What if your next academic adventure took you to the heart of Spain, working hands-on with the technologies shaping the cities of tomorrow?

As part of the European HORIZON-WIDERA project NexTCity – Smart Sustainable Cities Moving Forward with Digital Twins, NOVA IMS PhD students affiliated with MagIC are invited to apply for a fully funded international training program taking place from June 3 to 6, 2025, in Villa Elisa, Benicàssim (Spain).

Hosted by University Jaume I (UJI), in partnership with KU Leuven and NOVA IMS, the initiative includes a thematic workshop and a summer school focusing on Digital Twins, Artificial Intelligence, and 3D Modeling.

A four-day hands-on learning journey:

• June 3–4: Learn to build and optimise 3D models with Blender, map indoor environments, and explore immersive visualisation with ArcGIS Indoors.
  
  
• June 5–6: Dive into real-time data integration using ArcGIS Velocity and discover how AI can be applied to predict, optimise and shape smarter urban futures — ending with a gala dinner with peers and experts.

Why apply?

This is more than a technical training — it’s a gateway to a European research network dedicated to smart and sustainable cities. Participants will gain access to cutting-edge tools, expert insights, and opportunities for international collaboration.

The scholarship covers:

• Round-trip travel
• Accommodation in Benicàssim
• Full participation in the workshop and summer school
• All meals during the event (at Hotel Voramar)
• Gala dinner on the final evening

📩 Applications are open until April 24.

Submit your CV and a short motivation letter to info@nextcity.pt. Spots are limited and awarded on a competitive basis.

More information about NexTCity HERE.