The European University Association (EUA) in Brussels has released a prototype of an online self-assessment tool for institutions with doctoral programmes. The aim is to help university leaders to decide how best to engage the international research community. Built with input from dozens of institutions, the tool can support cross-institutional discussions on strategies to build cross-country collaborations or boost international opportunities, says EUA's Thomas Jørgensen. For instance, programmes hoping to recruit more international students could be prompted to first assess their capacity for handling visas. A final version should be available in September.