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Oncoriales – 2–3 July 2026
A free event held every two years, Oncoriales will bring together around 100 young researchers, patient partners and cancer care professionals from the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region on 2 and 3 July. Please note: registration closes on 14 June 2026!
The aim: to foster mutual understanding within the community by providing a forum for discussion on current and future challenges in oncology in terms of scientific research, the organisation of care and the transformation of professions.
Completely free (but subject to a deposit), the event features several highlights: plenary sessions inviting recognised experts (researchers, clinicians, patient experts, etc.) to present their work and their vision of the future of oncology; participatory workshops to develop skills on cross-cutting topics; and shared moments that foster mutual understanding.
Registration and programme HERE.
The aim: to foster mutual understanding within the community by providing a forum for discussion on current and future challenges in oncology in terms of scientific research, the organisation of care and the transformation of professions.
Completely free (but subject to a deposit), the event features several highlights: plenary sessions inviting recognised experts (researchers, clinicians, patient experts, etc.) to present their work and their vision of the future of oncology; participatory workshops to develop skills on cross-cutting topics; and shared moments that foster mutual understanding.
Registration and programme HERE.
PhD Lunchtime Sessions - 13 May 2026 at 1:00PM
First, we will review the various services and tools offered by the MSH Lyon Saint-Étienne that are available to doctoral students in the humanities and social sciences. Next, we will highlight the wide range of services offered by Huma-Num and how to access them.
This session of the Doctoral Lunchtime Sessions is specifically dedicated to doctoral students in the humanities and social sciences.
To register and follow this event, click HERE
This session of the Doctoral Lunchtime Sessions is specifically dedicated to doctoral students in the humanities and social sciences.
To register and follow this event, click HERE
European Doctoral Day - May 13, 2026
Celebrate doctoral graduates and doctoral education on May 13!
Why celebrate European Doctoral Day?
Across Europe, where science and research are fundamental values, May 13 is now celebrated as European Doctoral Day. This day highlights the essential role of doctoral training and the impact of doctoral graduates as key players in innovation. It is an opportunity to recognize their contribution to society, their role in a rapidly changing world, and their influence on the scientific, economic, industrial, and technological future of Europe.
The objectives of European Doctoral Day:
Across Europe, where science and research are fundamental values, May 13 is now celebrated as European Doctoral Day. This day highlights the essential role of doctoral training and the impact of doctoral graduates as key players in innovation. It is an opportunity to recognize their contribution to society, their role in a rapidly changing world, and their influence on the scientific, economic, industrial, and technological future of Europe.
The objectives of European Doctoral Day:
- To inspire European and international students to pursue doctoral training.
- To increase the recognition of doctoral qualifications among employers.
- To promote the diverse career paths and societal contributions of doctoral graduates.
Want to get involved? Visit the website for more information.
Arqus PhD Career Week 2026 – June 8 to 12, 2026
The Arqus European University Alliance, which brings together nine European universities (Graz, Granada, Leipzig, Lyon 1, Maynooth, Minho, Padua, Vilnius, Wroclaw), is organizing the 6th edition of Arqus PhD Career Week, hosted in 2026 by Maynooth University (Ireland).
This international event is aimed at PhD students who wish to explore career opportunities beyond the academic world.
A program dedicated to non-research careers
Over five days, participants will benefit from conferences and interactive workshops led by international experts in career development.
The aim is to help PhD students:
This international event is aimed at PhD students who wish to explore career opportunities beyond the academic world.
A program dedicated to non-research careers
Over five days, participants will benefit from conferences and interactive workshops led by international experts in career development.
The aim is to help PhD students:
- identify and promote their skills in the job market,
- better understand recruitment processes,
- discover professional cultures outside the academic environment.
Topics covered
- Skills audit: linking doctoral skills to new career paths
- Career capital development: assessing and strengthening your professional power
- Effective communication
- Using generative AI in resumes and cover letters
- LinkedIn profile and personal marketing
- Fiasco Fest
- Dates: June 8-12, 2026
- Location: Maynooth University, Ireland
- Language: English (no proof of language proficiency required)
- Travel expenses: fully covered
- Eligible participants: doctoral students with an employment contract with Claude Bernard Lyon 1 University
Applications
- Deadline: Saturday, January 31 at 11:59 p.m. (CET)
- Application form: here.
- Detailed program: attached.
If you have any questions, please contact the Arqus Lyon 1 team at: ARQUS@univ-lyon1.fr.
New Bootcamp - 26,27 may and 2 june, 2026
We are delighted to announce that registration is now open for the spring 2026 edition of the Expl'Aura Bootcamp!
In a nutshell, this is a three-day training programme dedicated to young researchers in the region who wish to explore the potential of their research findings and learn how to innovate within their own projects. For PhD students, this programme allows you to count the hours towards your doctoral training (T-IEE1-6d – Bootcamp).
The upcoming dates are 26 and 27 May and 2 June. The first two days will take place in Clermont-Ferrand. The third day will take place at the Hôtel de Région (Lyon 2nd arrondissement).
More information and pre-registration here.
In a nutshell, this is a three-day training programme dedicated to young researchers in the region who wish to explore the potential of their research findings and learn how to innovate within their own projects. For PhD students, this programme allows you to count the hours towards your doctoral training (T-IEE1-6d – Bootcamp).
The upcoming dates are 26 and 27 May and 2 June. The first two days will take place in Clermont-Ferrand. The third day will take place at the Hôtel de Région (Lyon 2nd arrondissement).
More information and pre-registration here.
New Career Fair for PhD Graduates – June 25, 2026
If you want to plan for your future, expand your network, and connect with the professional world, don’t hesitate to join us at the Career Fair for PhD Graduates on Thursday, June 25, 2025, starting at 9 a.m. at the University of Lyon.
The program includes a variety of workshops to help you showcase your PhD, mock interviews, and insights from PhD graduates, entrepreneurs, and recruitment professionals.
Register on Adum: T-EVOL1-10b - PhD Job Fair - Prepare for Your Career Development.
The program includes a variety of workshops to help you showcase your PhD, mock interviews, and insights from PhD graduates, entrepreneurs, and recruitment professionals.
Register on Adum: T-EVOL1-10b - PhD Job Fair - Prepare for Your Career Development.
A Day of RETHINKING RESEARCH?- June 25, 2026
THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 2026 – 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the University of Lyon, 92 rue Pasteur, Lyon 7.
Which research is needed to solve the challenges of today and tomorrow? How can we accommodate sustainable scientific practices with the characteristics of professions in research? What connections can we (re)invent between laboratories, researchers, civil.
It society, economic actors, and public and political institutions?is about these questions that the institutions of the Lyon Saint-Étienne university site wish to bring together researchers, research professors, doctoral students, and research support staff to reflect on the challenges and impacts of research in a unique reflective framework.
Program
Registration
Which research is needed to solve the challenges of today and tomorrow? How can we accommodate sustainable scientific practices with the characteristics of professions in research? What connections can we (re)invent between laboratories, researchers, civil.
It society, economic actors, and public and political institutions?is about these questions that the institutions of the Lyon Saint-Étienne university site wish to bring together researchers, research professors, doctoral students, and research support staff to reflect on the challenges and impacts of research in a unique reflective framework.
Program
Registration
Oncoriales – 2–3 July, 2026
A free event held every two years, Oncoriales will bring together around 100 young researchers, patient partners and cancer care professionals from the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region on 2 and 3 July. Please note: registration closes on 14 June 2026!
The aim: to foster mutual understanding within the community by providing a forum for discussion on current and future challenges in oncology in terms of scientific research, the organisation of care and the transformation of professions.
Completely free (but subject to a deposit), the event features several highlights: plenary sessions inviting recognised experts (researchers, clinicians, patient experts, etc.) to present their work and their vision of the future of oncology; participatory workshops to develop skills on cross-cutting topics; and shared moments that foster mutual understanding.
Registration.
Program
The aim: to foster mutual understanding within the community by providing a forum for discussion on current and future challenges in oncology in terms of scientific research, the organisation of care and the transformation of professions.
Completely free (but subject to a deposit), the event features several highlights: plenary sessions inviting recognised experts (researchers, clinicians, patient experts, etc.) to present their work and their vision of the future of oncology; participatory workshops to develop skills on cross-cutting topics; and shared moments that foster mutual understanding.
Registration.
Program
ComSciCon France – July 7-10, 2026
The 7th edition of ComSciCon France will be held exceptionally in Bordeaux for an international edition, co-organized with the North American branch of ComSciCon.
About ComSciCon France
ComSciCon France is a scientific communication training workshop for doctoral students from all disciplines. The training is resolutely practical and interactive, including:
About ComSciCon France
ComSciCon France is a scientific communication training workshop for doctoral students from all disciplines. The training is resolutely practical and interactive, including:
- public speaking,
- writing sessions,
- round tables,
- video, podcast, and scientific mediation workshops.
Led by recognized professionals in scientific communication, this training brings together 60 doctoral students for four days to promote exchanges, the sharing of practices, and the development of skills in science-society dialogue.
Applications
Applications
- Applications open: January 19 to 30, 2026
- Target audience: doctoral students from all disciplines and universities
- Application link: online form
- For doctoral students enrolled at a French university, the training can be validated on ADUM and lead to the award of training credits.
Why participate?
This international edition promises an enriched experience, with a greater diversity of profiles, international exchanges, and a privileged setting for developing scientific communication skills.
This international edition promises an enriched experience, with a greater diversity of profiles, international exchanges, and a privileged setting for developing scientific communication skills.
Post-doctorate: professional integration
Find all the events to help you prepare for your post-doctorate on our page dedicated to post-doctorate studies.
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Looking back on past events
SFR Science Day - November 27, 2025
The Santé Lyon Est Federative Research Structure (SFR) held its annual science day on November 27, 2025, an event of particular relevance to doctoral students in the CanBioS program, who were able to learn about the latest biomedical research being conducted by teams in Lyon.
The day brought together all SFR stakeholders—doctoral students, postdoctoral researchers, engineers, and researchers—to discuss a variety of topics, including cell biology, genetics and molecular biology, oncology, neuroscience, physiology, and nutrition.
The program included oral presentations by young researchers, poster sessions, feedback on SFR-funded R&D projects, a scientific review of the year, and opportunities for interdisciplinary exchange.
The day featured a plenary lecture by Prof. Justine Bacchetta and concluded with a friendly roundtable discussion, providing an opportunity for discussion and experience sharing.
CanBioS doctoral students were warmly invited to participate in this event in order to enrich their vision of translational research in Lyon and to meet the local scientific community.
Event link: here.
The day brought together all SFR stakeholders—doctoral students, postdoctoral researchers, engineers, and researchers—to discuss a variety of topics, including cell biology, genetics and molecular biology, oncology, neuroscience, physiology, and nutrition.
The program included oral presentations by young researchers, poster sessions, feedback on SFR-funded R&D projects, a scientific review of the year, and opportunities for interdisciplinary exchange.
The day featured a plenary lecture by Prof. Justine Bacchetta and concluded with a friendly roundtable discussion, providing an opportunity for discussion and experience sharing.
CanBioS doctoral students were warmly invited to participate in this event in order to enrich their vision of translational research in Lyon and to meet the local scientific community.
Event link: here.
CanBioS Doctoral Student Welcome Day – December 2, 2025
Each year, the start of the academic year marks the arrival of a new class at the CanBioS Doctoral School. CANBIOS DAY 2025, held on December 2, 2025, in the Christophe and Rodolphe Mérieux amphitheater, welcomed doctoral students in an entirely English-language format.
This day, which has become an essential event for new students, provided an opportunity to discover how the doctoral school works, meet the teaching team, and talk with doctoral students from previous classes.
Participants were able to attend a variety of scientific presentations, poster sessions rich in discussion, and several talks on the quality of life of doctoral students and good research practices.
The event also featured opportunities for socializing that encouraged interdisciplinary exchanges, as well as the active participation of numerous partner teams and associations.
The presentations given during the day are now available for download:
This day, which has become an essential event for new students, provided an opportunity to discover how the doctoral school works, meet the teaching team, and talk with doctoral students from previous classes.
Participants were able to attend a variety of scientific presentations, poster sessions rich in discussion, and several talks on the quality of life of doctoral students and good research practices.
The event also featured opportunities for socializing that encouraged interdisciplinary exchanges, as well as the active participation of numerous partner teams and associations.
The presentations given during the day are now available for download:
We would like to extend our warmest thanks to all speakers, participants, and members of the organization for their contribution to the success of this edition.
Program for the Day– December, 2 2025
Program for the Day– December, 2 2025
6th CRCL Symposium - January 29-31, 2025
From January 29 to 31, 2025, the 6th Symposium on Cancer Research, organized by the CRCL, was held. This edition was a great opportunity for CANBIOS doctoral students to present their work.
Two of our students stood out in particular: Félix PHAM and Nicolas BRAISSAND had the honor of taking to the stage at the Palais des Congrès de la Cité Internationale amphitheater to present an abstract of their research.
We would also like to warmly congratulate all those who were selected to present a scientific poster:
Lucie ARNOULD, Lia BARCONS, Manon BARRE, Anaëlle BOBARD, Sophia BOUNAUD, Zélie BOUVERET, Aurélie CADIOU, Marthe DUBOST, Laura DURANTON, Imane EL HERCH, Charlotte FILOSSI, Alexia GAZEU, Shiva GHASEMI FIROUZABADI, Clara GIL, Yuliya LIM, Laurane MANGE, Léna MARLHOUX, Julie RADERMECKER, Benoît SAMSON, Martial SCAVINO, Gaëtan THIVOLLE LIOUX, and Esteban VIEUXMAIRE.
Congratulations to everyone for their commitment and the quality of their work!
Two of our students stood out in particular: Félix PHAM and Nicolas BRAISSAND had the honor of taking to the stage at the Palais des Congrès de la Cité Internationale amphitheater to present an abstract of their research.
We would also like to warmly congratulate all those who were selected to present a scientific poster:
Lucie ARNOULD, Lia BARCONS, Manon BARRE, Anaëlle BOBARD, Sophia BOUNAUD, Zélie BOUVERET, Aurélie CADIOU, Marthe DUBOST, Laura DURANTON, Imane EL HERCH, Charlotte FILOSSI, Alexia GAZEU, Shiva GHASEMI FIROUZABADI, Clara GIL, Yuliya LIM, Laurane MANGE, Léna MARLHOUX, Julie RADERMECKER, Benoît SAMSON, Martial SCAVINO, Gaëtan THIVOLLE LIOUX, and Esteban VIEUXMAIRE.
Congratulations to everyone for their commitment and the quality of their work!
