TUS Open Call #2

TUS Open Call 2 Offer 

The DigiWind TUS Open Call 2 is for a partial stipend scholarship to complete a master's by Research in an area relevant to the digitalisation of Wind and Energy Systems.    

Applicants can choose between two Masters options: 1. Masters of Science (MSc) in Electrical Power Systems (By Research) or 2. Masters of Science (MSc) in Wind Energy Systems (By Research). 

It is envisaged that up to five scholarships will be awarded, with successful applicants receiving a partial stipend of €1,000 per month for a maximum duration of 18 months, or until the end of the DigiWind project in December 2027. Successful applicants will also be eligible for a fee waiver, which i covered by TUS and is not financed by the EU FSTP grant. 

The successful candidates will be based at the TUS Campus in Limerick, Ireland studying in-person with access to online classes.  

Applicants profile 

The programme is aimed at existing technological, electrical, mechanical, scientific, or engineering professionals, and those migrating from associated disciplines. Knowledge of software programming and statistical tools is expected.  

Preference will be given to applicants with skills and experience in electrical power systems, electrical controls, substation/grid operations, wind turbine technology, wind farm resource monitoring and modelling, and/or operations and maintenance, as well as a strong motivation to pursue a career in Wind and Energy Systems.  

Academic/Professional Background: Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree, or master's degree, or PhD and/or be an industry professional who can contribute directly to the digitalisation of the renewable energy sector.  

Nationality: Applicants must be a passport holder of an EU Member State, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Türkiye, Ukraine, Albania, European Economic Area (EEA) countries (Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein).   

Submission process 

Step 1: Get Started on the F6S Platform 

1. Create your applicant account on the F6S platform: https://www.f6s.com/digiwind-tus-open-call-2/apply 
2. Carefully read the entire Guidelines for Applicants document to fully understand the terms and conditions of this Open Call.  
3. Familiarise yourself with the administrative questions by reviewing the Application Form. This document is for reference only; your application must be completed directly on the F6S platform.  

Tip: We will also run two live webinars during the application period. Details will be announced on the DigiWind website, social media and F6S page.

Step 2: Prepare Your Documentation  

Gather and prepare all required supporting documents in PDF format. Ensure no printing restrictions are applied to your files.  

Mandatory Documents:  

1. Degree Awards: Original or certified copy of your Degree Awards.  
2. Transcripts of Results: Transcripts for your higher education degrees.  
3. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
4. English Language Competency: Certified evidence of English language competency (e.g., TOEFL, IELTS), meeting the specified minimum scores.   

Once selected, you will sign:  

A TUS Student / Supervisor Learner Agreement. Get familiar with the document to understand terms and conditions. 

A Declaration of Honour. Document declaring your acceptance of all Open Call conditions. 

Documents can be found at the official TUS Open Call 2 website. 

Step 3: Choose Your Master preference  

Within the F6S application form, you will be asked to rank your preferred Master's by Research programme Masters of Science (MSc) in Electrical Power Systems (By Research) or Masters of Science (MSc) in Wind Energy Systems (By Research).  

Step 4: Complete and Submit Your Application  

1. Complete all sections of the application form directly on the F6S platform.   
2. Upload all mandatory documents.  
3. Thoroughly review your entire application before final submission.   
4. Submit your application on the F6S platform by the official deadline.  

Evaluation process  

Submission will be done EXCLUSIVELY via F6S platform. A full list of applicants will be drafted containing their basic information for statistical purposes and clarity (which will be also shared with the EC for transparency). 

Applications will be evaluated by a panel of three Academics/Researchers in the IDEAM (Institute for Design Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Manufacturing) Research Institute, chaired by the Institute Director following the evaluation criteria. For more information on the selection and evaluation process please refer to the Guidelines for Applicants. 

Results notification 

A ranked list of candidates will be prepared, and scholarships will be offered following the order of merit two weeks after the closing of the TUS Open Call 2. Successful applicants must indicate their intention to take up the offer within 1 month.   

Note: While all master's by research students will be admitted through the relevant Department, approval for admission will be subject to consideration by the relevant Faculty Research Committee which will make recommendations for acceptance or otherwise to the Graduate School for approval by Academic Council.  

Evaluation results will be compiled into an Evaluation Summary Report (ESR), which will be sent out to applicants. Depending on the evaluation outcome (acceptance or rejection), applicants will receive via email:   

Acceptance  

1. An Evaluation Summary Report (ESR).  
2. An acceptance letter with an invitation to the enrolment phase and following steps. 

Rejection

1. An Evaluation Summary Report (ESR) for eligible applications that reached the internal evaluation phase.
2. A rejection letter to ineligible applications.

For more details, please refer to the Guidelines for Applicants. 

Redress process 

Applicants who are not satisfied with the evaluation of their application, may within 5 working days of the result being issued submit a written appeal, which will be reviewed by a panel, chaired by the TUS Dean of Graduate Studies, the Project representative from TUS and one external member. Appeals are typically not allowed for disagreements with the academic judgment (Score) or if the decision was based on the applicants misunderstanding of the application. Valid grounds for appealing a postgraduate scholarship decision generally focus on errors in the assessment process or claims of discrimination. 

This call (as well as the financial support that will be provided through it) is NOT an EU action. This call is launched solely by TUS. The financial support to the selected successful applicants will be provided directly by TUS in its own name and under its own responsibility. TUS’s own responsibility includes the preparation and drafting of this call as well as the selection of successful applicants that will receive the said financial support. The publication of this call in the EU Funding & Tenders Portal is made solely for information purposes with the aim to increase the visibility of this call to the general public, including to potential applicants (i.e. students). The said publication shall not be construed as direct or indirect approval of the content and conditions of this call by the relevant EU authorities or as any form of waiver from the above-described responsibility of TUS.  

For more details visit – https://digiwind.org/digiwind-open-calls-fueling-the-future-of-wind-energy/