EDCNS

The Doctoral Programme in Nursing Science, a collaboration between the Medical University of Graz, Bern University of Applied Sciences, and Maastricht University, has been running for over 20 years.

Every two years, its PhD students organize the European Doctoral Conference in Nursing Science (EDCNS). The EDCNS conference offers PhD students the opportunity to share knowledge and experiences in conducting research, presenting research results, and building an international network.

Furthermore, we have arranged some inspiring international keynote speakers and workshops.

We hope to meet you there!

On behalf of the organizing committee,

José van Dorst | Bregje Kloeg | Stella Penders

Abstract submission & registration is open!

Deadline: 31-01-2026

Conformation of acceptance or rejection: 15-03-2026

Submit your abstract

Registration for conference attendance only

First announced keynote speakers

Workshops

Data and AI in research
Client participation in research
Virtual reality in healthcare
LIME project: integrated community care
VOICE+ project: speech-activated reporting
Client participation with music

EDCNS

First announced keynote speakers

Workshops

Conference location

Vaeshartelt

Weert 9

6222 PG Maastricht

The Netherlands

EDCNS 2026