Hosting Higher Education Institution: |
University of Bielsko-Biala |
Institution website: |
https://ubb.edu.pl/en/ |
Country: |
Poland |
Language: |
English |
Dates: |
Monday, 2 February, 2026 to Friday, 6 February, 2026 |
Registration fee: |
No registration fee |
Deadline for applying: |
Sunday, 30 November, 2025 |
Accommodation: |
Accommodation not provided |
Contact person details: |
Contact: Agnieszka Zielińska, azielinska@ubb.edu.pl Aleksandra Hasior, ahasior@ubb.edu.pl |
Host Institution
University of Bielsko-Biala (PL BIELSKO02), Poland
Dates
Physical component: 2–6 February 2026
Virtual component: to be announced
Target group
- Early-stage PhD students from all academic disciplines
- Academics and researchers willing to join as mentors to guide doctoral students during the BIP
Description
The “Research Excellence & International Collaboration” Blended Intensive Program (BIP) offers an in-depth exploration of research design, academic networking, and strategies for achieving excellence in international scientific cooperation. Participants will engage in mentoring sessions, interactive workshops, and group projects aimed at strengthening their research competences and international collaboration skills. The program fosters interdisciplinary dialogue, promotes the quality and visibility of research, and helps participants develop ideas for future joint projects and publications.
Participants are expected to cover the costs of their stay from their own sources (Erasmus+ grant).
Learning outcomes
- Understanding the principles of research excellence and internationalization
- Developing research projects and applying feedback effectively
- Improving academic communication in multicultural environments
- Teamwork in research contexts
Program highlights
- Workshops on research excellence, CSR in academia and international project design
- Round tables with mentors on research challenges and best practices
- City tour and networking activities in Bielsko-Biała
- “Vision of the Future Collaboration” – closing session focusing on global impact
Schedule overview
Monday: Opening & Mapping Research Interests
Tuesday: Research Feedback & Mentoring sessions
Wednesday: Integration during City Tour in Cracow
Thursday: Workshop on International Projects
Friday: Future Collaboration & Closing
Registration period
Application: 20 October – 30 November 2025
Initial selection: 1–6 December
Submission of papers/projects: 7–14 December
Final confirmation: 17–24 December
Venue
University of Bielsko-Biala
2 Willowa St., 43-309 Bielsko-Biała, Poland
Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Uniwersytet+Bielsko-Bialski/@49.7832302,19.0577378,699m
Contact and registration
Online application form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScRczVBxvS6Jy8I9ZDolasXQHEoeheY...
Contact: azielinska@ubb.edu.pl and ahasior@ubb.edu.pl
