The Research School Integral Design of Structures Engineering is an inter-university research institute, founded January 1, 1994, and accredited by the KNAW, the Royal Dutch Academy of Science. The aim of the School is to generate deeper and broader scientific knowledge in the field at structural engineering and construction and to help ensure its application. The  School also has a training programme for the junior researchers, the Ph.D students. The Research School Structural Engineering provides a forum for Ph.D research in the Universities of Delft, Eindhoven and Twente and offers structured education to Ph.D candidates.