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).
The German Scholars Organization e.V. (GSO) provides information and answer questions about the Klaus Tschira Boost Fund. Who is the program designed for? What does it offer? What to consider when applying? How does the selection process work?
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.
The Women in Science working group of the Global Young Academy (GYA) released a booklet on “Challenges faced by Women Researchers: Stories from all around the Globe“ (link) in May 2024.
” The personal stories illustrate means and ways in which women researchers overcome a range of challenges […] while achieving the equilibrium between professional and personal life.” (from the Foreword)
Did you know? The GYA Office is located in Halle (Saale).
Wie sieht also eine Karriere in der Wissenschaft an der MLU aus? Die Promotion ist oft der Anfang einer Wissenschaftskarriere hin zu einer Professur. Und dennoch, die Promotion eröffnet viele weitere berufliche Möglichkeiten, sowohl an der MLU als auch in vielen anderen Institutionen.
The competition is aimed at young scientists from all disciplines who have submitted an excellent dissertation of particular social significance in 2022. 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, 2024.
The Körber Foundation wants to encourage young 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).
What support and funding opportunities does the DFG offer to researchers in early career phases? Where can you find important background information and helpful hints? The DFG website describes your options in each phase of your early research career and offers advice for preparing your first DFG proposal.
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Who are the DFG-funded researchers, what is their research about and what do they say about the funding they receive? Find out in our portraying films:
Die Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg ist in der Forschung national wettbewerbsfähig und setzt in ausgewählten Bereichen internationale Maßstäbe. Die profilbildenden Forschungsbereiche, aber auch Einzelforschungen werden über die erfolgreiche Beteiligung an nationalen und internationalen Förderprogrammen bestätigt. Ziel der Universitätsleitung ist es, die forschungsbezogene Infrastruktur weiter zu stärken und auszubauen. Hierzu zählt die Unterstützung von strategischen Berufungen, aber auch die Internationale Graduiertenakademie InGrA, die als zentrale Institution für Doktorandinnen und Doktoranden eine wichtige Funktion für die Vernetzung und Qualifizierung des wissenschaftlichen Nachwuchses wahrnimmt.
Zur Mitwirkung an aktuellen Themenstellungen sucht die InGrA zum 01.05.2023 eine Wissenschaftliche Hilfskraft (m/w/d).
University of Bremen cordially invites you to the one-day information event “Research in Europe” at the University of Bremen on 25 May 2023 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the Lecture Halls HS 2010 & HS 1010 (Großer & Kleiner Hörsaal), GW2 level 1 & main stairs.
Organised by the European Liaison Office of the German Research Organizations (KoWi) and the University of Bremen, “Research in Europe” gives an overview on (individual) funding opportunities for early career researchers who aspire to a national and international career in science. Various research and funding organisations present their programmes and institutions. Furthermore, you will have the opportunity to discuss your individual questions with the institutions’ representatives at their individual info desks.
Doctoral candidates, postdocs and professors who would like to obtain information for the early career researchers they supervise, as well as those interested in doctoral studies, are cordially invited to participate.
The event is open to everyone; people from outside the University of Bremen are also most welcome. Language of presentation will be English and participation is free of charge. Registration opens 20 March 2023 and we will inform you when the respective website is available.
Networking funds for the promotion of young female scientists in 2023: PhD students, postdocs, habilitation students and junior professors can apply for funding for 2023 for participation in conferences and further education measures as well as for working group meetings/research stays
Students assistant funds: support for female post-docs in research and teaching through auxiliary funds.
MINT tutorial funds: application for the establishment of additional MINT study courses by female students in SoSe 2023 and WiSe 2023/24: the costs for tutorials, workshops, working groups or similar in MINT subjects can be funded if female students carry them out.
Adjustment measures maternity protection/family times: for (doctoral) students, MLU supports individual adjustment measures according to §§9, 13 MuSchG during pregnancy, breastfeeding and after childbirth in case of individual or job-related restrictions. Application possible at any time.
UniBund Mentoring Program for Post-docs: As an advanced post-doc, Habilitandin, junior researcher or junior professor, you will have the opportunity to be individually accompanied and supported in your scientific career by experienced mentors. Application period until 28.02.2023
Terms and application
Please contact your dean’s offices.
Applications will be sent to the Office of Diversity and Equal Opportunity via email through the dean’s offices.
Application deadline February 20, 2023 (via dean’s office).