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European Doctoral Day 2026

Join ABG event in celebration of doctoral graduates and doctoral education on May 13th!

Why celebrate European Doctoral Day?

Across Europe, where science and research are core values, May 13th is now celebrated as European Doctoral Day — 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

European Doctoral Day is designed to:

Inspire European and international students to pursue doctoral education,

Increase employers’ awareness and recognition of doctoral qualifications,

Showcase the diverse career paths and societal contributions of doctoral graduates.

Official website: https://www.eurodocday.org/
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abg Program

On May 13, 2026 Association Bernard Gregory (ABG) will host an online event celebration of the first European Doctoral Day. Under the theme “How a PhD Broadens Career Opportunities Outside Academia”. During the half day we will explore current trends in doctoral careers, intersectoral mobility initiatives, and recruitment practices. By bringing together international organizations, public institutions, researchers' associations, and companies, it will provide young researchers with insight into the European career landscape.

The program includes two roundtable discussions: the first one presents recent European survey data and policy perspectives, and the second one features recruiter–PhD tandems. These pairs provide a dual perspective on recruitment practices and professional integration beyond academia, including the testimony of a researcher in exile. This initiative aims to strengthen dialogue between academia and non-academic sectors and to promote the employability and mobility of PhD holders across Europe.

In the program we will hear from:

Gian Maria Greco- Board Member of Marie Curie Alumni Association (MCAA),
Simon Marti -Head of European University Association Council for Doctoral Education (EUA-CDE)
Joanna Rutkowska- postdoctoral researcher in developmental psychology at the University of Zurich, board member and delegate to Eurodoc, co-chair of the COST Cross-Cutting Activity
Laurent Gouzènes-President of the Research and Innovation Committee of Mouvement des entreprises de France MEDEF
Elisa García García - Project Officer at Spanish Foundation for Science and Technology (FECYT), member of the Spanish EURAXESS Coordinating Team
Fiona Mc Bride - is a Senior Researcher Developer within The Academy at the University of Liverpool, Prosper project
Slaven Misljencevic- Team Leader, European Commission DG Research & Innovation