The University of Gdańsk announces recruitment for doctoral students from abroad under the PROM project – Short-term academic exchange 2025/2026.

Task 4: Participation of International Doctoral Candidates in the 6th Young Science Congress

Participation fully funded by the organizers, including travel expenses, accommodation, and Congress registration

Objective

The aim of the mobility is to support the internationalization of the 6th Young Science Congress by enabling the participation of international doctoral candidates in the event.

The implementation of this task is intended to:

· develop international scientific cooperation,

· strengthen participants’ research and intercultural competences,

· increase the Congress’s visibility in the international academic community.

The mobility will enable doctoral candidates to:

· present research results,

· participate in international scientific debate,

· establish academic contacts.

Destination and Duration

The mobility will take place in Poland as part of participation in the 6th Young Science Congress.

Duration: 5 days

Implementation deadline: by July 5, 2026

Number of participants: 3

Within the second term recruitment process:

· 1 participant (5-day mobility) from Group 2 countries: Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Moldova, Germany, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden, Ukraine, Hungary

· 2 participants (5-day mobility) from Group 3 countries: Albania, Andorra, Belgium, Bulgaria, Montenegro, France, Greece, Netherlands, Ireland, Kosovo, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, North Macedonia, Malta, Monaco, Norway, Russia, San Marino, Switzerland, Tunisia, Turkey, Vatican City, United Kingdom, Italy, Faroe Islands

Mobility Programme

· Participation in the Congress includes:

· presentation of research results (paper, poster, or presentation),

· participation in plenary sessions, panels, and workshops,

· active involvement in scientific discussions,

· networking with the international academic community,

· learning about current research trends.

Learning Outcomes (Competences)

Knowledge:

1. understanding of the international academic environment,

2. knowledge of current research directions,

3. familiarity with standards for presenting research results.

Skills:

1. presenting research results in an international setting,

2. academic communication in a foreign language,

3. establishing research cooperation.

Social competences:

1. readiness to work in a multicultural environment,

2. openness to exchanging scientific experiences,

3. building academic relationships.

REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICIPANTS

Eligibility

Applicants must:

· hold doctoral candidate status at a foreign institution,

· declare to participate in the 6th Young Science Congress in Gdańsk

Recruitment Process

Recruitment is conducted by a Group of Subject-Matter Experts.

Applications must be submitted via an online form: Application form – PROM – Call for International Doctoral Candidates – Wypełnij formularz

The form includes:

· personal and contact details,

· justification of the mobility’s relevance to the field of study,

· a motivation letter in English (max. 5000 characters).

Application deadline: June 15, 2026

Funding is awarded based on total points – higher-scoring applications are prioritized according to the ranking list.