotnik Automation (Spain): cybersecurity, robotic systems integration, autonomous navigation, and mechatronic systems.

  • CTAG – Automotive Technology Centre of Galicia (Spain): advanced robotics, Artificial Intelligence, data analysis, Digital Twins, smart manufacturing, and humanoid robotics.

Research and Innovation (R&I) Support Professionals Aimed at professionals who develop activities supporting Research and Innovation, these opportunities have a duration of 1.5 months per mobility and are available at the following institutions:

  • TalTech – Tallinn University of Technology (Estonia): development of scientific collaborations and funding, provision of innovation services, European partnerships, benchmarking, ecosystem mapping, and technology transfer.

  • TSP – Tartu Science Park (Estonia): R&I project management and support for tech company acceleration.

How to apply? Applications must be sent by email, following these instructions:

  • Recipient: applications@roboknot.eu

  • Subject: ROBO-KNOT Application – [Applicant Name] – [Researcher / R&I Staff]

  • Documentation: Application Form and respective mandatory attachments, including CV, motivation letter, and other requested documents.

  • Format: all documentation must be gathered into a single PDF file, with a maximum size of 10 MB. The file must include the application form and all required documents from the second stage of the application process.

Application deadline: February 1, 2027, until 23:59 (CET). [More information here]

If you have any additional questions, you can contact ILIND: ilind@ulusofona.pt

This is an opportunity to strengthen ULusófona's internationalization, promote knowledge sharing, and develop skills through collaboration with leading European institutions in the fields of research, technology, and innovation.