EURECA-PRO Transversal Skills Week
Level up your research, boost your confidence, and grow the skills every successful researcher needs - no matter your discipline.
The EURECA-PRO Transversal Skills Week is a five‑day online training event taking place 2–6 March 2026, designed especially for doctoral students who want to strengthen their academic and professional skillset.
What to Expect
Throughout the week, you’ll take part in interactive workshops based on the European Competence Framework, focusing on essential skills such as:
- Networking & Collaboration – connect effectively and build strong research partnerships
- Public Speaking & Impact – communicate your research confidently and convincingly
- Creativity & Problem Solving – approach challenges with fresh and strategic thinking
- Project & Self‑Management – organise your work and thrive during your PhD
- Digital & AI Literacy for Research – understand new tools and technologies shaping modern academia
All sessions are delivered by experienced trainers and limited in participant numbers to ensure an engaging, hands‑on learning experience.
Key Information
- Format: five-day online training week, with one interactive workshop per afternoon
- Dates: 2–6 March 2026 (each workshop approx. 4 hours)
- Language: English
- Who can join: open to all PhD students
- Priority is given to members of the EURECA-PRO Doctoral School
📝 Registration: required; choose the workshops that best fit your interests
- ⏰ Deadline: 9 February 2026
- Spots are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis
Why Join?
Take part in the EURECA-PRO Transversal Skills Week to:
- strengthen your academic and professional toolbox
- onnect with doctoral researchers across Europe
- gain practical, actionable skills you can use immediately in your PhD and career
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out:
📩 eurecapro [at] tu-freiberg [dot] de (TUBAF team)
📩 eurecapro [dot] phd [at] uhasselt [dot] be (event organisers)
