Doctoral Studies as part of an Innovative Training Network (ITN): Early Stage Researcher (ESR) experiences.

ABSTRACT: Background: The Marie-Skłodowska-Curie Actions' (MSCA) Innovative Training Network (ITN) is a doctoral training programme jointly implemented by academic institutions and industries from countries across Europe and beyond. To our knowledge no study has examined the experience of students participating in MSCA-ITNs. This study aims to evaluate and report MSCA-ITN Early Stage Researcher (ESR) experiences. Methods: The Innovative Training Network - Evaluation Questionnaire (ITN-EQ) was developed to assess supervision, training, collaborations and experiences of ESRs and forwarded to two tinnitus-related ITNs and seven ITNs of other disciplines. Results: Key advantages identified included better career prospects, multidisciplinary research opportunities/collaborations, int

SUBMITTER: Biswas R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10446088 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature