European Doctoral Day

European doctoral Day| May 13th

Unlock the full potential of your PhD beyond academia. Join us in celebrating European Doctoral Day with a transformative event dedicated to doctoral employability in the private and public sectors. 

On 13 May 2026, Europe will celebrate the first edition of the European Doctoral Day, an initiative launched in 2026 and intended to become an annual event. This day aims to highlight the essential role of PhD holders and doctoral education in advancing scientific excellence, innovation, and societal progress, both within academia and beyond.

This initiative complements broader European actions aimed at strengthening Europe’s attractiveness for early-career researchers. In particular, it seeks to inspire European and international students to pursue doctoral education, increase employers’ awareness and recognition of doctoral qualifications, and showcase the diverse career paths and societal contributions of doctoral graduates.

For this first edition, more than 170 events will take place across Europe. In this context, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, through its Doctoral School, joins this initiative by organising an event devoted to reflecting on the value of doctoral education, its international dimension, and the different career paths linked to research and knowledge transfer.

Practical information

Date: 13 May 2026
Time: 10.00–14.00
Venue: Puerta de Toledo Campus
Organised by: Doctoral School, Carlos III University of Madrid

For further information about the programme, participants and registration, please visit the event website.