11 Doctoral Candidates will be trained within experts in the field research teams. They will be readily trained in materials design and formulation technologies. To reach this goal, they will be trained in an interdisciplinary, intersectoral and international European research and training network in the field of MultiMats, formulation technologies and specific disciplines (synthesis, modelling, microscopy).

Project partnership
The academic Scientists in Charge are experienced researchers and teachers that will be directly involved in the supervision of the co-localised DC, providing an efficient link between research, management and training.
The Scientists in Charge are internationally established, supervised more than 100 PhD students, published more than 1000 papers, filed more than 10 patents and are involved in local, national and international exchange programs.
The non-academic co-supervisors also have experience in supervising PhD students and trainees, publishing papers and filing patents, and will be supported by an acedemic co-supervisor.

Université de Bordeaux is the coordinating organisation for the MultiSMART project.
The University of Bordeaux, heir to a history of nearly six centuries, is a multidisciplinary university with deep regional roots that reach out to the European and international level. It is now striving to rise to the challenge of environmental and societal transitions and improve the well-being of its entire community.
Contact person: Prof. André Del Guerzo
Top education and research are at the heart of the oldest and largest technical university in the Netherlands. Delft University of Technology is composed of 8 faculties which offer 16 bachelor’s and more than 30 master’s programmes. Its more than 25,000 students and 6,000 employees share a fascination for science, design and technology. Their common mission: impact for a better society.
Contact person: Prof. Jan Van Esch


The Universitat Jaume I (UJI) is a young university whose mission is to further knowledge by conducting high-quality research that is capable of reaching society, as well as attracting research talent and external funding. Since 1991, the UJI has earned a reputation for serious and relevant scientific work.
Contact person: Prof. Beatriu Escuder
Visionary since 1829: The University of Stuttgart stands for exceptional, world-acclaimed research and firs-class teaching in one of Europe’s most vibrant industrial areas. The university is a reliable employer, partner for technology transfer and focuses on interdisciplinarity. The University of Stuttgart is one of the leading technically oriented universities in Germany with global significance.
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Building on a strong legacy of more than 145 years, Henkel is leading the way to reimagine and improve life every day. Today and for generations to come. Through its innovative and sustainable brands and technologies, accross its teams around the world. Henkel holds leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses.
The Príncipe Felipe Research Center Foundation (CIPF) is a biomedical research institution whose staff and collaborators strive every day to achieve valuable medical advances that will benefit everyone’s health. Most of its work focuses on some of the most common and important diseases in today’s society.
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University of York exists as a University for Public Good. Its founding values of excellence, equality and opportunity for all are as true today as they where when it opened its doors to 230 students in 1963. Today, it is a home to more than 20,000 students and 5,000 staff. Its diverse community fosters a sense of belonging and operates at the highest academic and ethical standards.
Founded in 1796 as ‘A Place of Useful Learning’, University of Strathclyde is a leading technological University with around 30,000 students from more than 140 nations. Its campus is in the heart of Glasgow, one of the largest cities in the United Kingdom.
Contact person: Prof. Tell Tuttle


Evonik is one of the world’s leading specialty chemicals companies. It may not manufacture tires, mattresses, medications, or animal feeds, but Evonik is part of all those products – and many more. While it often contributes only small amounts of material, those contributions are precisely what make the difference.
Contact person: Dr. Joachim Venzmer