Doctoral Education

EUA is a leading voice in doctoral education in Europe. The Association works with members to strengthen their doctoral research capacity and attract the best talent in a competitive and rapidly-changing world. Notably, EUA has widely contributed to doctoral education reform in Europe, as well as research training.

The Association carries this work out primarily through its Council for Doctoral Education (EUA-CDE), a member service that promotes collaboration and exchange of good practices. EUA-CDE is the largest European network in the field. It covers more than 35 countries and brings together a community of academic leaders and professionals from more than 260 universities.

EUA-CDE is the driving force behind the creation and implementation of the “Salzburg Principles and Recommendations”. In this context, its efforts have resulted in strengthening doctoral education at the intersection between the European Higher Education and Research Areas.

In its many activities related to doctoral education, EUA focuses on topics like research ethics and integrity, career paths in and outside of academia, internationalisation, Open Science and the wellbeing of doctoral candidates.

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  • View more 22 Jun 2022

    Building the Foundations of Research

    The EUA Council for Doctoral Education has developed this publication at a time when global challenges such as the climate crisis and the need to build a more sustainable planet, together with emerging opportunities (e.g. digitalisation), have led universities to a deep reflection on how doctoral education can further progress and remain open and observant of the core values of academia.

  • View more 22 Apr 2016

    Doctoral Education - Taking Salzburg Forward: Implementation and New Challenges

    The purpose of this document is to provide guidelines for the continued implementation of reforms in doctoral education building on the Salzburg Principles and Recommendations. It is directed at university leaders who want to continue and deepen the implementation of Salzburg at the strategic level, ensuring a consistent, institution-wide approach to doctoral education. The document also provides recommendations for daily managers of doctoral education who look to keep their activities and processes up to date and responsive to new challenges for universities.

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  • iRECS

    Improving Research Ethics Expertise and Competencies to Ensure Reliability and Trust in Science The research ethics process is facing increasing challenges posed by new technologies and social...

  • Yebo!

    Development of the Internationalisation of PhD Studies in South Africa  “Yebo! Development of the Internationalization of PhD Studies in South-Africa” (2017-20) is...

  • FRINDOC

    Framework for the Internationalisation of Doctoral Education (2012-2015) The FRINDOC project is managed by a consortium of six partners, coordinated by EUA, and consisting...

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