MSCA Industrial Doctoral Network on Digital Finance
EU Horizon Europe | EUR 3.8M | January 2024 - December 2027
Overview
Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions Industrial Doctoral Network supporting 17 fully funded PhD positions at the intersection of finance, data science, and artificial intelligence. The network brings together 13 core beneficiaries and multiple associated partners from academia, industry, and the public sector.
Role
Network Coordinator - Leading the consortium, coordinating research activities, and overseeing PhD training across partner institutions.
Academic Partners
| Institution | Country |
|---|---|
| University of Twente | Netherlands |
| WU Vienna | Austria |
| HU Berlin | Germany |
| Bern Business School | Switzerland |
| Bucharest University of Economic Studies | Romania |
| Babes-Bolyai University | Romania |
| Kaunas University of Technology | Lithuania |
| University of Naples | Italy |
Industry & Research Partners
- Financial Institutions: Deloitte, Swedbank, Intesa Sanpaolo, Raiffeisen Bank International AG
- Specialized Firms: Cardo AI, Royalton Partners
- Research Centers: ARC Greece, EIT Digital, Fraunhofer Institute
- Public Sector: European Central Bank
PhD Research Themes
| Topic | Focus Area |
|---|---|
| Reinforcement Learning | Trading strategies for financial service providers |
| Green Credit Scoring | ML models for sustainable lending |
| Machine Learning | Predictive models for digital finance |
| Recommender Systems | Sustainable investment guidance |
Training Program
- 120 ECTS of advanced PhD training courses (30 ECTS mandatory)
- 18+ months secondment at European industrial partners
- Cross-institutional collaboration and networking
- MSCA-standard salary and benefits