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26. Oct
2026
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 2026. 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, 2027.
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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25. Sep
2026
Written by Thomas Michael
Applications are now open for the Scholar in Residence Program of the Doctoral Academy “Business and Leadership Ethics”!
The program annually invites an established researcher in business, corporate, or leadership ethics to spend four to six weeks fully embedded in the activities of the Doctoral Academy and the Wittenberg Center for Global Ethics (WCGE). The residency is based in Wittenberg, with the flexibility to also spend part of the time in the greater area (Halle, Leipzig, or Berlin).
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20. Aug
2026
Written by Thomas Michael
Applications are open for the 8th cohort of the Klaus Tschira Boost Fund. The program offers up to €115,000 to postdoctoral researchers who:
- conduct nonclinical research in Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geosciences, Mathematics, Neurosciences, or Physics
- are employed at a public university, university of applied sciences, or non-university research institution in Germany
- do not hold a permanent or tenured position
- have not yet secured funding through a junior research group program
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2. Jun
2026
Written by Thomas Michael
GSO is now accepting applications for the 8th cohort of the Klaus Tschira Boost Fund, providing up to €115,000 in funding for postdoctoral researchers who:
- conduct non-clinical research in one or more of the following areas: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geosciences, Mathematics, Neurosciences and Physics
- are employed at a public university, university of applied sciences, or non-university research institution in Germany,
- do not yet have a permanent or tenured position,
- and have not yet successfully secured funding for a junior research group program
As a collaborative initiative between GSO and the Klaus Tschira Stiftung, the program is designed to boost scientific careers and promote early independence for postdocs through:
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