Phortify Internship (Traineeship) Grants - Pilot Call - PHOtonics education netwoRk for nexT-gen Innovation and digital skills excellence For industrY and society
European Commission · Digital Europe Programme (DIGITAL) · cascade funding under DIGITAL-2024-ADVANCED-DIGITAL-07-KEYCAPACITY
Posted 4 Feb 2026 · About 4 months left
In plain terms
The Phortify internship grants support students and early-career researchers in photonics and digital skills through a two-year European Master's programme and professional development across seven EU universities. Applications close on 3 February 2027, with a total budget of 91,800 euros available under the Digital Europe Programme.
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Summary
About Phortify
Phortify - Photonics Education Network for Next-Gen Innovation and Digital Skills Excellence for Industry and Society - is dedicated to the Enhancement and Harmonisation of Photonics education and training across Europe. Phortify offers a two-year European Master’s in Photonics Engineering, combining advanced coursework, hands-on laboratory training, and cutting-edge digital skills development, structured mobility windows and industry placements. Students who complete the Phortify track receive an official Phortify Certificate in addition to their Master’s degree. Students can enrol in a Phortify-related master programme at any of the 7 participating universities. In addition, Phortify provides stand-alone modules with harmonised standards for quality assurance and certification, offering high flexibility and mobility for both students and industry professionals. Finally, Phortify organises mentoring programmes for women postdocs and early PIs as well as one-day immersive experience events for prospective students, providing a unique opportunity to explore photonics and its applications.
About the Phortify Funding Framework
Phortify’s Funding Framework aims to widen…
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Eligible regions
- eu_only
Who can apply
- academia_research
- individual