BIP: Rising Voices: Emerging Scholars Forum A One-Week International Retreat for Future Researchers

Pilot domain:

Sustainability & Climate Change, Culture: Identity & Diversity

ECTS credits:

5

Mode of delivery:

Blended

University:

Universität Duisburg-Essen

Contact:

Dr. Tomasz Waliczko

E-mail:

shortmobility@uni-due.de

Language:

English

Study cycle:

Master, PhD

Additional info

Please register via e-mail to shortmobility@uni-due.de

Faculty:

N/A

SDG:

N/A

Course credit:

Yes

Free course:

Yes

Start date:

2026-10-05

End date:

2026-05-09

Application deadline:

2026-07-31

Mobility opportunities

Are you a late Master’s or PhD student ready to sharpen your research voice and connect across disciplines? Join 20 selected emerging scholars from across the Aurora universities for an intensive week of exchange, collaboration, and academic skill-building.

What you gain:

Present your research in a 3-Minute Thesis competition (3MT) and 5 ECTS
Strengthen your academic communication skills
Work across disciplines and universities
Earn 5 ECTS

Work with peers, experienced scholars, and science communication experts in a supportive, interactive setting designed to help you grow as a researcher.

Limited places available – apply now! Submit a motivation paragraph of 200 words!

For: Master students close to completion and doctoral candidates from all fields.

Both the Student BIP and the Staff BIP will take place at the College for Social Sciences and Humanities in Essen:
https://www.college-uaruhr.de/

The accompanying 3MT competition will take place at a separate venue, the LeseRaum, on Friday, 9 October in Essen:
http://literarische-gesellschaft-ruhr.de/leseraum-in-der-akazienallee/