ChallengeEU PhD Fall School 2026: “Empowering Junior Researchers: The PhD Survival Kit & Academic Well-being”

Hosted by Universidade Europeia at the Oriente Green Campus in Lisbon, the Fall School is part of the ChallengeEU European Alliance. Bringing together PhD students from across the Alliance and other higher education institutions, the programme is designed to provide a dynamic space for advanced learning, interdisciplinary exchange, and international collaboration. During the Fall School, you will have the opportunity to: 

• Develop transversal skills essential to your PhD journey;
• Engage in interactive sessions, workshops, and networking events;
• Reflect on contemporary research challenges and diverse career pathways, both within and beyond academia;
• Become part of a vibrant, international community committed to inclusion and collaboration.

Practical Information:

• Fees: There is no registration fee to attend the Fall School.
• Travel and Accommodation: Participants and/or their sending institutions are entirely responsible for organizing and covering the costs of travel and accommodation.
• Mobility: For any questions regarding mobility arrangements, please reach out directly to the International Office at Universidade Europeia: bips.staffmob@universidadeeuropeia.pt 

If you have any questions, please contact the team at Universidade Europeia, in Lisbon: challengeeu@universidadeeuropeia.pt

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Programme

The programme is anchored in the ChallengeEU smart specialization area of Health and Well-being (SDG 3), focusing deeply on the mental health, resilience, and quality of life of doctoral candidates. Simultaneously, it actively connects with the Alliance’s other two guiding areas: Smart Digitalisation (SDG 9), by leveraging digital tools for research, networking, and the creation of the final output; and Sustainable Futures (SDG 13), by building sustainable career pathways and time management practices that prevent burnout.

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