Our offer for researchers and teachers
To promote applied and innovative research and teaching, ATHENA offers the opportunity for international research collaborations and joint projects with industry partners. ATHENA also offers various exchange programmes for doctoral students and lecturers.
On this page you will find offers for ATHENA for researchers and lecturers:
- Blended Intensive Programmes (BIP)
- Summer and winter schools
- Soft skills and personal development
- Further offers
If you are interested in our offers, please contact us by e-mail.
Further offers can be found on the ATHENA European University website.
Blended Intensive Programmes (BIP)
An Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programme (BIP), a so-called "short-term mobility", combines a short physical stay abroad with a virtual learning component, which takes place before, after or during the stay. At least 3 ECTS are awarded for the entire stay (physical and virtual).
All Blended Intensive Programmes that take place at an ATHENA partner university are now published on the website of the International Office under Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programs published.
If you have any questions, please contact Madeleine Höfer.
Summer and Winter Schools
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| 14th International Week | 31 May – 4 June 2027 | Chania, Greece | The 14th International Week will bring together representatives of higher education institutions to exchange knowledge, share good practices and strengthen international cooperation. Learn more… |
| 4th Vilnius Tech Doctoral Summer School | 7 July – 14 July 2026 | Vilnius, Lithuania | Over five dynamic days, doctoral researchers from across Europe will engage with leading academics on scientific writing, research ethics, AI in research, and turning ideas into real-world impact — complemented by lab visits, a guided tour of Vilnius Old Town, and a celebratory Gala Dinner. Learn more… |
| 13th International Week | 25 May – 29 May 2026 | Chania, Greece |
This year's edition focuses on three strategic topics:
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| International Staff: Inclusion at the Core: International Perspectives for Institutional Change | 4 May – 8 May 2026 | Vigo, Spain |
UVigo International Staff Week 2026 brings together professionals from across higher education for a multi-sectoral and multi-thematic event designed to foster dialog, collaboration and innovation. |
| 13th International Conference "Environmental Engineering" | 23 April – 24 April 2026 | Vilnius, Lithuania | The two-day conference is dedicated to analyzing current issues in environmental and water engineering. In addition, the focus will be on central research work in the field of road and railroad engineering. Other focal points include the latest technologies in geodesy and cadastre as well as the optimization of energy supply and energy usage systems. It is an excellent opportunity to meet colleagues, exchange knowledge and experience and expand your own network of contacts. Learn more... |
| VILNIUS TECH Doctoral Summer School 2025 | 30 June – 4 July 2025 | Vilnius, Lithuania | This one-week summer school is designed for PhD students who want to grow both professionally and personally. You will develop key skills, gain new knowledge, and connect with other researchers from top European universities. Learn more... |
| VILNIUS TECH Doctoral Summer School 2024 | 8 July – 12 July 2024 | Vilnius, Lithuania | This summer school offers doctoral students from the fields of technology, natural sciences, social sciences and humanities a unique opportunity to engage in innovative research and explore new perspectives in their fields. Learn more... |
| VILNIUS TECH Doctoral Summer School 2023 | 17 July – 21 July 2023 | Vilnius, Lithuania | The focus of this interdisciplinary summer school includes scientific work and writing, research ethics, patent law and the development of soft skills. Learn more... |
| International tutorials on Digital Tools for Built Heritage diagnosis and monitoring | 20 June – 21 June 2023 | Orléans, France | This summer school focuses on the systemic generation of data and information on historic buildings, using laser technologies, 3D reconstructions and photography, among others. Learn more... |
| Summer School "Artificial Intelligence – From Ideas to Application" | 18 June – 24 June 2023 | Lublin, Poland | The summer school "Artificial Intelligence - From Ideas to Application" is aimed at international students and includes lectures and workshops on the topics of artificial intelligence, research projects, intellectual property, and start ups. Learn more... |
| Multidimensional bioelectric processing: from decomposition to complexity | 14 June – 16 June 2023 | Orléans, France | The aim of this summer school is to provide basic and advanced knowledge in multidimensional signal processing. Learn more... |
Soft skills and personal development
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| SieguVer | Event programmes on the SieguVer website | Siegen and the surrounding area | The SieguVer initiative supports international students and doctoral candidates in preparing for the German job market and helps them to build an efficient network in the region. Learn more... |
Further offers
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| ATHENA Talks | Since November 2026, every second Friday at 10:00 CET | Online | A new series of ATHENA Talks is a great opportunity for researchers, academics, students, and professionals from different countries and disciplines to share science, exchange ideas, and build new connections. Learn more… |
| Shaping the Future of Research in Europe | 9 October 2026 | Orléans, France | From 9:00 to 12:30, the seminar “Shaping the Future of Research in Europe: partnerships, funding and impact” will bring together stakeholders from the higher education and research communities to discuss key issues shaping European research today. Learn more… |
| 30th European Conference on Advances in Databases and Information Systems | 28 September – 1 October 2026 | Orléans, France | ADBIS 2026 invites original research contributions addressing core data management challenges and innovations across a wide range of areas. Selected top papers will be invited to submit extended versions to a special issue of the journal Information Systems (Elsevier). Learn more… |
| Call for Papers: Digital Inclusion in the Information Society workshop 2026 | 10 September 2026 | Maribor, Slovenia | DIGIN workshop is dedicated to digital inclusion and accessibility. Researchers and practitioners working in the fields of accessibility, inclusion, digital transformation, and human-centered technologies are encouraged to participate and contribute to the discussion on building a more inclusive digital society. Learn more… |
| "Fourth Conference on the Metal-Enabled Cycle of Renewable Energy (MeCRE)" | 9 June – 10 June 2026 | Orléans, France | The 4th MeCRE Conference, to be held on June 9-10, 2026, at Espace Saint Euverte in Orléans, will focus on innovative renewable energy systems based on metal fuels such as iron and aluminum. The emphasis will be on advances in metal combustion and redox processes, reactor technologies, and environmental and regulatory frameworks. Learn more... |
| "International Conference of the Société Française de Psychologie du Sport (SFPS)" | 27 May – 30 May 2026 | Orléans, France | The International SFPS Conference will take place in Orléans from May 27 to 30, 2026, bringing together scientists and practitioners in sports psychology to discuss key topics such as performance, talent development, resilience, motivation, and mental preparation. Organized by the Société Française de Psychologie du Sport in cooperation with the SAPRéM laboratory, the program offers keynotes, lectures, and workshops with international participation. Learn more... |
| Spring School in Orléans "Advanced Imaging Techniques: From Data Acquisition to Deep Learning" | 18 May – 22 May 2026 | Orléans, France | This Spring School an intensive five-day training program dedicated to modern imaging methods and image processing, from fundamental concepts to cutting-edge applications. It is designed for Master’s students, PhD candidates, and Erasmus+ students in physics, chemistry, and materials science. Learn more... |
| "Expanding Horizons in Serotonin Research: From Multifaceted Roles to 5-HT7 Receptor Innovations" | 6 May – 7 May 2026 | Orléans, France | On May 6–7, 2026, the international neuroscience conference at the Hôtel Dupanloup in Orléans will bring together leading experts to discuss the latest breakthroughs in serotonin biology with a focus on the 5-HT7 receptor. Organized by i5-HT7Net, the program covers everything from molecular biology and pharmacology to clinical research and new tools for receptor modulation. Learn more... |
| PhD & Entrepreneurs Innovation Training | since 2025 annually in March | Online | This training raises awareness of business creation and encourages students to reflect on the skills acquired during their thesis that can be transposed to entrepreneurship, and on the potential value of their research work via a participative, dynamic programme based on exchange and open-mindedness. Learn more... |
| Spring School in Orléans “Foundations, Applications, and Future Trends in Imaging Formation and Processing” | 19 May – 23 May 2025 | Orléans, France | This Spring School is an opportunity for Master’s, PhD, and Erasmus+ students with the background in physics sciences, chemistry, and materials to master the fundamentals of imaging (optical, electronic, hyperspectral) and image processing. Learn more… |
| International Scientific-Practical Student Conference "Business, Technologies, Biomedicine: Innovation Insights 2025" | 15 May 2025 | Klaipėda/ online | The aim of the conference is to promote the development of applied scientific research at universities, to present the latest student research work in the fields of biomedicine, technology and social sciences and to promote the scientific self-expression of young researchers. |
| ATHENA Talks | January – October 2025 | Online | "ATHENA Talks" is an outstanding platform that enables leading scientists worldwide to present their findings and discoveries on a variety of topics. Here you have the opportunity to network with like-minded people, make valuable contacts and explore collaboration opportunities. Learn more... |
| Embedded Systems Online Lecture Series |
16 November 2023, 12:00 – 13:30; 17 November 2023, 10:15 – 11:45; 12 December 2023, 12:45 – 14:15 |
Online | The Online Lecture Series "Embedded Systems" offers the opportunity to attend three exciting lectures on specific topics from the field of Embedded Systems. Learn more... |
| Research stays at partner universities | April – December 2023 | Porto, Crete, Orléans, Rome, Maribor, Vilnius | The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) provides the ATHENA programme at University of Siegen with funding to offer two PhD students the opportunity to perform a one-month research stay at one of the ATHENA partner universities. Learn more... |
