Call for Applications: ESA Academy Training Course for Students

Are you interested in research, international collaboration, and publishing your work? VILNIUS TECH students are invited to apply for the ATHENAWORKS International Mentoring Programme, organised within the ATHENA University Alliance. The programme will run from July 2026 to May 2027, with only 20 students selected from across the entire ATHENA consortium. All the information about the programme is available here: Recruitment of students to ATHENAWORKS project By joining the programme, you will have the opportunity to: develop your own research project under the guidance of international mentors; collaborate with students from ATHENA partner universities; strengthen your academic writing and scientific publishing skills; participate in thematic seminars and individual mentoring sessions; attend the five-day Academic Skills Boost-Up Summer School in Lublin, Poland; prepare a book chapter for a peer-reviewed scientific monograph and expand your international academic network. The programme is open to students interested in the following fields: Regional Policy and International Affairs; Economics; Data Science; Humanities. Application deadline: 1–31 July 2026. Applications will be assessed based on the quality of the proposed research idea, publication record, participation in academic conferences, involvement in student research organisations or projects, and international experience. Applications, together with all required documents, should be submitted by email to athena@mail.umcs.pl. Don't miss this opportunity to become part of an international academic community, gain valuable research experience, and take the next step in your academic career!

From 7 to 11 July, VILNIUS TECH is hosting an international PhD Summer School, bringing together 30 early-career researchers from Lithuania and abroad. This year, the event welcomes PhD students from the Czech Republic, Poland, Germany, Sweden, Finland, Romania, Latvia, Kyrgyzstan, and Azerbaijan, as well as doctoral students from VILNIUS TECH and other Lithuanian universities. Throughout the five-day programme, participants will attend lectures, workshops, and discussions covering some of the most relevant topics in contemporary research, including scientific communication, academic writing, open science, the application of artificial intelligence in research, data privacy, and research ethics. The Summer School also offers opportunities to develop presentation skills, strengthen collaboration, and explore innovation and entrepreneurship in research. The programme also includes cultural and networking activities designed to introduce participants to both the University and Lithuania. Doctoral students will visit the VILNIUS TECH Sustainability Centre, the University's building on Plytinės Street, and the VILNIUS TECH LinkMenų fabrikas innovation and creativity centre. They will also take part in a guided tour of Vilnius Old Town and visit the Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania. The international PhD Summer School aims not only to strengthen the academic competencies of early-career researchers but also to foster international collaboration, encourage the exchange of ideas, and help build lasting professional networks among researchers from different countries.