Doctoral Program Thesis Distinction | 36 laureates in 2025
Created eight years ago, the "Doctoral Program Thesis Distinction" aims to highlight research work of exceptional quality. For this ninth edition, 36 of the 465 doctors who defended their thesis over the academic year 2024-2025 have been awarded. These laureates received a certificate as well as an engraved card holder offered by EPFL.
Our heartfelt congratulations to the laureates for their outstanding contributions to research!
The list of awarded doctors and a summary of their thesis can be viewed here.
Doctoral Program Directors | Appointments
- Prof. Michele De Palma has been appointed Director of the doctoral program in Molecular Life Sciences (EDMS) starting December 1, 2025.
- Prof. Selman Sakar has been appointed Director of the doctoral program in Robotics, Control, and Intelligent Systems (EDRS) starting January 1, 2026.
- Prof. Francesco Mondada has been appointed ad interim Director of the joint EPFL – ETH Zurich Doctoral Program in the Learning Sciences (JDPLS) starting March 1, 2026.
We thank you for your commitment and wish you and your colleagues every success in running your program.
VPH Info | Reimbursement of travel costs
PhD candidates based at one of our associated campuses – in Geneva, Fribourg, Neuchâtel and Sion – who travel to the Lausanne campus to use a Trust and Support Network service can have their travel costs reimbursed.
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VPH Info | Use your vacation days
Taking time off is essential for staying balanced, refreshed, and productive. If you still have vacation days remaining from 2025, now is the time to plan ahead. Remember, any unused vacation balance must be scheduled before April 30 2026, in agreement with your supervisor.
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