EDS PhD Roundtable: Connecting Doctoral Researchers Across Europe
Are you a PhD student passionate about European higher education, research policy, and academic cooperation? Shape the future of European universities by joining the EDS PhD Roundtable.
About the Initiative
The EDS PhD Roundtable is a new platform designed to bring together young researchers and doctoral candidates from EDS member organizations across Europe.
The Roundtable offers a space to exchange ideas, address challenges facing doctoral researchers, and bring an academic perspective directly into EDS political and policy work.
Focus Areas
Members of the EDS PhD Roundtable will work on:
- Developing Policy Proposals: Formulating concrete recommendations on higher education, doctoral training, and European research strategy.
- Discussing the Bologna Process: Exchanging views on the implementation and future of the Bologna Process within the European Higher Education Area (EHEA).
- Connecting PhD Students: Building an active network of early-career researchers across Europe.
- Sharing Academic Expertise: Bringing research-backed insights into EDS policy discussions.
- Supporting EDS Policy Work: Contributing to official resolutions, policy positions, and advocacy initiatives.
Who Should Apply?
We are looking for motivated and engaged PhD students from EDS member organizations who are interested in:
- European higher education & research policy
- Academic cooperation & mobility
- The future of European universities
How to Get Involved
If you are interested in joining—or if you represent a member organization looking to nominate a candidate—please submit a short expression of interest via email to secgen@edsnet.eu.
Application Deadline: August 27, 2026
Ready to apply?
Send your expression of interest to secgen@edsnet.eu before August 27, 2026.
