Researchers
Together, we’re building a stronger, more collaborative research ecosystem.
As a researcher at one of the nine partner universities, you are part of Unite!
Be part of the future of research with Unite! Benefit from shared infrastructures and services that enhance collaboration and streamline your work. Plus, take advantage of exclusive Unite! Seed Fund opportunities to kickstart your groundbreaking projects.
Shared research infrastructures offer numerous benefits that foster collaboration, innovation, and efficiency in the scientific community. By providing access to advanced equipment, high-performance computing, and specialised facilities, they reduce costs and eliminate duplication of resources, making cutting-edge technology more accessible to a wider range of researchers.
More InfoResearch and innovation are driving progress across key fields, enhancing our lives and shaping the future. At Unite!, we believe in creating a better, more sustainable world by focusing on areas such as sustainable energy, AI, Industry 4.0, engineering biology, space, cybersecurity, sustainable cities & water, and entrepreneurship.
More InfoAre you ready to turn your ideas into reality and work with researchers from across Europe? The Seed Fund promotes innovation and collaboration in research and PhD studies across several key focus areas, including AI, sustainable cities and water, Industry 4.0, engineering biology, energy, space, entrepreneurship, and cybersecurity.
More InfoIf you landed here, you likely are a researcher or your work involves supporting researchers’ professional development. Whatever the case, here you will find a variety of professional development opportunities for researchers in our 'Training Catalogue,' featuring both in-person and online courses.
More InfoThe Unite! Well-being expert team has developed a practical well-being guide, aimed at researchers and staff. This guide analyses the daily challenges faced by researchers, providing practical actions to improve physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Using real-life situations, the guide offers initial steps for changing certain habits and provide resources to help deepen care for overall health.
More InfoUnite! Networking Hub
The Networking Hub is your space to connect with peers across the alliance: to share ideas, solve problems, or simply exchange on daily work. Held on the third Tuesday of each month at 13:00 CET Want to lead a session? Propose your topic via the Call for Proposal form above!
Meet your peers!
Connect beyond work! Join Unite!’s social clubs — Hiking, Cooking, or Film — and meet colleagues across Europe. The perfect place to share your passions and connect with new people.
FAQs
How can I as a researcher benefit from Unite!
Unite! can act as a gateway to finding research partners, through matchmaking events and other activities. Through Unite! you can also get access to shared research facilities.
Does Unite! focus on any particular subject areas?
Unite! focuses on eight subject areas, which are sustainable energy, artificial intelligence, industry 4.0, entrepreneurship, sustainable cities and water, engineering biology, space and cybersecurity.
What kind of research infrastructures are available through Unite!?
Unite! arranges access to shared research facilities among partners, enabling researchers to use state-of-the-art facilities and laboratories. This includes high-performance computing platforms, specialised laboratories, virtual reality tools, and specialised equipment.
How do I get more information about the infrastructure?
There is an online research infrastructure catalogue (Agora) that provides detailed information on each facility, including a concise description, a link to the respective website, contact e-mail addresses, availability of technical personnel for external user assistance, and whether it has an online booking system. Enquire about access to individual research facilities.
List of shared infrastructure of Unite! universities https://agora.unite-university.eu/resources/infrastructure
Can I find project partners through Unite!?
Unite!’s platform Agora acts as a central noticeboard, connecting researchers with opportunities for collaboration, project consortia, and seed funding. Researchers can browse and apply for relevant opportunities, expanding their network and securing support for their research endeavours. Unite! also organises matchmaking events for researchers, especially early career researchers. The matchmaking events are announced on the Unite! website.
Can I apply for funding for research projects through Unite!?
Unite! helps you find partners for your research projects but does not provide funding for research.
How does Unite! support open science and innovation?
Unite! has published a practical guide for researchers, R&I support services, and university managers to transition to open science. This handbook reveals the best open science and innovation practices from Unite! research teams, gives guidelines for the adoption of these practices and shapes a new governance model for the management of open science and innovation in universities. Download the Handbook here
Do you offer professional training for researchers?
Unite! offers training courses for university employees that you can find in the Unite! Staff Training Catalogue. Link courses-catalogue For doctoral level courses see the Unite! Student Catalogue.