Research & Development – European PhD Seminar 2027 Event

Overview

In this PhD Seminar at P&G’s Brussels Innovation Center, you explore how academic skills translate into industry innovation within a global consumer goods company. You will meet scientists and engineers, gain insights into daily R&D work, and practice essential industry skills alongside international PhD students and R&D managers. The program helps you assess a potential career in R&D and understand challenges and opportunities in a large multinational. This is a hands-on, immersive introduction to how P&G innovates everyday products at scale.

Pay / Benefits

• travel and accommodation covered
• equal opportunity employer
• development-focused culture

Responsibilities

• Engage with scientists and engineers to learn about R&D workflows
• Collaborate with peers to address real problems using technical knowledge
• Practice decision-making, prioritization, and communication in a team setting
• Explore career opportunities in R&D and the broader organization
• Participate in discussions and activities that mirror industry challenges

Key requirements

• PhD student in final year
• Disciplines: Natural, Life or Physical Sciences, Data Science, Electrical, Mechanical, Biotechnological, Chemical and related Engineering
• Expected graduation Jan 2027–May 2028

• communication
• teamwork
• problem solving
• Data Science
• engineering disciplines (Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical)
• scientific reasoning

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