What is TNDR?
TNDR (Teknisk-Naturvetenskapliga doktorandrådet) is the PhD Student Council of the Faculty of Science and Technology at Uppsala University. We represent all PhD students at the TekNat faculty, monitoring and addressing issues related to PhD student rights and concerns. We also organize social events throughout the semester.
Stay Connected
- Slack (group chat):
- Join
- our Slack group
- Website:
- TNDR Website
We highly recommend you to join us on Slack where we also invite you for spontaneous social activities that are not announced elsewhere.
Funding Opportunities
TNDR Social Activity Grants
TNDR provides grants for social activities targeting TekNat PhD students. Whether you’re starting a hobby group or planning a community event, we encourage you to apply.
Important update: You must now apply for reimbursement within 2 weeks after your event.
Learn more: https://tndr.se/new/tndr-grant/
Other founding opportunities
Värmlands nation offers scholarships to PhD students (e.g., travel grants, research grants). More info: https://www.varmlandsnation.se/stipendierochbibliotek
Call for Equal Opportunities Funds, medarbetaringången. Deadline for submitting applications is 13 May 2026.
Upcoming Events
TNDR Council meeting – May 20
Everyone is welcome to the council meeting (agenda) on May 20 at 11:00 (10238, Ångström)
For lunch sign up by May 19th at 17:00 using this form.
The department representatives will vote on the proposed changes to the bylaws (see here).
Eurovision event – May 16
After last year success an Eurovision streaming is organized again on 16th of May at 19:00
Place: Navet, ScilifeLab, BMC (C11 entrance)
No sign up is required
PhD day – May 22, 2026
Registration form: https://forms.gle/Q4p2Tocot3nEHvwn9
Zoom ôink: https://uu-se.zoom.us/j/64828273165
Get Involved
ELECTIONS in mid June
Next to other representative positions the chair, secretary, treasurer and social organizer positions in the TNDR board will be up for election.
We Need Your Participation
We’re currently facing challenges filling several representative roles for faculty-wide committees and boards. A previous survey identified the main barriers as low compensation, limited awareness of role requirements, and Swedish language requirements for some positions. We’re actively working to address these issues.
Open Positions
Several electable positions remain open. View unfilled positions: https://tndr.se/new/department-representation/
Information about roles: https://tndr.se/new/electable-positions/
If you’ve ever considered getting involved or want to learn more about what these roles entail, please reach out or join us at the next council meeting.
Departmental Representation
Do you know who represents your department at TNDR meetings? We’re working to ensure every department at the TekNat faculty has representation. If your department doesn’t have a PhD council or board, we’re happy to help you establish one. Contact us for support and advice.
Educational Development
Outstanding education depends on engaged staff who reflect on pedagogy, promote educational renewal, and remain open to new ideas. The Council for Educational Development (TUR) at the Faculty of Science and Technology provides support and guidance for pedagogical development work.
View upcoming events: https://www.uu.se/en/staff/faculty/science-and-technology/education-and-teaching/educational-development/events
Warm wishes,
Kind regards,
TNDR board
Uppsala University, Sweden
Teknisk-Naturvetenskapliga DoktorandRådet
PhD Student Council of the Faculty of Science and Technology
