Are you considering pursuing a PhD?  Or perhaps you are already a PhD candidate and would like to explore the opportunities for academic and professional development available in Poznań? 

We warmly invite you to take part in the first Poznań PhD Student Day, a unique event organised by the Poznań Doctoral Students’ Association in cooperation with Poznań doctoral schools, research institutes, and the City of Poznań.

When? Tuesday, 30 June 2026, 09:00-15:00

Where? White Hall, Poznań City Hall (Plac Kolegiacki 17, 61-841 Poznań)

Programme highlights:

• Open Day of Poznań Doctoral Schools: Discover the offer of Poznań doctoral schools and research institutes in one place. Learn more about the admission process, doctoral education, research opportunities, and academic development pathways.
• Information & Networking Zone: Meet doctoral school representatives, PhD candidates, and doctoral student councils. Collect information materials and get answers to your questions.
• PoDEST - Poznań Doctoral Exchange for Science and Training: Learn about the collaborative programme of Poznań doctoral schools, designed to provide PhD candidates with even more opportunities for development, mobility, and inter-university cooperation.
• Expert Panel: “A PhD in Poznań - Science, Development, and the Future”: Join a discussion on the opportunities and challenges of doctoral education and the future of young researchers in Poznań. The event is dedicated to students, PhD candidates, young researchers, and everyone interested in science and doctoral education in Poznań. It is a great opportunity to learn about doctoral schools, research opportunities, mobility programmes, doctoral student initiatives, and to connect with representatives of universities and research institutes

Registration is now open! 

📝Registration form: https://forms.gle/SA6eMVsb2Qx45nS2A

🔗Facebook event: https://fb.me/e/66UoQ6gGN

The number of places is limited. Registration will remain open until 28 June 2026, 11:59 PM, or until all available places are filled.

This is the first initiative of its kind in Poland, bringing together doctoral schools representing the entire academic community of the city in one place. 

See you in Poznań!