About the program
SWPS University, as an active member of the European Reform University Alliance (ERUA), is the organizer of the “International Summer School for Doctoral Students (R1) from SWPS University and Other ERUA Member Universities, with the Participation of ERUA Mentors” program.
The goal of our Summer School is to support the development of transversal skills of early stage researchers (R1) and provide them with an opportunity for individual consultation sessions with acclaimed researchers from the EURA academic community.
Program
During our 5-day Summer School you will:
- Learn how to obtain financing from granting institutions operating in the project funding ecosystem
- Improve your academic writing skills
- Gain digital skills and learn how to use AI capabilities in research practice
- Learn the art of self-presentation and career development
- Learn about the concept of Open Science
- Understand research ethics
- Gain research project management skills.
Individual consultations and workshops
You will also:
- Participate in individual consultations sessions, concerning their research projects, with experienced mentors from ERUA member universities who specialize in social sciences, humanities and design
- Take part in teambuilding and networking workshops.
Additional opportunity for doctoral students from SWPS University
After the completion of the Summer School, doctoral students from SWPS University can opt to participate in a 30-day mobility to one of the ERUA partner universities to meet international research teams and learn more about their research environment.
Review detailed program of the Summer School
Advantages of the program:
Thanks to the Summer School you will:
- Improve professional visibility and enjoy a wider impact of your research projects. You will learn to build your academic image, optimize academic profiles, and use social media for effective research-related communication and development of international academic network.
- Develop your research management and career planning skills. Our workshops will provide you with tools for effective management of research projects, publication planning, obtaining funds, as well as navigating the multicultural and interdisciplinary environment.
- Learn about research ethics and responsible use of technology in research. You will increase your awareness of research ethics, intellectual property rights, and responsible use of technology, inducing the use AI in literature search.
- Develop communication and cross-cultural collaboration skills. You will learn to construct clear and convincing research argumentation, work in international teams, and effective presentation skills, including presenting to different audiences.
- Learn how to cope with stress and build resilience. You will learn practical techniques of emotion and stress management in academic context, which will help with the long-term motivation and psychological well-being.
- Work with experienced mentors and benefit from career counselling You will have an opportunity to work with experienced mentors and expand your knowledge about research methodology, refine your research project, and benefit from career counselling.
Application Process
Prepare the following documents:
- Academic CV including a list of publications and conference presentations — as per Appendix no. 1 to the ECR4ERUA Project Admission Regulations. We also accept the Europass format, (max. 4 pages).
- Motivational Letter including the benefits that the Summer School will bring to your research project (max. 2 pages). We also accept the cover letter Europass format.
- Reference letter from your doctoral thesis advisor
- Description of your planned or current doctoral research project (max. 2 pages)
- Abstract of a conference presentation or a draft of a scientific article
- Additional requirement only doctoral students from SWPS University who will opt to participate in a 30-day mobility after the Summer School — your mobility plan, including benefits it will bring to your development. The mobility plan should follow the example provided in Appendix no. 3 to the ECR4ERUA Project Admission Regulations (max. 2 pages).
Review the attached Regulations
Application deadline: May 4, 2025.
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Organizers
The "International Summer School for Doctoral Students (R1) from SWPS University and Other ERUA Member Universities, with the Participation of ERUA Mentors" is organized by SWPS University as part of the Early Career Researchers 4 ERUA initiative.
Funding sources
The project is financed by the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange (NAWA), as part of the Support for European Universities program, funded by the 2021-2027 European Social Fund (ESF).
Contact
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