Free Online Training Series for International PhD Candidates in Poland – Academia Law Hub
Dear PhD Students,
Would you like to better understand the legal framework of doctoral education in Poland, your rights and obligations, and the key stages of your doctoral journey?
We invite you to take part in the Academia Law Hub free online training series.
The sessions will provide practical knowledge about doctoral education regulations in Poland and help you confidently navigate important stages of your PhD.
📌 Training schedule:
20 August 2026 | 18:00–19:30 CEST
Mid-term Evaluation – Preparation, Procedures and Assessment Criteria
Speaker: Jakub Zielonka, MSc Eng.
The mid-term evaluation is one of the most important stages of doctoral education. During this session, you will learn about its legal framework, assessment criteria, required documentation, the presentation of your Individual Research Plan, and your rights and responsibilities throughout the evaluation process.
Registration:
https://forms.gle/QZPcsKwydWgwxW4DA
10 September 2026 | 18:00–19:30 CEST
Individual Research Plan: Structuring Your Research Journey
Speaker: Ewelina Tomczyk
The Individual Research Plan (IRP) is a key document shaping your doctoral education. This session will explain how to prepare an effective IRP, what it should contain, applicable deadlines, its role in the mid-term evaluation, and the consequences of failing to meet statutory requirements.
Registration:
https://forms.gle/6Xiqfz99BpRP8NVc6
24 September 2026 | 18:00–19:30 CEST
A Roadmap to Your Doctoral Dissertation & Defense
Speaker: Ewelina Tomczyk
This session will guide you through the legal and procedural requirements related to preparing and defending a doctoral dissertation, including dissertation formats, the roles of supervisors and reviewers, plagiarism screening, eligibility for the doctoral defence, and the final steps towards obtaining your doctoral degree.
Registration:
https://forms.gle/cWXxyvoyLP1p3wfGA
👩⚖️ Speakers:
Ewelina Tomczyk – lawyer, PhD candidate and Research Assistant at the University of Wrocław. She specialises in higher education law and has experience delivering training on doctoral students’ rights and responsibilities.
Jakub Zielonka, MSc Eng. – PhD candidate at Cracow University of Technology and member of the expert team of the Polish National Association of Doctoral Candidates responsible for the evaluation of doctoral schools. He has extensive experience supporting doctoral students and contributing to doctoral education initiatives.
💻 All sessions will be held online, in English, and participation is completely free of charge.
The training series is organised within the Academia Law Hub project, co-financed by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education under the programme “Organising and Promoting Activities for the Academic Community.”
📩 Questions? Contact us at:
fundacja.thinkforward@gmail.com