LERU Doctoral Summer School 2026

Dear doctoral students,

You are invited to apply for the League of European Research Universities  (LERU) Doctoral Summer School, which will be held in Leuven from 6 to 11 September 2026.

The Doctoral Summer School is an annual event aiming to provide doctoral candidates with unique professional and personal development opportunities beyond what you are generally exposed to during your doctoral studies. By creating an exceptional and truly international, intercultural, and interdisciplinary meeting of bright young minds, the Doctoral Summer School creates a highly stimulating learning experience which is of long-lasting value to the participants’ future career.

The theme for this Doctoral Summer School: Inter-, Multi- and Transdisciplinary Perspectives on Health.

Preliminary program is attached.

Participants from universities that are members of the LERU-CE7 network, including the University of Ljubljana, are exempt from the 600 EUR participation fee, which includes course materials, ‘university dorms’ accommodation, meals at social occasions and a social programme.

Participants will have to cover travel to and from Leuven, as well as any additional social activities undertaken.

APPLICATION:

• Students enrolled in the 3rd or 4th year of doctoral studies at the University of Ljubljana are eligible to apply.
• Send a motivation letter and CV (both in English) to doktorski.studij@uni-lj.si no later than 12 January 2026.
• Subject: Application for the 2026 LERU Doctoral Summer School
• The message should include the following information:

First name:

Last name:

Gender:

Email:

Affiliation:

Faculty/Department:

Year of study:

Title of your PhD Project:

The University will select one participant from among the applicants. The applicants will be informed about the selection results by the end of January 2026.

Kind regards,

University Office for Doctoral Studies