Date added: 2025-10-29
Results - ENHANCE Research Internship
Gdańsk University of Technology is pleased to announce the results of the ENHANCE Research Internship Programme selection process. The initiative aims to strengthen research-based education, promote international mobility, and foster collaboration within the ENHANCE Alliance universities.
Doctoral Students
The Committee received nine doctoral applications in total: seven from Gdańsk Tech doctoral candidates applying for research internships abroad, and two from doctoral candidates from ENHANCE Alliance universities applying for internships at Gdańsk Tech.
Following a thorough evaluation, the Committee selected four outgoing and two incoming doctoral projects for funding.
Funded Outgoing Doctoral Projects
| Proposed Research Topic | Partner University | Final Score | Recommendation for Financing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physics-Informed Neural Network of Composite Structures | ETH Zürich | 80.75 | Yes |
| Creating a 3D numerical model of the building and conducting advanced numerical analyses focused on the response of the structure exposed to traffic-induced vibrations. | UPV | 78.50 | Yes |
| Proteome-Wide Characterization of Target and Off-target Interactions of Topoisomerase II inhibitors in Saccharomyces cerevisiae using PELSA | ETH Zürich | 77.00 | Yes |
| Spectroscopic and Kinetic Investigation of Photochemically Generated Reducing Radicals Using EPR Spectroscopy and Laser Flash Photolysis with Application to Advanced Reduction Processes for Wastewater Treatment | UPV | 75.25 | Yes |
Reserve List – Outgoing Doctoral Projects
| Proposed Research Topic | Partner University | Final Score | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verification and Validation of an Adiabatic Test Chamber for Experimental Evaluation of Phase Change Materials’ (PCMs) Thermophysical Properties | POLIMI | 75.00 | No / Reserve List |
| Performance assessment of a novel vertically-interconnected TMD system for vibration control in high-rise buildings considering SSI effects | RWTH Aachen | 74.75 | No / Reserve List |
| Smart brick-based damage monitoring of masonry-infilled steel structures: Modeling methodology and machine learning-based retrofitting approach | POLIMI | 74.25 | No / Reserve List |
* Projects placed on the reserve list may submit appeals regarding the evaluation results. Additional information about the appeal procedure can be obtained by contacting the office / organizers.
Funded Incoming Doctoral Projects
| Proposed Research Topic | Partner University | Final Score | Recommendation for Financing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Analytical Strategies for Food Contaminants: Integrative Development of CE-DAD and GC-MS Approaches for Cannabinoids and Phthalates Analysis | UPV | 81.75 | Yes |
| Cross-Regional Evaluation of Urban Expansion: A Data-Driven Approach Linking Mexico and Poland | UPV | 72.00 | Yes |
Master’s Students
The Committee received three proposals submitted by RWTH Aachen students interested in a research stay at Gdańsk University of Technology.
All applications met the eligibility criteria set out in the ENHANCE Research Internship Programme Regulations. Each proposal was individually evaluated by all Committee members in accordance with the evaluation criteria specified in §4 of the Regulations. The final score for each proposal was calculated as the mean value of scores assigned by individual committee members.
Ranking of Applications
| Proposed Research Topic | Final Score (max 100) |
Rank | Recommendation for Financing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Numerical investigation of the effects of lubricant aging on the performance of hydrodynamic bearings in offshore machinery. | 96.5 | 1 | Yes |
| Underground Hydrogen Storage and Germany Energy Transition Policy Strategy: Assessing the role of technological advancements and sustainability-oriented government policies for underground hydrogen storage systems. | 92.3 | 2 | Yes |
| Synthesis of a highly active MOF catalyst for ammonia electro-oxidation. | 91.3 | 3 | Yes |
Committee Recommendations
- Due to the high quality of applications, the Committee recommends funding all three projects within the ENHANCE Research Internship Programme.
- Considering time constraints and the limited mobility capacity of Master’s students, the Committee does not recommend launching an additional call for Master’s students. Instead, it advises organizing an additional call for PhD candidates and reallocating the remaining funds to doctoral mobility.
- The Committee recommends that Gdańsk Tech Study Regulations be amended to facilitate long-term mobility of Master’s and Bachelor’s students in the future.
📅 Internship period: 1 December 2025 – 31 August 2026
💡 Funded participants will receive detailed information on administrative and financial procedures soon.
The ENHANCE Research Internship Programme is financed by the European Union under the project titled Support for European University Alliances, no. FERS.01.05-IP.08-0219/23 – call 2024, project titled "Strengthening the Potential of Gdańsk University of Technology within the ENHANCE Alliance", no. BPI/WUE/2024/1/00020.
