This retreat is designed to deliver lasting impact by helping women PhD candidates overcome systemic and personal barriers, making meaningful progress in their work, and developing strategies for long-term success in academia.

Participants will also benefit from a safe space to share experiences navigating academic challenges with female peers.

The program of the retreat is built around three core components:

• Exercises to boost writing productivity and build time management strategies
• Strategies to overcome barriers common among women in academia, such as impostor syndrome and procrastination
• Uninterrupted focused writing time

Dates: 

• Day 1: October 12th 2026 – 9:15 to 17:00
• Day 2: October 13th 2026 – 9:15 to 17:00

Location: EPFL Lausanne campus – Room CO 216

Language: English

Participants: Women EPFL PhD candidates 

Number of places: maximum 20 

Registration: please fill out this form

Contact: if you have any questions, please reach out to: [email protected]