Doctoral Teaching Award | 2026 Call for Nominations
Have you followed a doctoral course that truly inspired you? Have you had a teacher who made complex ideas clear, sparked engaging discussions, or supported your doctoral journey? Now is your chance to recognise them. The Doctoral School is pleased to announce the launch of the Doctoral Teaching Award, recognising excellence in teaching doctoral courses. The award will be presented at La Doctorale in November 2026. PhD candidates are invited to nominate up to three teachers who teach doctoral courses.
Nomination deadline: 1 June 2026
More info | Submit your nomination
KeepLearning Course | Tackling the Job Market Successfully
An interactive workshop for PhD candidates and postdocs to support them in their career transition in industry. It will help you discover how the job market works, learn how to promote your value proposition and give you the tools to write effective applications for industry. In addition, attendees can benefit from a complementary 45-minute individual coaching session to focus on specific aspects of their career transition. Secure your seat in the upcoming classes!
May 19, 20 and 22, 2026 (ENG) online | 3 full days
June 1, 2, 3, 4, 8 juin 2026 (FR) online | 4 half days and 1 full day
More info and registration
EuroTeQ Courses | Apply now for Autumn Semester 2026-2027
Applications open on 15 May for online courses offered by eight leading European technical universities within the EuroTeQ network. Enrich your PhD studies, earn credits, gain international experience and connect with peers across Europe without travelling or extra costs.
Application deadline: 8 July 2026
Course catalogue | Contact
EPFL Values | Workshops and Online Platform
What makes EPFL a unique and inspiring place to study and work? The entire EPFL community is invited to take part in a consultation process that will shape the School’s future Values Statement. Places are still available in the workshops being held across EPFL campuses until the end of May. You can also contribute online or via suggestion boxes. PhD candidates’ voices matter! Join the conversation and help define EPFL’s values – our shared compass for the years to come.
More info and registrations
European Doctoral Day | First Edition on 13 May 2026
A new annual initiative dedicated to highlight the pivotal role of PhD holders and of doctoral education in driving scientific excellence, innovation, and societal progress - both within academia and beyond. More than 170 events are being organised across Europe offering doctoral candidates and researchers opportunities to connect, exchange experiences, and explore careers both within and beyond academia. Browse the event map to explore sessions that match your interests and career aspirations - here are a few higlihghts:
- PhD2PhD | organised by CUSO | 11:00–12:30 (online)
This event brings together doctoral candidates from across Switzerland to exchange practical advice and experiences related to the different stages of the PhD journey. It also aims to co-create a reusable “Swiss PhD Toolkit” resource and strengthen connections across institutions and disciplines. Register here.
- From human cognition to algorithmic bias: building fairer AI in research and industry | organised by PhDTalent & Onepoint | 10:00–11:00 (online)
This webinar explores the intersection of human cognition, AI bias, and responsible innovation. Register here.
- Establishing European AI sovereignty: why PhD expertise is the future of frontier models | organised by PhDTalent & JobTeaser | 12:00–13:00 (online)
This discussion will examine the growing importance of doctoral expertise in shaping Europe’s AI future. Register here.
