The European Doctoral Day is returning on 13 May, and this year HIDDEN is opening the floor to doctoral researchers who want to share their voice, their experience, and their vision for the future of research in Europe.
European Doctoral Day is described as a day to highlight the vital role of doctoral education and the impact of doctoral graduates as key agents of innovation. A day to recognize their role in helping society navigate a rapidly changing world and in shaping Europe’s scientific, economic, industrial, and technological future. We want to feature you on our blog and social media accounts.
We are inviting HIDDEN members who are PhD candidates from all disciplines to apply to write a featured blog post as part of the 2026 European Doctoral Day celebrations.
- What We’re Looking For
We welcome c.500 word blog posts that explore themes that resonate with the HIDDEN MOU and give an insight into how what you are researching connects with the network’s themes. You can make the blog either personal to your experiences of being a doctoral student or reflect on an opportunity you gained through your participation in the HIDDEN network.
- What Selected Contributors Will Receive
- Publication of your blog on the official European Doctoral Day platform
- Visibility across our social media channels
- A chance to highlight your research and perspective to a Europe wide audience
- Timeline
- Application deadline: April 30th 2026 at 5pm CET
- Notification of selection: May 7th 2026
- Final blog submission: May 10th 2026
- Publication date: May 13th (European Doctoral Day)
How to Apply
Please submit:
- A short bio (100–150 words)
- A proposed blog title
- A brief abstract or outline (150–250 words) – if accepted this will be expanded to a c.500 word contribution
- Your institutional affiliation and country
- Name and details of any funding agency supporting your doctoral research who should be acknowledged in the text and, if appropriate, have their logos featured as part of the post.
Who Should Apply
This call is open to doctoral candidates from any European institution or research field currently a member of the HIDDEN COST Action. If you have recently finished your PhD, we would also like to hear from you!
Go here to find the online application form
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