The Una Europa PhD Impact Award sees its third edition in 2026. Doctoral researchers from the following focus areas are invited to apply by 14 June: 

-          Future Materials and Technologies 

-          One Health 

-          Cultural Heritage 

The Una Europa PhD Impact Award aims to recognise and celebrate the impact, and potential impact, of research and researchers. We invite doctoral researchers to reflect on their research practice and consider how it impacts on society and contributes to the world. Being able to articulate the impact their work is an essential skill for all researchers. 

The competition is open to all doctoral researchers who are currently undertaking a PhD at one of the 11 Una Europa partner universities. Please note that applicants may only enter the competition during their PhD, up until the time of their PhD defence. 

The winners of the Una Europa PhD Impact Award will be invited to the Una Europa General Assembly in Leuven, Belgium (16 – 18 November 2026) to showcase their research to the Una Europa community and network with other researchers from their field.

All further information is on the Una Europa website.