Kaunas University of Technology (Lithuania) invites PhD students from around the world to participate in the 10th International PhD Summer School, that will take place on 1-5 June 2026 in Palanga, a beautiful seaside resort city in Lithuania.

KTU PhD Summer School focuses on development of key competences required for achieving best results in successful defence of the doctoral dissertation and identifying further research directions.

PhD Summer School:

• equips participants with essential skills that are necessary in all fields of science;
• provides participants valuable networking opportunity with participants from other countries;
• creates and shares friendly social environment;
• awards participants with certificate of attendance.

Date: 1-5 June, 2026

Location: Palanga, Lithuania

Registration Deadline: 27 May 2026

Summer School Highlights:

• 54 academic hours (equal to 2 ECTS credits)
• Practical, skills-focused sessions with international lecturers
• Excellent networking opportunities with PhD students from different countries
• A unique study experience combined with a relaxing seaside atmosphere

Topics:

• Communicating your (scientific) ideas – Meeting with the editor
• How to deal with stress during your PhD and use it as a positive power?
• Clear and Confident Speaking: Master Your Message
• Governance and assessment of AI systems

Fees:

• Early bird fee until 15 March: 390 €
• Standard fee from 16 March: 450 €

Tuition fee includes:

• application fee for one-week courses and courses material;
• welcome package;
• coffee breaks and daily lunches;
• exiting social activities (trip on Monday, bike tour, Palanga city tour);
• certificate of attendance;
• support from the KTU Summer School team through all the week.

For more information, visit the summer school website HERE. For summer school registration, visit THIS LINK.