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3rd CALL for application for HORIZON 2020 MSCA-Cofund Choral PhD 14 Marie Skłodowska ‐ Curie Positions for Early Stage Researchers in Cultural Heritage in 6 universities within the UNITA Alliance  Offer Description As part of the UNITA Alliance, 14 excellent Doctoral Candidates (DCs) will enrol the CHORAL programme in Cultural Heritage. Coordinated by the Université de Pau et des Pays de l'Adour, CHORAL (Cultural Heritage Outreach in RomAnce Languages) is a Horizon Europe Marie Skłodowska Curie programme co-funded by the European Union. This prestigious programme is linked to the Cultural Heritage Hub, an international research network within the Alliance, which structures its research ecosystem facing cultural related challenges. About the CHORAL Programme CHORAL aims to train high-quality international researchers and to nurture the development of interdisciplinary, international and inter-sectoral research that addresses any aspect of Cultural Heritage. While rooted in cultural heritage, the program spans a wide range of scientific domains, including architecture, anthropology, arts and culture, computer science, history, literature, linguistics, management, musicology and more. Selected candidates will be enrolled in PhD programs under joint supervision, awarding a double degree and requiring international mobility. Why Pursue a CHORAL PhD? High-Quality Training: Receive expert-led research training through the UNITA Alliance’s dedicated Cultural Heritage Hub, encompassing diverse fields within and beyond cultural heritage. Comprehensive Support: Benefit from dedicated guidance from the initial stages of your PhD to professional integration. Transformative Impact: Contribute to the socio-economic and cultural transformation of rural and cross-border mountain territories. Financial Support: Includes travel, mobility, and research costs. Double Degree: Graduate with a double degree from two European universities.   Programme Details Application Deadline: January 17, 2026 20 PhD Research Topics for 14 positions in 6 universities within the UNITA Alliance: Université de Pau et des Pays de l’Adour Université Savoie Mont Blanc Università di Torino Universidad de Zaragoza Università degli Studi di Brescia Universitatea Transilvania din Brașov Funding: 3-year fully funded PhDs, starting Fall 2026 How to Apply Detailed information about the PhD Research Topics and the conditions to apply: https://www.research.univ-unita.eu/en/choral-project.html Where to apply https://aap.univ-pau.fr For more details, please contact the choral support office at choral@univ-pau.fr