Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU) biannually provides funding for scholarships. The funding comes from the Ministry of Science, Energy, Climate Protection and Environment of the State of Saxony-Anhalt. Start of the funding for this call is in the summer semester in April 2023.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible applicants are those who
have demonstrated a special aptitude for academic work through well above-average study and examination results,
have completed a university degree,
is preparing for a doctorate at MLU,
presents a scientific project that is expected to make an important contribution to research, and
is supervised by a (non-retired) university lecturer at MLU.
The scholarship can be applied for every semester. As a rule, it is granted for a period of three years.
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, 2023.
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).
Der online durchgeführte Workshop richtet sich disziplinübergreifend an Antragsberechtigte für Forschungsprojekte und befasst sich schwerpunktmäßig mit dem neuen EU-Rahmenprogramm für Forschung und Innovation HORIZONT EUROPA (2021-2027) aber auch mit dazu assoziierten Programmen wie z.B. ERAnets. Ziel des Workshops ist die Vermittlung von Grundlagen zur Förderung von Forschungs- und Innovationsprojekten durch die Europäische Union. Dem Teilnehmerkreis werden die Europäische Forschungsförderlandschaft und ihre Förderinstrumente vorgestellt. Die Teilnehmenden lernen Voraussetzungen zur Beteiligung und die Einstiegsmöglichkeiten kennen. Sie bekommen einen Überblick über die relevanten Akteure und Institutionen. Es werden die Unterstützungsmöglichkeiten für EU-Antragsstellungen und -projekte an der MLU vorgestellt.
The Event “A” – Calls for EU research funding in Horizon Europe – will kick things off. In addition to an insight into the work of the OVGU Research Funding Advisory Service and the EU University Network, funding opportunities in Horizon Europe will be presented. An overview of the program, the conditions of participation, funding forms and funding rules will be given.
The focus of the mediation is on planning and structure of a funding application as well as partner search, review and writing the abstract.
You will get a quick overview about the Walter Benjamin, the Emmy Noether and the Heisenberg Programme, as well as the Individual Research Grant with a temporary position for principal investigators. The lecturer will also provide advice on how to prepare your proposal and what happens once you submit it to the DFG. PhD candidates and postdocs of all disciplines from all countries as well as research support staff are welcome to join.
The EU-Academic Network Saxony-Anhalt would like to invite you to the online-event Marie Skłodowska-Curie-Actions (MSCA) on the 23rd of June (2pm-5pm).
Speakers from the National Contact Point (NCP) MSC will present „Postdoctoral Fellowships“ in English and „Doctoral Networks“ in German language, added by examples of best practices of successful applicants:
14:00-15:15: MSCA – Postdoctoral Fellowships: Funding opportunities of research projects of experienced researchers within and beyond Europe (in English)
15:45-17:00: MSCA – Doctoral Networks: Funding opportunities of scientific networks and early-stage researchers (in German)
Please find the programmehere and put your question in the chat.
Registration
For registration just send an e-mail to: . By registering, you consent to the processing of your personal data: Erhebung personenbezogener Daten (Information nach Art. 13 DSGVO).
The newly released website Wissen Schafft Karriere (in German) provides a general overview of career paths in science as well as specific opportunities for a career at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU).
So what does a career in science at MLU look like? A doctorate is often the beginning of an academic career towards a professorship. And yet, the doctorate opens up many other career opportunities, both at MLU and at many other institutions.
The compatibility of family and career or one’s own health have a significant impact on professional development and career. The website also illustrates this and show support options in working life through MLU.
Last but not least, you will find statutes, regulations and templates for various decisions and guidelines relating to career options and organisation at MLU.