We are very pleased to invite you to participate in our upcoming Staff Week on PhD Mobility, which will take place as a Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) at RWTH Aachen University this winter.
The programme combines a short virtual component (held before the event) with an on-site week from 30 November to 4 December 2026 in Aachen.
As one of our partner institutions with whom we have had particularly valuable exchange over the past years, we would be delighted to welcome participants from your institution. We see this staff week as an excellent opportunity to further strengthen our collaboration while exchanging experiences and best practices in the field of doctoral mobility.
Content:
The staff week will focus on key aspects of PhD mobility (going abroad in the doctoral phase), with a particular emphasis on temporary doctoral exchanges, including different mobility formats, funding opportunities, mobility within university alliances, and the support of incoming doctoral candidates. While we already have experience in the area of incoming PhD mobility, we are currently in the process of developing our activities in outgoing mobility as part of our strategy. We therefore also see this staff week as a valuable opportunity for mutual learning and exchange in this field. Beyond the professional programme, the staff week offers valuable opportunities for networking, strengthening partnerships, and getting to know our beautiful city of Aachen just before Christmas. You can find a preliminary programme attached.
Target group:
- It is designed for colleagues working in International Offices, Erasmus+ coordination, and other staff involved in PhD mobility.
- We aim to host around 25 participants (max. two per institution) to ensure an interactive and engaging programme.
Application deadline: 30.06.2026
Registration Link: Register here
You will receive feedback on your application as soon as possible (31 July 2026 at the latest).
For funding reasons on our end, it is preferred that participants will be sent via Erasmus+ staff mobility (STT).
We sincerely hope that you will be able to join us in Aachen and contribute to this exchange. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions. Feel free to forward this offer to a suitable colleague!
