EUTOPIA Impact School 2026 | Apply now!

You are a postdoc or in the final stages of your PhD? You are looking to network internationally and learn how to make your research visible?

Then the EUTOPIA Impact School 2026 is the perfect event for you!

The Graduate Academy and the Postdoc Center are inviting 30 young researchers from the ten EUTOPIA universities to take part in an exclusive training and networking event. You will receive a varied training programme on the topic of science communication.

Location and date

September 14 to 18, 2026
Evangelische Bildungsstätte Schwanenwerder (near Berlin)

In the inspiring surroundings of the historic conference villa, surrounded by a listed park, you will have the opportunity to work on your own scientific texts and practice presentation techniques. Together with international scientists from various disciplines you will learn how to make your research visible and effective beyond your specialist community.

Target group

The Impact School 2026 is aimed at doctoral candidates (who are in the final stages of their doctoral studies) and postdocs from all departments. Three exclusive places are available for early career researchers of TUD.

Program

Every day, participants can expect exciting training and input on the topic of science communication:

Under professional guidance, you will work purposefully on your scientific texts. You will learn and try out different storytelling and presentation techniques.
You will practice the necessary skills to present your research topic in a variety of academic and non-academic situations. This includes special interview and media training with professional trainers.
You will also have the opportunity to try out valuable rules for communicating with a broad audience and develop your solutions.
Finally, all participants create their pitch about their research project and present it to the group.
In addition to the training sessions, free writing time is planned for participants to work on their articles and publications. Please bring mobile devices (laptops or tablets) and the necessary materials and texts.

The event will be held in English.

Here you can gain an insight into the Impact School 2024.

In this interview, a participant also talks about her positive experiences at the Impact School 2025.

Costs

Participation, accommodation and meals (full board) are free of charge for participants. Travel to and from the event is at your own expense.

Arrival is on Monday (Sep 14). The programme begins on Monday afternoon and ends on Friday at noon (Sep 18).

Application form

Interested? Then we look forward to receiving your application via email at .

Please enclose the following with your application:

CV
a short letter of motivation (max. 1,200 characters)
the signed data protection declaration
the signed declaration of support from your supervisor

Deadline: June 30, 2026.

Qualification and Internationalisation

Jenny Neukirch

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