Category: PhD Opportunities

Creativity Week 2026 in Braga: Apply for the Summer School and the PhD Conference

Applications are now open for the T4EU Creativity Week 2026, which will take place in Braga (Portugal) from 12 to 16 October 2026 and will be hosted by Universidade Católica Portuguesa.

The Creativity Week 2026 programme includes:

  • Summer School – Shaping the Future: Philosophy, Creativity, and Human Transformation in the Age of AI (12- 16 October);
  • PhD Conference – Thinking Creativity: An International PhD Conference in Philosophy (12 – 14 October);
  • Matchmaking Event – Together We Create the Future.

SUMMER SCHOOL

The T4EU Creativity Week Summer School brings together students, researchers and academics from across Europe to explore creativity as a driver of innovation, sustainability and social transformation. Through keynote lectures, workshops, challenge-based learning and collaborative projects, participants will engage in interdisciplinary dialogue across philosophy, the arts, science and technology.

Participants will work in international teams on one of three thematic pathways:

  • Creativity and Artificial Intelligence
  • Creativity and Conflict Resolution
  • Creativity towards Sustainability

Alongside the Summer School, participants will attend the Creativity Week PhD Conference, Thinking Creativity: An International PhD Conference in Philosophy and a Matchmaking Event, providing opportunities to engage with researchers, industry representatives and societal stakeholders while expanding their European networks.

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The T4EU Creativity Week Summer School is open to Master’s students (interested in doctoral studies) and PhD students who are currently enrolled at the University of Trieste and will remain enrolled at the time of the event and have good communication and comprehension skills in English (minimum B2 recommended). UniTS will select 5 candidates; preference will be given to PhD students.

In the application form, candidates will be asked to submit a Motivational Letter (English; maximum 500 words) explaining:

  • Why would you like to participate in the Creativity Week?
  • Which thematic pathway interests you the most, and why?
  • How will you share the knowledge and experience gained with the T4EU community?

The Summer School students may request recognition of up to 3 ECTS credits. Please consult the guidance below for more important information regarding credit recognition.

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Deadline: 30 August 2026.

CREATIVITY WEEK PHD CONFERENCE

The University of Trieste will select 5 candidates for the Creativity Week PhD Conference. Applications will be open only to PhD students with good communication and comprehension skills in English (minimum B2 recommended). As part of the Creativity Week 2026, participants wishing to extend their stay will also have the possibility to take part in the Matchmaking Event on 15 and 16 October, offering them the opportunity to engage with researchers, industry representatives and societal stakeholders while expanding their European research networks.

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Participants attending the Creativity Week PhD Conference are invited to submit a proposal for a 15-minute oral presentation on a topic related to creativity from a philosophical or interdisciplinary perspective.
Proposals may address, but are not limited to, the following themes:

  • Philosophy of Creativity
  • Artificial Intelligence and Creativity
  • Creativity and Ethics
  • Creativity and Sustainability
  • Creativity and Conflict Resolution
  • Creativity and Innovation
  • Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Creativity

Submissions should include:

  • Title of the presentation
  • Abstract (maximum 250 words)
  • Three to five keywords
  • Author’s name and institutional affiliation
  • Short biography (maximum 100 words)

Submission of a paper proposal is entirely optional and is not a requirement for participation in the conference. Preference will be given to participants who submitted a paper proposal, particularly to participants ultimately selected by Universidade Católica Portuguesa to give the oral presentation.

Participants wishing to present their research should submit their proposal to: creativityweek.braga@ucp.pt. Please remember to cc t4eu@units.it in your submission.
Use the following subject line:
Creativity Week 2026 – PhD Conference Paper Proposal

More details can be found in the call description above.

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Deadline for the UniTS application form and for submitting the paper proposal to Universidade Católica Portuguesa: 30 August 2026.
Any application sent after this deadline will not be considered.

IMPORTANT:
MA students attending the selected programme, must remember to inform their “Coordinatore del Corso di Studi” and the “Segreteria didattica” of their Department, following the dedicated guidelines.
Failure to comply with these guidelines will preclude credit recognition.Doctoral students should consult the record book for the Recognition of credits in PhD programmes. Please consult UniTS’s credit attribution rules and discuss with your supervisor or coordinator, following also the dedicated T4EU guidelines. The activity will be evaluated by the Doctoral Teaching Body. Failure to comply with these guidelines will preclude credit recognition.

Cooperation Toward Scientific Excellence

The University of Silesia in Katowice invites young researchers to participate in the Transform4Europe academy “Cooperation Toward Scientific Excellence,” organized within the Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) framework.

The event will take place in Katowice from 19 to 23 October 2026, with a mandatory online component scheduled for 12 October 2026.

The programme is open to PhD students and early-stage researchers in the natural and technical sciences (STEM), as well as in the social sciences and humanities, whose work relates to sustainable development, international scientific cooperation, and science diplomacy.
Draft programme

UniTS will select 3 PhDs.
Applications are accepted based on an abstract of up to 250 words, including a description of the research problem, its scientific significance, the indication of the discipline, and the academic affiliation.
If you are interested, please fill out the registration form.
Deadline: 16 August 2026

IMPORTANT! 
Before attending the selected course, doctoral students must also inform their Doctoral Course Coordinator and the Delegate for Doctoral Studies (delegato.dottorati@units.it).
Failure to comply will preclude activity recognition.

Selected participants announced for the “Data-driven Solutions for a more Sustainable Future” event

The selection process for the “Data-driven Solutions for a more Sustainable Future” event, hosted by Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski, has been successfully completed.

The following students have been selected to take part in the programme:

EC0103699
IN05A00140
SM58A00016

The event will explore the opportunities and potential of AI and GeoAI for analysing the local impacts of climate change across European regions. Participants will gain insight into the latest geospatial analytics and predictive modelling tools used to address natural hazards and environmental risks.

Applications Open: T4EU Sustainable Heritage Workshop in Lithuania

The University of Trieste will select 3 students to participate in the T4EU Sustainable Heritage Workshop, Cultural Responses to War: Shaping Heritage, Building Resilience, hosted by Vytautas Magnus University (Lithuania).

This intensive workshop will take place at Vytautas Magnus University (Kaunas) and the Kaunas Ninth Fort Museum from 28 September to 2 October 2026.

PROGRAMME

The programme bridges academic theory and institutional practice. Working alongside museum professionals and mentors, students will address urgent challenges arising from the war in Ukraine, focusing on the following key areas:

  • Practical Mentorship: Solving museum-defined problems in collaborative groups.
  • Heritage at Risk: Crisis management and anti-looting strategies.
  • Weaponised History: Deconstructing propaganda and colonial legacies.
  • Cultural Resistance: Art and museums as pillars of social resilience.

Join this intensive week dedicated to protecting European heritage in an era of global crisis.
The three participants will be selected as follows:
– one BA student;
– one MA student;
– one PhD student / early-career researcher.

Students may request recognition of 3 ECTS credits.

DEADLINE: 30 JUNE 2026

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IMPORTANT!  
Before you attend the selected course, remember to inform your “Coordinatore del Corso di Studi” and the “Segreteria didattica” of your Department, following the dedicated guidelines.
Before attending the selected course, doctoral students must also inform their Doctoral Course Coordinator and the Delegate for Doctoral Studies (delegato.dottorati@units.it).
Failure to comply will preclude credit recognition.

Join the “Data-driven Solutions for a more Sustainable Future” event in Sofia

Are you passionate about sustainability and the future of our cities?
Do you want to learn how Artificial Intelligence can tackle climate change?

We are looking for motivated students to join the upcoming event hosted by Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski as part of the Transform4Europe (T4EU) Alliance!

The event will present the opportunities and capabilities of AI and GeoAI in studying the local effects of climate change across European regions. Participants will be introduced to the latest geospatial analytics and predictive modelling to directly address natural hazards and environmental risks.

Throughout the event, you will learn how to work with scalable, workflow-oriented methodologies for analysing complex data. The focus will be on geoinformation technologies, including Generative AI and no-code/low-code solutions for handling large datasets.

Finally, participants will work in groups to solve a specific issue as part of the T4EU Stakeholder Challenge, an open innovation initiative that will connect young talents with companies and public institutions.

The University of Trieste will select 3 students to take part in the T4EU event Data-driven Solutions for a more Sustainable Future, which will include:
– a virtual session on 22 October 2026;
– a physical mobility on 26–30 October 2026.

The three participants assigned to each event will be distributed as follows:
– one person from the BA;
– one person from the MA;
– one person from the PhD/Young researcher.

The target group is focused on students with no or little programming skills.

Students can ask for recognition of 3 ECTS credits.

IMPORTANT!  
Before you attend the selected course, remember to inform your “Coordinatore del Corso di Studi” and the “Segreteria didattica” of your Department, following the dedicated guidelines.
Before attending the selected course, doctoral students must also inform their Doctoral Course Coordinator and the Delegate for Doctoral Studies (delegato.dottorati@units.it).
Failure to comply will preclude credit recognition.

What are you waiting for?

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Application deadline: 24 May 2026.

Apply for the T4EU Summer Course in Alicante!

Applications are now open for the T4EU Summer Course Generative models and creative and artistic industries, which will take place in Alicante (Spain) from 15 to 17 September 2026, hosted by the University of Alicante.

The workshop will bridge Artificial Intelligence (AI), Computer Science, and Fine Arts/Design. Participants will delve into the technical and creative applications of Generative Models for producing high-quality imagery, video content, and 3D assets. Furthermore, the agenda will cover the physical implementation of these digital designs through 3D Printing technology. Beyond creation, the event will address critical theoretical frameworks, including AI Ethics, Security Protocols, Intellectual Property law, and Privacy issues within creative industries.

Programme


Three UniTS students will be selected from those in the Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD programmes.

Priority will be given to applicants whose degree programmes are closely related to the disciplines covered during the event.

Students who successfully complete the programme will be awarded 3 ECTS credits.

IMPORTANT!  
Before you attend the selected course, remember to inform your “Coordinatore del Corso di Studi” and the “Segreteria didattica” of your Department, following the dedicated guidelines.
Failure to comply with these guidelines will preclude credit recognition.
Please also check the PhD Credits information.

Application deadline: 17 May 2026.

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Selection process of UniTS students for T4EU Entrepreneurship Events in Germany

The University of Trieste has selected 6 students to participate in two entrepreneurship initiatives organised within the Transform4Europe Alliance at Saarland University (Germany).

TRANSFORM4EUROPE BOOTCAMP

27–30 April 2026

Selected students:

  • DR1500004
  • EC0104213
  • SM5102457

T-LAB FAIR – ENTREPRENEURSHIP TRANSFORMATION LAB

27–29 April 2026

Selected students:

  • SL1101267
  • EC01A00477
  • SP5500012

The T4EU team at UniTS will be contacting the successful candidates in due course with further information.

UniTS selects 6 students for T4EU Entrepreneurship Events in Germany

There is time until 20 March to apply for two international opportunities within the Transform4Europe Alliance.

The University of Trieste will select 3 students for the T4EU Bootcamp and 3 students for the T-Lab Fair, both taking place at Saarland University in April 2026.

The three participants assigned to each event will be distributed as follows: one from the BA, one from the MA and one PhD. Students may participate in one of the two events and will be awarded 3 ECTS credits. Doctoral students can also attend one of the two events and could be awarded with the CFU corresponding to conferences/symposia/workshops, following approval by their doctoral committee.

TRANSFORM4EUROPE BOOTCAMP

Turning societal challenges into entrepreneurial solutions
Saarland University, Saarbrücken (Germany)
27–30 April 2026

The Bootcamp focuses on how societal challenges can be transformed into entrepreneurial solutions. Over four intensive days, participants will experience the full founding lifecycle in a hands-on, international environment, working alongside students, researchers and stakeholders from across the Alliance.

Application deadline for University of Trieste students: 20 March 2026.

Apply now

T-LAB FAIR – ENTREPRENEURSHIP TRANSFORMATION LAB

Transform innovative ideas into tangible impact across academia, business, and society
Saarland University, Saarbrücken (Germany)
27–29 April 2026

The T-Lab Fair explores the entrepreneurial mindset through interactive sessions, visits to local startups and innovation hubs, and collaborative project work addressing real-world challenges.

Application deadline for University of Trieste students: 20 March 2026.

Apply now

IMPORTANT:  Before you attend the selected course, remember to inform your “Coordinatore del Corso di Studi” and the “Segreteria didattica” of your Department, following the dedicated guidelines. Failure to comply with these guidelines will preclude credit recognition.

Before attending the selected course, doctoral students must also inform their Doctoral Course Coordinator and the Delegate for Doctoral Studies (delegato.dottorati@units.it). Failure to comply will prevent credit recognition.

Joint Call for for Visiting Professorships

Jointly, the University of Trieste and the University of Primorska launch the Second Joint Call for Visiting Professorship, open to professors and researchers from institutions outside the T4EU Alliance.

The initiative promotes international academic mobility while strengthening scientific collaboration in key areas of digital, environmental, and social transformation.

The programme is structured around 20 days of activities (10 days at each university), featuring lectures, seminars, meetings with doctoral candidates, and research engagement across the following disciplinary fields: economics and management, interpreting and translation, history and philosophy, education sciences, mathematics, artificial intelligence and data science, biology and neurosciences, and psychology.

Application deadline: 27 February 2026.

READ THE CALL and APPLY