Career
30. Oct
2025
Written by Thomas Michael
The competition is aimed at scientists from
- social sciences,
- the natural and technical sciences
- and the humanities and cultural sciences
who have defended an excellent dissertation of particular social significance in 2025. With three top prizes of 25,000 euros each, it is one of the most highly endowed German prizes for young researchers. The closing date for the current call for entries is March 1, 2026.
The Körber Foundation wants to encourage scientists to confidently represent the social value of their research and contribute to the public debate. With the “Deutscher Studienpreis“, the foundation therefore honors doctoral students who have presented tangible results that are of outstanding interest to society. The patron of the award is Julia Klöckner, President of the German Bundestag.
All information on how to participate can be found here (in German).
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28. Oct
2025
Written by Lydia Hohlstein
In this lecture, you will receive an introduction into German labour law, with a special focus on the regulations relevant for international students. Are you searching for a job but feeling uncertain whether the contract is legally sound? Do you want to know how to successfully transition into professional life in Germany after your studies, and which rules apply to you? Then join this lecture to learn everything you need to know about fair employment in Germany!
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22. Oct
2025
Written by Lydia Hohlstein
Kickstart Your Career in the Life Sciences with this GMP Basic Course!
GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) are legally binding guidelines for quality assurance in the production, filling, packaging, storage and distribution of pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, food and feed. Knowledge of GMP is therefore an important core competence for a career start in the pharmaceutical, food or cosmetic industry.
Register for this course and learn the essentials of GMP, gain practical knowledge directly applicable to your future career and connect with potential employers!
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15. Aug
2025
Written by Thomas Michael
Die Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes fördert junge Menschen mit hoher wissenschaftlicher oder künstlerischer Begabung, die erfolgreich studieren und forschen, aus eigenem Antrieb Ideen entwickeln und umsetzen sowie sich tatkräftig über die eigenen Belange hinaus engagieren.
Die Förderung richtet sich an wissenschaftlich exzellente und engagierte Promovierende aller Fächer. Besonders gern sind jedoch Promovierende aus den Geistes-, Kultur- und Gesellschaftswissenschaften zur Bewerbung eingeladen. Ebenso sollen potenzielle Betreuende ermutigt werden, geeignete Kandidat:innen auf die Angebote aufmerksam zu machen.
Was die Förderung besonders macht:
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12. Aug
2025
Written by Thomas Michael
The following career talk is open to all doctoral students of MLU. The talk is organised by research training group “BEAM (RTG 2670): Self-Organization of Soft Matter via Multiple Noncovalent Interactions”
Talk description: Nate Brantingham will be speaking about Mental Health for University Students focusing on practical real advice that can actually help. He will be discussing topics such as self-care (when it can help, and when it does not), depression, anxiety, loneliness, what treatment options exist, and what to do in a crisis. He has years of experience working with students at the University of Illinois campus and would like to share with you what he has learned about what helps students (and what does not). If you, or someone you know, would benefit from a discussion on mental health or if you would just like to be better equipped, then join us.
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4. Dec
2024
Written by Thomas Michael
The competition is aimed at scientists from
- social sciences,
- the natural and technical sciences
- and the humanities and cultural sciences
who have defended an excellent dissertation of particular social significance in 2024. With three top prizes of 25,000 euros each, it is one of the most highly endowed German prizes for young researchers. The closing date for the current call for entries is March 1, 2025.
The Körber Foundation wants to encourage scientists to confidently represent the social value of their research and contribute to the public debate. With the “Deutscher Studienpreis“, the foundation therefore honors doctoral students who have presented tangible results that are of outstanding interest to society. The patron of the award is Bärbel Bas, President of the German Bundestag.
All information on how to participate can be found here (in German).
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1. Jul
2024
Written by Thomas Michael
Please check this GSO peer story of Jingyuan Xu. She shares her journey from aspiring scientist to group leader and provides inspiring insights into navigating academia and personal life.
German Scholars Organization e.V. (GSO) supports and mentors researchers on their career path – irrespective of whether this path leads to a university or other research institution, to an enterprise or nonprofit organization.
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