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FunGlass Opens 26 New PhD Dissertation Topics for 2026/2027
26 new PhD dissertation topics are now available within the program Chemical Engineering and Technologies: Inorganic Technology and Non-metallic Materials.
Our PhD program offers a unique environment for young researchers interested in glass, ceramics, biomaterials, inorganic technologies, and advanced functional materials. Students gain deep scientific knowledge, hands-on research experience, and strong career-building competencies.
What PhD candidates can expect:
• Work in an international research center built through a major EU project
• Up to 1-year internships at partner institutions in Germany, Italy, or Spain
• Scholarships to support living costs
• Access to state-of-the-art laboratories and equipment
• Training in scientific and complementary skills
• Lectures, workshops, scientific events, and teambuilding activities
• Language and skill-development programs
• Internal PhD grant opportunities
Explore all 26 dissertation topics: PhD Admission - FunGlass
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Report on the 2025 ECerS-Fire Summer School
The 2025 ECerS - FIRE Summer School, entitled “Mining the future of refractories and high-temperature materials: the impact of sustainability, AI, computing tools and advanced techniques”, was co-organized by ECerS and FIRE at the Fraunhofer IKTS in Dresden, Germany, and took place from 28th to 30th August 2025, prior to the ECerS Conference.
YCN Newsletter 29 - First YCN Video Competition
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