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Open call run by the EU-funded project SUSA (Sustainable Healthcare with Digital Health Data Competence). You apply to the project, not to the European Commission. Synced from the EU Funding & Tenders Portal on 9 November 2026.
Sustainable Healthcare with Digital Health Data Competence
SUSA spearheads a comprehensive educational transformation within the European healthcare sector; uniting a consortium of 12 HEIs, six SMEs, a hospital, a research center, and two networking organizations. This pan-European endeavor will push forward with 20 bachelor’s and 26 master’s programs with 16 self-standing modules for lifelong learning. Agile to its core, SUSA is strategically designed to produce 6558 graduates and 660 working professionals proficient in digital health data competencies. SUSA education model is based on 20 commonly agreed learning objectives that focus on recognised digital skills gaps of the European healthcare ecosystem. These objectives will be systematically embedded in the curriculum of single degree programs of HEIs in 9 European countries (NL, FI, IE, HR, GR, SK, PL, ES, TR). The model is based on a collaborative pedagogical approach, through shared…
EU contribution
€6.2M
Total cost
€6.2M
Runs
1 Jan 2025 to 31 Dec 2028
Programme
Digital Europe Programme (DIGITAL)
20 organisations in the project. The coordinator usually manages the open call and its evaluation.
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METU will apply its internal internship selection policies, ensuring transparency and alignment with institutional standards. Special attention will be given to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), including gender and socio-economic background.
Applicant Scoring Criteria
Applicants will be evaluated based on the following weighting:
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY
TITLE OF INTERNSHIP: Hands-On AI & Data Science Internships
LOCATION:
Remote (Virtual) or On-Site at Informatics Institute of Middle East Technical University
DURATION: 4 weeks
ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES: Biology, Molecular Biology and Genetics, Engineering, and Biomedical - Bioinformatics Students (BSc/MSc)
OVERVIEW
The Informatics Institute provides a unique research and learning environment across the interdisciplinary fields of medical informatics, bioinformatics, data informatics, and information systems.
We're offering exciting internship opportunities for students passionate about Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data Science, and Digital Health Technologies. This hands-on experience will deeply immerse you in:
This experience will transform your theoretical knowledge into practical, in-demand skills, preparing you for a successful career in data-driven scientific fields.
DELIVERY MODE & WORK ENVIRONMENT
Interns will work in small interdisciplinary teams under the guidance of mentors, engaging in collaborative research and development.
WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON
TECHNOLOGIES YOU’LL USE
WHAT WE EXPECT FROM YOU
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon completion, interns will:
✅ Design & Implement Nextflow Pipelines.
✅ Master Containerization Technologies.
✅ Ensure Workflow Reproducibility.
✅ Manage Large-Scale Data.
✅ Mastering the powerful SigProfiler tools for cancer genomics analysis.
ASSESSMENT & CERTIFICATION
APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested students should submit:
📌 A short CV highlighting relevant skills and background.
📌 A brief motivation letter (max. 1 page) explaining their interest in the internship.
📩 Applications should be sent to: [burcako@metu.edu.tr] with the subject:
“SUSA Internship Application – [Your Name]”
For more details, visit contact [burcako@metu.edu.tr].
This internship offers a unique opportunity to fill the gap between foundational academic knowledge and the practical, industry-ready skills required to excel in the rapidly evolving landscape of data-driven digital health.
Financial support will be available to facilitate student mobility. SUSA students will have access to internship opportunities offered by both consortium members and affiliated ecosystem partners. The selection criteria for these internships will be developed collaboratively through a co-design process and will incorporate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) principles, with particular attention to gender and the socio-economic background of applicants.
Student exchanges between Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) will be further supported through a structured and mentored Erasmus+ mobility initiative. To assist students in planning their mobility paths, joint SUSA learning activities will be organized. Additionally, the SUSA Virtual Academy will host a dedicated matchmaking platform, enabling students and teachers to explore internship opportunities and allowing healthcare ecosystem stakeholders to promote openings and connect with emerging talent.
Applicants asked the EU 13 questions about this call and the EU published the answers. They clarify the call documents but do not replace them.
For the DIGITAL-2023-SKILLS-05-SPECIALEDU topic, the objectives and activities addressed in a proposal have to be provided by the consortium as a whole, unless otherwise requested by the call, e.g. The programme(s) and self-standing module(s) are offered and taught to students enrolled in all higher education institutions participating in the action (relevant for all proposals). Also note that the applicants are highly encouraged to describe briefly how the programme(s) and self-standing module(s) will be co-designed jointly between members of the consortium (in particular between higher education institutions and industry partners).
Read it on the EU portal ↗Answered 14 Dec 2023
Industrial partners should be involved in the design of the curriculum (i.e. co-design of the programme(s) and self-standing module(s) between members of the consortium). They can be also involved in providing students with internship and/or short term job placement opportunities. They can also participate by providing lectures by industry experts during the courses and so forth.
Read it on the EU portal ↗Answered 12 Jan 2024
The proposals can choose to address the design and delivery of interdisciplinary programme(s), targeting at the acquisition of advanced digital skills in specific sectors. The list of specific sectors in the call document is not exhaustive, meaning that a sector like Public administration would be also eligible.
Read it on the EU portal ↗Answered 12 Jan 2024
Equipment should be depreciated according to the usual accounting and management principles and practices of the applicant and the national accountancy standards. The depreciation costs need to be calculated based on these elements of usual accounting practices, taking into account the eligibility requirements.
Read it on the EU portal ↗Answered 26 Jan 2024
Similarly to other topics and calls under the DIGITAL Europe programme, beneficiaries are granted up to 50% of their eligible costs (disrespectfully of their typology), meaning that the other 50% has to be covered by beneficiaries' with own resources.
Read it on the EU portal ↗Answered 12 Jan 2024
Similarly to other DIGITAL Europe calls, beneficiaries are granted up to 50% of their eligible costs (disrespectfully of their typology), meaning that the other 50% has to be covered by beneficiaries with own resources.
Read it on the EU portal ↗Answered 12 Jan 2024
The independent experts will assess the cost estimations against the proposed activities under the implementation criteria. They will evaluate whether the cost estimations are reasonable and non-excessive based on the information provided in the proposal and available data. For personnel costs proposers may use Horizon Dashboard as a benchmark for justifying their estimated personnel costs available here: ec.europa.eu.
Read it on the EU portal ↗Answered 26 Jan 2024
Local public authorities are allowed to submit proposals that fulfil all the criteria set in the Call and where it is clearly stated that the proposed activities are not publicly funded from other sources.
Read it on the EU portal ↗Answered 12 Jan 2024
No indication of ECTS level is provided in the call text. It is left to the consortium to decide on the type(s) of programmes, precise curricula and modalities as long as the requirement to design and delivery of higher education programme(s), such as bachelor’s and master’s leading to a degree (at ISCED levels 6, 7 or equivalent), is fulfilled.
Read it on the EU portal ↗Answered 12 Jan 2024
The DIGITAL-2023-SKILLS-05-SPECIALISED-EDU topic supports both public and private higher education institutions to deliver higher education degrees (at ISCED levels 6, 7 or equivalent) for advanced digital skills.
Read it on the EU portal ↗Answered 12 Jan 2024
Any relevant stakeholder that provides the relevant knowledge and expertise to design and deliver excellent programmes and modules to train either ICT specialist or users of advanced digital technologies in a given sector can be included in the consortium.
Read it on the EU portal ↗Answered 12 Jan 2024
Under DIGITAL-2023-SKILLS-05-SPECIALISED-EDU, the consortium can design and deliver programme(s) building up advanced digital skills in different key digital areas, including AI, and/or interdisciplinary programme(s), targeting at the acquisition of advanced digital skills in specific sectors. Conversion programme(s) can also be delivered. It is left to the consortium to decide on the type(s) of programme(s) to deliver, as well as the precise curricula and the modalities of the programme(s) (e.g. bachelor or master programme; single or joint degree; academic or professional programme, etc.)
Read it on the EU portal ↗Answered 12 Jan 2024
The DIGITAL-2023-SKILLS-05-SPECIALISED-EDU topic supports the delivery of higher education degrees (at ISCED levels 6, 7 or equivalent) for advanced digital skills. It is not intended to cover any other formal education level (e.g. K12 school education, vocational education and training, etc.)
Read it on the EU portal ↗Answered 12 Jan 2024
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