DT-HATS delivers an interdisciplinary training programme that equips Doctoral Candidates with advanced scientific expertise, practical technical skills and a clear understanding of the decarbonisation challenges in transport and energy systems. The programme combines research excellence with industry exposure, international networking and targeted transferable skills development, fully aligned with the Principles for Innovative Doctoral Training. Training is provided through local research activities, network-wide events, and external opportunities to support the development of independent researchers ready to contribute to Europe’s transition towards hydrogen-based and carbon-neutral mobility.

Jul 2026

1st Summer School

  • Training: Lectures on hydrogen and ammonia combustion, Digital Twins, machine learning and modelling
  • Research: DC presentations and project updates
  • Skills & networking: Science communication workshop and networking activities
Perugia, Italy | Read more
Apr 2026

DCs intoduction meeting

Network collaboration 

  • Organisation: project overview and DCs introduction 
  • Management: MSCA actions overview and DCs responsibilities
  • Outreach: EU rules for communication and dissemination; DCs involvement
Online, read more
Sep 2025

DT-HATS Network Kick-off

Network collaboration 

  • Management: Supervisors’ introductions, project structure
  • Science: Hydrogen and ammonia ICE research overview and disussion
  • Other: Team building, time management, DT-HATS training plans and scope
Brussels, read more

DT-HATS Advanced Technical Courses (Network-wide), 2026–2028

  • Science: Optical diagnostics, CFD, reduced-order modelling, digital twins
  • Practical: Hands-on training with academic and industrial experts

DT-HATS External Training & International Conferences (International), 2026–2029

  • Networking: Participation in leading conferences and workshops
  • Career Development: Secondments, interdisciplinary and intersectoral exposure

European Hydrogen Observatory training (online) 2026/2027

  • Science: Hydrogen-based industrial ecosystems, circular and carbon-neutral economy