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7. Apr 2026

[GSO] Career Paths to a Professorship in Germany (April 16, 2026 | online)

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GSO – Guidance, Skills & Opportunities for Researchers e. V. offers the following webinar.

Researchers consider a professorship in Germany, but the path towards it often remains unclear.

In this webinar, we will talk to Katharina Lemke, an expert on academic careers and appointment processes in Germany. We’ll address key questions such as:

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27. Jan 2026

[w-i-d] CZS STEM Impact School für MINT-Forschende

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Wissenschaft im Dialog (w-i-d) bietet ein kostenpflichtiges dreitägiges Fort- und Weiterbildungsprogramm für Forschende aus den MINT-Disziplinen an: die CZS STEM Impact School. Es werden grundlegende Prinzipien für eine wirksame Wissenschaftskommunikation vermittelt.

Ziel der Impact School ist es, in fünf aufeinander aufbauenden Modulen grundlegende Prinzipien für eine gesellschaftlich wirksame und qualitätsorientierte Wissenschaftskommunikation zu vermitteln. Im Zentrum steht die strategische Entwicklung eigener Kommunikationsaktivitäten zur Erreichung eines individuellen Impact-Ziels. Neben der Entwicklung eines Kommunikations- und Impactplans steht auch der inter- und transdisziplinäre Austausch der Teilnehmenden im Fokus.

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19. Jan 2026

[TU Clausthal] Das deutsche Wissenschaftssystem (20. Februar 2026 | online)

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Die Graduiertenakademie der TU Clausthal bietet am 20.2.2025 von 11-12.30 Uhr einen Online-Vortrag zum deutschen Wissenschaftssystem mit Dr. Oliver Grewe an, der für Interessierte der MLU geöffnet ist.

Der Vortrag bietet einen Überblick über die wichtigsten Institutionen des deutschen Wissenschaftssystems. Er richtet sich an alle Interessierten, die unser Wissenschaftssystem in seinen Zusammenhängen zwischen universitären und außeruniversitäre Institutionen der Forschung und Lehre, der Wissenschaftsförderung und Wissenschaftspolitik in der Tiefe verstehen möchten.

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2. Dec 2025

[UL] Workshopreihe “Gut aufgestellt für die (erste) Bewerbung auf eine Professur” (Nov 25 – Mär 26)

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Im November ist an der Universität Leipzig die Workshopreihe “Gut aufgestellt für die (erste) Bewerbung auf eine Professur” gestartet. Sie haben die Möglichkeit, im Rahmen der Unibund-Kooperation daran teilzunehmen.

Die Veranstaltungsreihe bereitet mit Kurzimpulsen und vertiefenden Workshops gezielt auf die (erste) Bewerbung auf eine Professur in Deutschland vor.

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13. Nov 2025

[GSO] Open Call for 10th Leadership Academy

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Guidance, Skills & Opportunities for Researchers e.V. (GSO) offers 25 fully funded fellowships for the 10th Leadership Academy, aimed at supporting early- and mid-career researchers across all disciplines. The program is open to German-speaking researchers, regardless of citizenship, who are currently conducting research outside of Germany or have been living in Germany (again) for no longer than 18 months and who are committed to pursuing leadership roles in academia, industry, or other sectors. 

Program Highlights:

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10. Sep 2025

[UL] Publishing Journal Articles: Strategies for Success (October 1, 2025 | online)

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Journal articles should be published in order to make the greatest possible impact in the scientific field – not simply to increase the list of publications.

In this workshop, we will discuss how to navigate the different steps of publishing and how to deal with the peer review process, increasing the chances of acceptance.

Included topics

  • Introduction to scholarly publishing
  • How to select a target journal
  • H-index, impact factor and other journal and article metrics
  • The peer review process: submit, revise and communicate with editors and reviewers
  • Copyright and licenses
  • Ethical issues in publishing (e.g. predatory publishing, authorship disputes, plagiarism)
  • Open Access and Open Science
  • Artificial Intelligence and scholarly publishing

Learning outcomes

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1. Sep 2025

Register for your mentoring program

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Are you a female student, doctoral researcher, or postdoctoral researcher at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg?
Are you interested in pursuing a career in academia or in research outside the university?
Do you want to shape your career path with independence and practical solutions, while networking with other female researchers?

Great goals are best achieved together. Register by October 31, 2025.

What can you expect from the mentoring program?

  • One-to-one or group mentoring with experienced researchers
  • Networking with female researchers from all faculties at MLU
  • (Online) workshops on key professional skills
  • (Online) peer consulting as a group-based exchange format
  • Career counseling when needed
  • Diversity training (with certificate of participation)
  • Training for postdoctoral researchers who want to become mentors
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16. Jul 2025

Better and faster doctoral studies in Saxony-Anhalt: MLU launches state-wide network

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How can the overall supervision of doctoral students at universities in Saxony-Anhalt be improved? What new concepts are there? What can be learned from doctoral programs abroad? And: What services do postdocs need in order to develop their own academic profile? The new project “Hochschulnetzwerk der Graduiertenakademien in Sachsen-Anhalt” at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU) is addressing questions such as these. The aim is to develop new offers and concepts for the doctorate of early career researchers at universities in Saxony-Anhalt. MLU is receiving around 1.6 million euros from the European Social Fund Plus and the state of Saxony-Anhalt for this purpose.
(from press release 089/2025 from July 16, 2025 (in German))

Read more at the website of GRADSAplus (in German).

15. Jul 2025

InGrA is now on Instagram

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Do you want to boost your doctorate with workshops, advice and stay up-to-date?

InGrA along with other graduate schools is now active on Instagram as PhDinHalle.

There you can find news and information about PhD and postdoc topics in Halle.

25. Jun 2025

[MeCoSa MINT Career] Coaching for female PhD students and postdocs in STEM

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MeCoSa is a mentoring and coaching program in Saxony-Anhalt, specifically created for women in STEM. The goal is to support and empower women in mathematics, computer science, natural sciences, and technology.

Are you a woman in one of these fields? Then join MeCoSa! The services are free and offer you the opportunity to develop professionally, learn from experienced mentors, and connect with other women in your field.

Take this chance to advance your career and achieve your goals. Become part of MeCoSa and sign up today!

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