2. Sustainable research and doctoral studies
From the perspective of sustainability, Masaryk University wants to contribute through its research portfolio to address global and local challenges based on the health, social, technological, environmental and economic needs of society, thereby helping to contribute to the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The aim is not only to develop excellent research, but also to ensure that its results have a practical and positive impact on society, the economy and the environment and enhance their resilience.
Masaryk University will support the strengthening of doctoral study programmes so that they are of high quality, relevant for the future and contribute to the prestige and long-term sustainability of the university and society.
Sub-priorities of Sustainable Research and Doctoral Studies
2.2 SUSTAINABILITY AND DOCTORAL STUDIES
Provide high quality and future relevant doctoral studies that will enhance the University's prestige and long-term sustainability
RELEVANCE - COLLABORATION - REMOVING BARRIERS - QUALITY - APPLICABILITY
Primarily developed UN Sustainable Development Goals
Relevant objectives and measures from the MU 2021-2028 Strategic Plan
Objective 2.1: Contribute to addressing global and local challenges through basic and applied research and the application of its results in society in the areas of health and quality of life, education, historical and cultural heritage, sustainable development, technological progress, security, rights and equality in society.
Objective 2.5: Pay due attention to the socio -economic status of doctoral students and their full integration into the scientific community as promising colleagues so as to strengthen their motivation for the successful completion of studies and subsequent careers.
Measures: Targeted development of strategic research priorities; based on the health; social; technological and economic challenges of society; particularly in the areas of biomedicine; pharmacy; safety; health and quality of life; environment and sustainable development; with support for artificial intelligence and synergies across the University. / Motivation and practical support for the formation of interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary teams from the natural sciences; computer science; social sciences and humanities. /Linking research and teaching by involving all research departments at the University in educational activities in an adequate form with the aim of strengthening the transfer of the latest scientific knowledge towards undergraduate and postgraduate students. / Developing long-term intersectoral cooperation and strengthening close research cooperation with industry, state administration and local government. / Establishment of an incentive level of financial remuneration with clear qualitative criteria for continuous success in studies and in related publishing and teaching activities. / Creating scholarship programmes to reward excellence in doctoral studies. / Providing support for balancing doctoral studies and early career with family life.
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