PhD students (first-stage researchers)
PhD students at EUniWell are part of an international research community that supports early-stage academic development through collaboration, mobility, and interdisciplinary exchange. The Alliance connects researchers across Europe working on shared societal challenges, offering opportunities to engage with different academic environments and research cultures within the broader topic of well-being.
EUniWell provides a space for PhD students to strengthen both their research skills and their professional development. Through access to networks, training opportunities, and collaborative initiatives, early-stage researchers can build a strong foundation for their academic careers while contributing to research that supports well-being, sustainability, and social transformation.
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Open Science
EUniWell supports Open Science through a shared advisory and networking hub operating across the Alliance. The initiative provides guidance on Open Science practices, policies, and strategies while helping researchers, staff, and students navigate relevant frameworks. It also creates opportunities for dialogue, collaboration, and knowledge exchange across the alliance, Europe, and beyond to support joint initiatives and shared learning.
Research programmes
Explore EUniWell’s current, past, and upcoming research programmes across a wide range of interdisciplinary themes connected to well-being and societal transformation. Learn more about the Alliance’s major research initiatives, strategic focus areas, collaborative activities, and partnerships taking place across member institutions.
Collaborative Research Portal
The Collaborative Research Portal offers researchers a way to connect with projects, initiatives, and individuals at member institutions across the Alliance. It helps researchers identify partners to support ongoing work, discover new opportunities for collaboration, and connect their research with the combined expertise of professionals and practitioners from across the EUniWell community.
Researchers at risk support
If you are from a region affected by conflict, instability, or displacement, EUniWell provides support services to help you continue your research activities in a safe and stable environment. The initiative is designed to support free and open research, academic continuity, and international collaboration during challenging circumstances.
Open Lecture Series
Looking to expand your knowledge, develop professionally, and connect with people from across Europe? The Open Lecture Series brings together experts from EUniWell member institutions to share research outcomes and perspectives with students, administrators, researchers, professionals, and the wider community in support of the Alliance’s mission of well-being.
Citizen Science
Want to get involved with the wider European community to support your work, contribute to ongoing initiatives, or connect research and practice with real-world challenges? EUniWell’s Citizen Science initiatives create opportunities for meaningful collaboration between universities and communities, helping to build stronger connections between education, research, and society.
Seed Funding Programme
The EUniWell member universities support innovative and collaborative grassroots initiatives through the Seed Funding Programme. The programme promotes well-being projects initiated by researchers, students, educators, and administrative staff from across the Alliance. Calls for proposals are organised twice each year and support projects involving collaboration between at least four EUniWell universities. Funding of up to €25,000 is available for projects lasting up to 12 months, and applicants can come from all EUniWell member institutions.
EUniWell Events
Want to stay up to date with what is happening across EUniWell? Explore upcoming events, activities, conferences, and opportunities to connect with students, researchers, educators, and staff from across the Alliance. It is an easy way to discover new initiatives, share ideas, and become more involved in the wider EUniWell community.
