EUA-CDE Thematic Workshop | 15-16 January, Liège

The EUA-CDE 2026 thematic workshop, which will focus on ‘Doctoral training for the future of European R&I’, will be held on 15 and 16 January in Liège (Belgium).

Organised by the University of Liège, this year's 2026 thematic workshop will focus on the future of European funding programmes and policies that will affect doctoral training in the coming years. Designed as an interactive and participatory event, the workshop will combine keynote speeches, round tables and practical group sessions to encourage dialogue on future EU programmes and related policies, share institutional experiences and discuss how to strengthen the voice of doctoral training in Europe.

Parallel sessions will explore how funding programmes can be improved to support doctoral training. Participants will also exchange views on topics such as research career reform, dual-use research and the contribution of doctoral training to Europe's competitiveness.

Who should attend?

Anyone with responsibilities and an interest in doctoral training and European funding programmes and policies at doctoral level, including academic leaders, doctoral training managers and practitioners, European grant and policy advisers at doctoral level, and early-stage researchers.

The deadline for registration is 5 January 2026.

For more information on the programme and the registration process, please visit the event page.