PhD Annual Meeting
The Annual PhD Meeting is a flagship event of the Doctoral School in Life Sciences (DSLS). It brings together doctoral candidates from diverse disciplines to:
- Present and exchange on their research projects,
- Strengthen the internal DSLS community,
- Develop transferable skills, particularly in communication,
- Receive feedback from peers and experts in a supportive environment.
The event features scientific sessions, poster presentations, and a thematic workshop led by invited professionals.
Who Should Attend?
Attendance is mandatory for first-year PhD students or first-time participants!
All other DSLS PhD members are encouraged to join, whether presenting or simply attending.
Credits allocation
- Organizing comittee : 1 credit (S/T)
- Poster or video: 0.5 credit (S/T)
- 15-minute talk: 1 credit (S)
Presentation Requirement for First-Time Participants
First-time participants must choose one of the following presentation formats:
- Poster + 1-minute flash talk (1 slide)
- 15-minute oral presentation (onsite or online)
- Remote poster + flash talk presented online (exceptional cases only)
- 3-minute video presentation (e.g. fieldwork, methodology, or research summary)
Abstract submission is mandatory for all presenters. A maximum 250-word abstract will be requested through an online submission form.
Day 1: scientific program (talks & posters)
- Welcome & opening remarks
- Oral presentations, flash talks & poster sessions
- Coffee and lunch breaks
- Evening social activity & apéro
Day 2: Workshop & social activity
- Thematic session led by an invited expert
(e.g. science communication, career planning, media training) - Interactive training (theory + practice)
Final schedule will be posted in due time.
DSLS Annual PhD Meeting pre-registrations OPEN
Register now to stay informed (abstract submission opening soon)
Join the 2027 organizing committee!
The DSLS Annual PhD Meeting 2027 will take place on 24-25 June 2027. We are looking for enthusiastic PhD students to help organize this flagship event and contribute to the scientific programme, workshops, poster sessions, logistics, and participant engagement.
Active committee members will be awarded 1.0 credit in the Scientific Activities category in recognition of their contribution to the preparation and organization of the meeting.
Joining the committee is a great opportunity to develop new skills, expand your professional network, and contribute to the DSLS community.
📩 Interested? Contact Dr. Sarah Miéville at ds.biology@unine.ch to join the organizing committee.
Past editions
