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UPC-MERIT Scholarship for master’s in Machine Learning and Cybersecurity for Internet Connected Systems Open Call 2025 Skip to main content en Select your language Close bg български es español cs čeština da dansk de Deutsch et eesti el ελληνικά en English fr français ga Gaeilge hr hrvatski it italiano lv latviešu lt lietuvių hu magyar mt Malti nl Nederlands pl polski pt português ro română sk slovenčina sl slovenščina fi suomi sv svenska Search Search Pact for Skills Menu Close Menu Back Previous items Next items Home About the Pact for Skills News and Factsheets Events Contact Us Pact for Skills members Industrial Ecosystems and Partnerships Regional Skills Partnerships See all Community resources Guidance Hub Knowledge Hub Networking Hub Publications and Documents See all Stakeholders and business Funding opportunities Pact for Skills FAQ See all Workers and learners Press and Multipliers European Commission … Pact for Skills Stakeholders and business Funding opportunities UPC-MERIT Scholarship for master’s in Machine Learning and Cybersecurity for Internet Connected Systems Open Call 2025 UPC-MERIT Scholarship for master’s in Machine Learning and Cybersecurity for Internet Connected Systems Open Call 2025 This call is for applications for study grants to support students of the master's degree taught at UPC Manresa in Machine Learning and Cybersecurity for Internet Connected Systems (MERIT Master). Call for proposals Closed Page contents Page contents Details Status Closed Publication date 19 May 2025 Opening date 4 September 2025 Deadline model Single-stage Deadline date 1 June 2026, 23:59 (CEST) Funding programme Digital Europe Programme (2021/2027) Industrial Ecosystem Digital Level of funding EU level Description Overview Objectives The official Master’s degree in Machine Learning and Cybersecurity for Internet-Connected System aims to provide advanced and specialised scientific and technological training in artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, with an emphasis on their application in internet-connected systems, including computer systems of multiple degrees of complexity in general and Internet of Things systems in particular. It addresses the current shortage of professionals who have this kind of training, which is highly valued in industry and research in Information and Communications Technology (ICT). The master's program is mainly practical and focused on both application and theoretical foundation. Contrary to more specialized programs, this master's degree offers a broader training in three interrelated and complementary areas that are essential in today's ICT, which are AI, cybersecurity and Internet of Things. Activities/actions supported This call offers 5 different modalities of support: Reimbursement of tuition fees, which includes the first enrollment tuition costs for a master full semester (30 ECTS) during a maximum of three consecutive semesters that must be finished before 30/06/2026; administrative and support fees; and the cost of issuance of the official title (if paid before 31/07/2026). Each beneficiary can receive a maximum of EUR 3500. Contribution to living and transportation expenses, which includes a monthly allowance ofEUR 200 for a maximum of 12 months between the resolution of the concession and 30/06/2026. Each beneficiary can receive a maximum of EUR 2400. Contribution to purchase of hardware, software or study materials necessary to follow the master program for a maximum of EUR 1500. Contribution to expenses for scientific achievements (publications, posters and start-up company set up) related to the master program, which covers amounts fom EUR 5000 to 100 depending on the publication. Contribution to expenses for mobility stays related to the master program for a maximum of EUR 1500. Anticipated outcomes The aim of the scholarships is that recipients benefit from MERIT project's high-quality education in digital areas and to promote equality and excellence in the field of com…