AN OPEN CALL FOR MASTER’S STUDENTS
01 / OVERVIEW
The Challenge
The AMITY Challenge is a challenge-based educational programme in environmental biotechnology. Students work with universities, companies and public-sector stakeholders on scientifically sound solutions centred on microbial technologies and a sustainable circular economy.
Teams work on real-world environmental problems and investigate a biotechnological response through scientific and engineering methods.
The program connects mentors and relevant stakeholders with interdisciplinary student groups.
The work culminates in the AMITY Summit, where their solutions are shaped by research, feasibility and impact.
02 / PROCESS
How it works
01 Register — Submit an application during the October registration period.
02 Selection — Participants are selected, meet tutors and form groups.
03 Challenge — Choose a project, attend webinars and develop a solution.
04 Summit — Meet the other groups and pitch your solution to an expert jury.
03 / PARTICIPATION
Who can apply
The program is aimed primarily at Master’s students working in small, interdisciplinary groups. The final call will confirm the full eligibility criteria.
Eligible institutions / countries: [Add eligible universities and countries.]
Individual or team: [Confirm whether individuals, existing teams, or both can apply.]
Team size / disciplines: Small groups work on environmental biotechnology challenges. [Confirm exact size and eligible fields.]
Participation: A mandatory kick-off, local team work, monthly stakeholder contact and at least six of ten webinars. [Confirm other requirements.]
04 / OPPORTUNITY
What participants get
Work on a real environmental challenge using microbial technologies.
Strengthen interdisciplinary problem-solving and communication.
Follow lectures and online seminars from leading research instiutes.
Scientific guidance from mentors and regular input from stakeholders.
Meet other teams at the AMITY Summit.
05 / KEY DATES
Timeline
October
Registration
7 November
Selection
Dec–Jan
Tutors + groups
January
Challenge choice
Feb–Jun
Webinars
Feb–Jun
Group work
12–16 Jul 2027
AMITY Summit
06 / APPLICATION
Apply to the AMITY Challenge
Tell us about your studies, your interests and the perspectives you would bring to a team. Registration is planned for October; the exact application deadline and selection details will be confirmed before the form opens.
APPLICATION PREVIEW — Do not submit personal data until the application dates, receiving workflow, and approved privacy notice are confirmed.
After submitting, you’ll see a confirmation here. The organizing team will review applications and contact the nominated person about next steps. [Add response timing when confirmed.]