Pre-conference PhD Workshop 2027

Develop your research. Exchange ideas. Connect with fellow doctoral researchers.

30 June 2027 | University of Geneva, Switzerland
Application deadline: 14 February 2027

Join ERNOP’s full-day PhD Workshop ahead of the ERNOP Conference 2027. Doctoral researchers at different stages can discuss their dissertations, receive feedback and build connections.

Apply for the PhD Workshop

Focused feedback on your research

Each participant receives a 30-minute session: a 10-minute presentation and 20 minutes of discussion. Focus on one or two aspects of your research where feedback would be most valuable.

Participants submit a short or full working paper a few weeks beforehand. Papers and summaries are circulated in advance to prepare the discussion.

A closing Q&A explores dissertation writing, responding to reviewers and preparing for the job search.

Meet the mentors

• Michaela Neumayr, WU Vienna, Austria

• Marlene Walk, University of Freiburg, Germany

• Dominik Meier, University of Basel, Switzerland

Eligibility and support

PhD candidates from all countries and disciplines may apply. Places are limited. Participation is free, with ERNOP membership and registration required.

Limited travel and accommodation grants of up to €250 are available where institutional funding cannot cover attendance.

How to apply

Upload one PDF containing:

1. Motivation letter — 250 words: Explain what you hope to learn.

2. Research abstract — 500 words: Describe your research project.

3. Discussion summary — 300 words: Identify the main topic you want to discuss.

Use the application to make clear where you would most value input from the mentors and other participants.

The online form also requests your contact details, dissertation title and a photograph for the participant list.

Key dates

Submit your application

For conference information, visit the ERNOP Conference 2027 page.