EPOC Training Programme

EPOC offers a structured, interdisciplinary and inter-sectoral training programme. An overarching curriculum prepares every doctoral fellow optimally for academic as well as non-academic positions and for starting an own business.

Research Training

• Three network-wide intensive EPOC research training schools in key areas:
  • Data science, empirical analysis
  • Networks and systemic risk
  • Agent-based models for policy analysis
• Cluster group meetings, training focused on the three different research work packages
• Participation in research seminars with international speakers

International Exposure and Academic Networking

• Regular presentation of own research in doctoral seminars and at annual EPOC jamborees
• Support for participation and presentation in relevant international conferences/workshops
• Long research stays at the two degree granting universities
• Joint supervision, double degrees

Soft Skills and Carreer Development

• Two months internships at non-academic partners
• Policy maker meetings, insights about current policy questions related to EPOC research
• Soft skill training in e.g. data management, open science, job market preparation
• Organziation of the international EPOC doctoral workshop related to EPOC research agenda
• Support to establish a career development plan
• Special support for female doctoral fellows career perspectives