Join us to celebrate European doctoral day !
DECADOCS is proud to participate in the first European Doctoral Day, a continent-wide initiative that will be held annually on May starting in 2026, during Europe Month. We firmly believe that science and research are fundamental European values, with the doctoral degree serving as both a gateway and a key driver of progress. As part of this effort, we have organized a dedicated event.
Our fellows have prepared an exciting online session:
‘We have decided to conduct individual interviews. During each session, we will give the audience a brief overview of our educational background, how we found the call, how we prepared the proposal and the interview, and the bureaucratic challenges we encountered. Naturally, everything will be aimed at showing that pursuing a PhD is a path worth considering.‘
The recording of the event can be accessed here:European doctoral day
About EUROPEAN DOCTORAL DAY
This day aims 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.
This day complements initiatives like Choose Europe for Science to increase Europe’s attractiveness to early career researchers and is designed to:
- Inspire European and international students to pursue doctoral education,
- Increase employers’ awareness and recognition of doctoral qualifications,
- Showcase the diverse career paths and societal contributions of doctoral graduates.
In addition to affirming the value of doctoral education in Europe, this day celebrates what unites Europeans in doctoral education – the PhD and the “Humboldtian” research-based training model were born in Europe – the range and variety of PhD opportunities in Europe and the rich cultural and intellectual diversity of the continent’s scientific landscape.
Originally a French initiative, European academic networks representing the doctoral community across the continent have mobilized to organize this first edition. A coordination committee has reviewed and labelled event proposals submitted by institutions. The enthusiasm of European universities has been confirmed, with over 170 labelled events taking place across Europe, in France, Germany, Spain, Poland, Romania, UK, Ukraine etc. These events, registered on the Eurodocday.org platform, are hosted by institutions within the EU and beyond.
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