European University for Smart Urban Coastal Sustainability

Innovation Contest 2026 | Deadline extended: Submit your idea by 24 May 2026

The EU-CONEXUS Innovation Contest of Ideas 2026 invites students, PhD candidates, and researchers to present innovative ideas with start-up potential on an international stage.

Receive expert feedback, join optional workshops, and compete for prize money and a place at the live final in Rostock.

EU-CONEXUS Research Mobility Call 2026

Researchers, PhD candidates, and postdoctoral fellows from EU-CONEXUS partner universities are invited to apply for funding to strengthen international collaboration and boost the impact of their research and teaching. Funding is available for inviting international experts, collaborative research stays within the Alliance, and participation in conferences related to Smart Urban Coastal Sustainability.

Next deadline: 1 June

Call for Applications: EU-CONEXUS PhD Summer School 2026

Join the 6th edition of the EU-CONEXUS PhD Summer School “AI for Impact – From Smart Tools to Ethical Decision-Making”.

March Online Seminars of the EU-CONEXUS Joint Research Institutes

The EU-CONEXUS Joint Research Institutes Seminars offer the opportunity to EU-CONEXUS researchers and beyond to exchange their research ideas and enter into dialogue about common research objectives in the area of Smart Urban Coastal Sustainability.

Micro-credentials at Master level

Looking to upskill, reskill, or take your career to the next level? Don’t miss these master-level micro-credentials.

Micro-credentials for Bachelor Students: free online short courses now open

Boost your career with free micro-credentials – short online courses designed to equip you with today’s most in-demand skills. Each course (1 ECTS) focuses on entrepreneurial, digital and green competences, selected from leading labour market reports.

On completion, you’ll receive a certificate to showcase on your CV or LinkedIn, highlighting your up-to-date skills and employability.

Joint Master Programme in Marine Biotechnology

Study in at least 3 different countries and customise your career with 4 specialist thematic tracks. This multidisciplinary programme has been designed in collaboration with industry stakeholders to maximise your employability. Participate in cutting-edge research and earn a joint degree recognised by six European universities.

Apply now! Applications close on 30 April 2026.

Seed Funding for internal collaboration!

The Seed Funding aims to strengthen collaboration among EU-CONEXUS partners in education, research, and innovation on SmES challenges. It supports small-scale collaborative projects focused on Smart Urban Coastal Sustainability (SmUCS), with funding available for research and academic teams from partner universities. Projects can focus on activities across education, research and innovation.

Solidarity with Ukraine

EU-CONEXUS is in solidarity with Ukraine. You can read our statement here.