About the retreat


Join us for a retreat that focuses on career development and aims to foster dialogue between young researchers and industry. It offers a space for reflection, exchange, and inspiration across disciplines and sectors.

We’re currently shaping the programme and would love your input! If you have ideas for themes, formats, speakers, or want to join the planning committee, please contact amet@au.dk by August 8, 2025.


How to apply

You can register via this link (coming soon). As part of your application, please submit a short motivation letter (maximum half a page), answering:

  • What are your expectations for the retreat?
  • How does interdisciplinary work relate to your research?
  • Briefly share your current research interests.

 


Practical Information


There is no participation fee for the retreat. Accommodation and catering are included at no cost.

 Application deadline: September 15, 2025

📅  Retreat date: October 28 – 29, 2025

📍 Location: Sandbjerg Gods. Sandbjergvej 102, 6400 Sønderborg Denmark

 

Due to a limited number of spots, we reserve the right to select participants based on the submitted applications to ensure a diverse and well-balanced group. We will get back to you shortly after the application deadline to inform you whether you have been offered a spot.


We’re currently finalising the programme and will post it here as soon as it’s ready!


Programme

What can you look forward to?


We are currently putting together the programme for the retreat. You will be able to find it here as soon as it is ready.

Apply here (link TBA)

START Retreat for Young Researchers


 Application deadline: September 15, 2025


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