Europe needs to continuously modernise doctoral education in close articulation with research and innovation. This will contribute to accelerating our collective response to geopolitical threats, boosting innovation in defence and security, and rethinking our understanding of ‘science for policy’ in times of knowledge abundance.
The inclusion of a gender perspective in research projects not only improves the quality and relevance of their results, but also contributes to the construction of a fairer and more equitable society.
Exchange and learn about the latest good practices in doctoral education from across Europe
Strengthen and expand your network with our community of academic leaders and professionals from more than 30 European countries
We bring together a community with know-how on supporting doctoral schools for universities at different stages of development
Develop your university’s capacity to attract and shape talented early-stage researchers in a competitive and global environment
Speak with a strong voice on the European policy level, together with our European network of more than 230 universities
EUA-CDE brings together the largest community of academic leaders and professionals working on doctoral education and research training in Europe.
288 membersDoctoral researchers are vital to the production of knowledge and to challenging the status quo. Focused on improving doctoral education in Europe, our engagement extends from university leadership to those involved in the day-to-day delivery of doctoral programmes and supervision.
Luke Georghiou,
Deputy President and Deputy Vice-Chancellor University of Manchester; former EUA-CDE Steering Committee Chair