The period for applications for the 6th edition of the ULISSES project will run until 15 December.
The ULISSES - Universidade de Lisboa Interdisciplinary Studies on Sustainable Environment and Seas (Interdisciplinary Studies on the Sustainability of the Environment and Oceans) is a project that provides an in-depth knowledge of ocean-related issues.
Aimed at students willing to join a multidisciplinary team made up of colleagues from other Portuguese and foreign universities, this initiative takes place over several weeks, during which students will be challenged to come up with solutions that meet the current challenges of ocean sustainability.
What are the objectives?
- To work on a fascinating project as part of an international and interdisciplinary team, supported by researchers and specialists in various subject areas.
- To connect and collaborate with colleagues from other universities and countries.
- To deepen your knowledge of the ocean and its relevance to the sustainability of our planet.
- To explore the education of the future and career prospects;
- To participate in an intensive programme that includes short-term Erasmus+ mobility.
- To join a programme that is free, the completion of which confers 6 ECTS credits.
- To be part of a teaching programme which includes the participation of Universidade de Lisboa, the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya and Technische Universität Darmstadt.
Calendar 2026
- The applications period runs until 15 December 2025
- Preparatory phase from 26 January to 4 Apri 2026 (e-learning, compatible with classes)
- Team Project from 6-24 July 2026 (in Lisbon)
- Final presentation: 24 July 2026 (in Lisbon)
Students from the EU and other Erasmus+ partner countries can apply for scholarships at their home university to support mobility expenses.
The ULISSES project is organised by Unite! (University Network for Innovation, Technology and Engineering), an Alliance of European Universities that promotes collaborative, transdisciplinary and multilingual higher education, prepared to respond to major global challenges.
Further information here.
