PhD School

STRN PhD School

“Systems, Theories, Policies and Practices: An Introductory PhD Course in Sustainability Transitions Research”

Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden

February 3-7, 2025

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The course will cover the following fundamental topics

Introduction to Sustainability Transitions
A System’s Perspective on Innovation and Sustainability Transitions
Key Theories including MLP and Innovation Systems
Global South and Geography of Transitions
Just and Inclusive Transitions
Transformative Innovation Policy
Intensive paper development workshop and individual feedback

Confirmed faculty include

Anna Bergek
Björn Sandén
Helené Alhlborg
Sverker Jagers
Hans Hellsmark

Organizing staff:

Hans Hellsmark, , Mascha Altunay, Adriaan van der Loos

The course will be free of charge (including coffees, lunches and the PhD School dinner). It will be possible to get ECTS points for this course. There will be plenty of networking opportunities with fellow PhD candidates and senior scholars.

Course Details

Target Group: Early career PhD students specializing in Sustainability Transition studies.

Preparation: Submission of a research proposal or paper draft is required 3 weeks in advance, with a readiness to present and critique peer work.

Social Program: A curated social itinerary to foster connections and immerse in the essence of Göteborg.

Practical Information

Dates: February 3-7, 2025

Location: Chalmers University of Technology, Göteborg, Sweden

Fees: The course is free of charge and includes lunches, coffee, snacks during the day, as well as the PhD school dinner. All participants have to book and pay for their accommodation and meals.

Credits: We anticipate roughly 80 workload hours and 5 ECTS

Funding Opportunity
Travel Grants: Non-EU applicants may apply for a travel grant up to €500, with a maximum of 3 grants available. If you would like to apply for funding, please attach a letter requesting funding, signed by yourself and your supervisor.

How to apply:
Application deadline: Friday, September 20th, 2025

Include in your application:

Motivation: Write 200-500 words motivating why this course is suitable for you
and what you hope to get out of it.
Abstract: Include a 500-800 word abstract of the paper or research proposal that
you would like to present
Your CV
A short letter of recommendation from your main supervisor or examiner
Financial letter of request (if applicable)

Notification of acceptance: Mid-October, 2024

CLICK HERE TO APPLY: https://survey.uu.nl/jfe/form/SV_74IM4DAlCUhAX2e

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For any questions, please reach out to sustainabilitytransitions@gmail.com