OpenEU PhD Courses
The OpenEU Alliance is pleased to invite expressions of interest from PhD candidates enrolled at OpenEU universities to participate in free online courses.
The courses are open to PhD candidates across all OpenEU partner universities and will be offered from mid-October onwards.
These courses are planned to be delivered on an annual basis and will provide opportunities for training, skills development and networking among PhD candidates across the Alliance throughout the project.
Online Course Topics
Select a course below to view detailed information about its content and delivery.
Introduction to Open Science
Course informationSearch and Management of Scientific Information for PhD Candidates
Course informationOnline Teaching Methods & Material Production
Course informationAI in Everyday Life
Course informationMaxQDA for Qualitative Data Analysis
Course informationOral Presentation Skills
Course informationScientific Writing Skills
Course informationBibliographic Reference Management
Course informationEligibility Requirements
To be eligible, applicants must submit:
Letter of Motivation
A letter explaining the applicant’s research goals and interests, motivation for participating and suitability for the selected course.
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
A CV highlighting the applicant’s educational background, research experience and relevant academic activity.
Expression of Interest
A complete expression of interest in which applicants rank the courses according to their preferences before the submission deadline.
Applications will be reviewed and participants selected by a panel of representatives from the OpenEU partner institutions, coordinated through the Work Package 4 Board (WP4 Board).
The Board is responsible for doctoral education and research training within the OpenEU project.
Selection Criteria
Assessment of the candidate’s research interests, skills and suitability for the selected course.
Balanced representation of selected participants across the participating institutions, taking into account, among other factors, the stage of progress of the PhD research and gender.
Submit Your Application
Applicants are invited to submit their expression of interest through the application form by 28 September 2026.
We look forward to welcoming you and building a vibrant, collaborative PhD community across the OpenEU Alliance!
