EURECA-PRO PhD Journey 2025 – Apply Now!

Are you a doctoral student eager to expand your research skills, network internationally, and explore sustainability topics beyond your institution?

EURECA-PRO PhD Journey 2025 is your chance to do just that! Join us this November for a blended international training and mobility experience that connects doctoral researchers across Europe. This year’s on-site programme will take place simultaneously at TU Bergakademie Freiberg/Hochschule Mittweida and Universidad de León, accompanied by an engaging online programme starting 1 October 2025.

Application Deadline: 08 September 2025
On-site dates: 24–28 November 2025
ECTS: 4 (upon full participation)
Language: English
Cost: Free participation for EURECA-PRO PhD students (travel & accommodation not included)

Who Can Apply?

PhD students from EURECA-PRO partner universities, whose research links to sustainability or responsible consumption and production, and who are proficient in English.
📌 Note: You cannot apply for the PhD Journey at your own institution.

What to Expect:

Collaborative research and networking with peers and experts
Intercultural exchange and language crash courses
Access to local labs, resources, and field visits
Practical workshops on presentation, scientific information management, and intercultural communication
Subject-specific and transversal skill development
Opportunities to meet potential supervisors and join research groups

Programme Highlights

Online Phase (08.10 – 18.11.2025):
✔ Welcome & info sessions
✔ Poster presenting skills
✔ Research visibility and information management
✔ Intercultural competence training
✔ Self-paced courses on the EURECA-PRO platform

On-site Phase (24.11 – 28.11.2025):
✔ In-person workshops & lectures
✔ Lab visits and research collaboration
✔ Language & cultural crash courses
✔ Networking with external supervisors and researchers

Apply Now for the PhD Journey 2025

You’ll need:

Supervisor’s approval
A topic aligned with the Journey’s research focus
A strong motivation to collaborate internationally!

Questions about funding your travel? Contact the International Office.

This opportunity is part of an Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programme (BIP), designed to promote international mobility, interdisciplinary learning, and sustainable research collaboration.

We’re excited to welcome the next generation of change-makers to the EURECA-PRO PhD Journey 2025!