The aim of the project is to develop the material and infrastructure background of doctoral study programmes (DSP) implemented at 6 faculties of the University of Pardubice (UPCE): Jan Perner Transport Faculty, Faculty of Economics and Administration, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Informatics, Faculty of Philosophy, Faculty of Chemical Technology, Faculty of Restoration, in order to increase the quality and international competitiveness of the preparation of DSP students (future researchers), i.e. education provided in DSP.