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Events
ALL DISCILPINES: Heidelberg University – Courses of the Scientific Software Centre in the winter semester 2023/24
When? Multiple dates
Where? Online
The Scientific Software Center (SSC) of Heidelberg University offers a variety of courses connected to scientific software development. If you want to learn git, how to test your software and about best practices in Python, then joing the half-day courses or block courses of the software center.
ALL DISCIPLINES: Heidelberg University – IP & Transfer consultation hour of ScienceValue Heidelberg GmbH (SVH) at INF Campus
When? Multiple dates
Where? hei_INNOVATION Hub (INF 370)
Would you like to learn how to get the best possible protection for the intellectual property originating from your research results?
Then you are welcome to visit the next open IP & Transfer consultation hour of ScienceValue Heidelberg GmbH (SVH) at INF Campus Heidelberg to receive advice on all questions related to the exploitation of your intellectual property!
SVH's open IP & Transfer consultation hours at INF Campus Heidelberg are held monthly, usually on the first Tuesday of the month. The next scheduled dates are:
If you have any questions, for example about scheduling an individual appointment, you can contact their team by sending an email to sciencevalue.heidelberg@med.uni-heidelberg.de or by visiting their website.
VARIOUS DISCIPLINES: Heidelberg University – Certificate of Advanced Studies in Cognitive Science
Deadline: 03.07.2024 – 13.09.2024
In the summer semester 2024, Heidelberg University will introduce the Certificate of Advanced Studies (=CAS) in Cognitive Science. The CAS Cognitive Science is an interdisciplinary, research-oriented additional qualification for Master's students and doctoral candidates that promotes individual profile development.
The focus of interest is on human cognition, but with the conviction that cross-fertilization is possible by building bridges to computational approaches and artificial intelligence.
Graduates of the Certificate in Cognitive Science are able to classify a broad spectrum of cognitive science topics and terms and present them in a way that is understandable for a multidisciplinary audience. They are able to develop questions about human cognition and evaluate research literature from different disciplines in this regard.
Interested students can register from Juli 3 to September 13, 2024, by emailing cas-cogsci@uni-heidelberg.de.
ALL DISCIPLINES: Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz – “Open Science Festival – Meet, Share, Inspire, Care”
When? 17./18.09.2024 (Registration: 22.08.2024)
Where? Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz, Saarstraße 2, 55122 Mainz
What is Open Science? How can openness and the culture of sharing be practiced and promoted in science? Under the motto Meet, Share, Inspire, Care, the 3rd Open Science Festival in Germany offers the opportunity to explore these and other questions, to network and to learn from each other.
The 3rd Open Science Festival is aimed equally at students or scientists, research managers or decision-makers, science journalists and aims to facilitate encounters and exchange in a wide variety of formats.
ALL DISCIPLINES: Heidelberg University – DFG Junior Researcher Academy "Transdisciplinary Instruments for Climate Change Adaptation (hei-INSTRUMENTS)"
Deadline: 01.09.2024
From October 10 to 12, 2024, Heidelberg University will host a DFG Young Investigators Academy on the topic of "Transdisciplinary Instruments for Climate Change Adaptation". The aim of the academy is to promote interdisciplinary collaboration on the topic of computer-aided climate adaptation strategies and to offer early career researchers opportunities to expand their disciplinary research approaches and develop interdisciplinary questions and project ideas in exchange with participants from other disciplines.
The target group of the academy are highly motivated doctoral and postdoctoral researchers from all disciplines. In principle, applicants should be about to complete their doctorate or should have completed their doctorate within the last six years.
Further information (onyl German)
ALL DISCIPLINES: Global Young Academy – Call for New Members
Deadline: 18.09.2024
The call is open to all scholars working in any research-based discipline, including the natural, physical and social sciences, as well as the arts and humanities. PhD or equivalent is a requirement for applicants who should be in the early to middle years of their independent careers, i.e. approximately 7 years from PhD and aged 30-40. Applicants falling outside these ranges are still invited to send their applications with a justification for why they should be considered.
Each GYA member is expected to attend the GYA Annual General Meeting each year and is also expected to actively contribute to one or more of the organization’s programs, which include participation in policy development, promotion of National Young Academies, supporting science outreach and education at the national and international levels, and the young scientist ambassador program.
Applications should be completed personally by the candidate and must be accompanied by a letter of support.
ALL DISCIPLINES: Graduate Academy – Focused Writing Group Program for Doctoral Candidates
The Graduate Academy would like to invite doctoral candidates from all faculties to participate in the Focused Writing Group Program to begin in April 2023.
The program will provide participants with a physical working space, experts on call, and a community of like-minded peers to support doctoral researchers in their academic and dissertation writing process.
Registration is now open for the initial cycle (April-June 2023). Visit the Graduate Academy Website for more information and the opportunity to register!
Further information and registration
ALL DISCIPLINES: Baden-Württemberg Stiftung – Empowerment Tag
In Baden-Württemberg ist rund die Hälfte aller Studierenden weiblich, doch nur wenige Professuren und Führungspositionen in der Wirtschaft sind von Frauen besetzt. Um diese Geschlechterungleichheit sichtbarer zu machen und Frauen aus der Wissenschaft zu motivieren, ihre Karriereplanung in die Hand zu nehmen, veranstaltet die Stiftung jährlich den Empowerment-Tag. Die Veranstaltung richtet sich an Nachwuchswissenschaftlerinnen, an Studentinnen, Doktorandinnen und Postdocs, die in Baden-Württemberg leben. Der Empowerment-Tag am 27. April 2023 ist leider schon ausgebucht, aber auf der Empowerment-Tag Webseite können Sie sich registrieren, um frühzeitig über den nächsten Empowerment-Tag informiert zu werden.
Further information and registration
ALL DISCIPLINES: eDOCation – Young researchers ("eDOCs") Further education for companies
What is eDOCation all about?
eDOCation is the first online platform where young scientists ("eDOCs") offer continuing education for companies. I launched the initiative together with my former doctoral colleague Tobias Hornig (now a data scientist at Siemens). The platform contributes to the transfer of knowledge from universities into business practice and to improving the financial situation and future prospects of doctoral students, postdocs and junior professors. Market research conducted by us has shown that our eDOCs could earn a high three-digit € amount for a two-hour research workshop in companies. At the same time, eDOCation offers companies and their employees the opportunity to benefit from state-of-the-art science in the sense of lifelong learning and to gain access to the country's brightest minds as mentors in the "war for talent". The company is currently being promoted by the Stifterverband as one of the "30 best ideas for the education, science and innovation system of tomorrow" as part of the WIRKUNG HOCH 100 initiative. More information about eDOCation is available at www.edocation.org and in the attached presentation.
You want to get to know us?
The eDOCation Powerbank regularly offers free and non-binding workshops that can support you in research & teaching as well as personal growth. The following events are planned for the semester break (including links to Eventbrite)
Would you like to give talks in companies and be one of our eDOCs?
Send us your application including the following documents
- CV [or link to LinkedIn profile],
- High resolution picture,
- research topic/s,
- training offer for companies (e.g. lectures, seminars, workshops),
- declaration that we may use your data,
please send your application to edoc@edocation.org. More information, such as selection criteria or forms of continuing education, can be found here. You can view the profiles of our current eDOCs here.
How else can you support us?
If you find the idea of eDOCation exciting, we would be happy if you would personally recommend it to friends and acquaintances in academia and industry. You can also help us to expand our network and keep up to date with the latest news by following us on LinkedIn.
ALL DISCIPLINES: IP consultation hours of the patent and start-up management
Have you ever considered in the context of your dissertation – be it in the humanities, life sciences, natural sciences or social sciences – whether your research work can be protected and commercialized?
As part of the exclusive service offer for all employees of the university, you can now use the IP consultation hours of the patent and start-up management.
In a confidential and non-binding conversation you will have the opportunity to inform yourself about the following topics:
- Inventions and invention disclosures (Is my idea new? If so, what can I do?)
- Property rights (How can inventions be protected? What has to be taken into account?)
- Patent applications (How does the process from the invention to the patent proceed at the University of Heidelberg?)
- Copyright (How can I use the copyright for myself?)
- Business strategies (What business possibilities do I have? What do I have to watch out for?)
Further Information (in German)
LIFE SCIENCES: Veranstaltungsreihe "Überlebensstrategien"
Überlebensstrategien ist ein gemeinsames Projekt der lebenswissenschaftlichen Sonderforschungsbereiche der Universität Heidelberg und der Rhein-Neckar-Zeitung (RNZ). Die Redakteure der Stadtredaktion Heidelberg begleiten jeweils eine Veranstaltung mit ihren persönlichen Fragen zu den vorgestellten Forschungsthemen, den beteiligten Wissenschaftlern und den Methoden.
Dieses Format der Moderation soll eine lebendige Brücke zum Publikum bilden, das in den Dialog einbezogen wird. In zwanglosem Rahmen im Karlstorbahnhof und mit musikalischer Begleitung durch Mitglieder des Collegium Musicum stellen die Sonderforschungsbereiche ihre Fragestellungen und langfristigen Ziele vor.
Further Information (in German)
ALL DISCIPLINES: StuRa free legal counsel for students
The free legal council ("unentgeltliche und unabhängige Rechtsberatung") offers students legal advice from specialized lawyers. We will schedule you an appointment, if you write an E-Mail to rechtsberatung@stura.uni-heidelberg.de stating your situation. To the appointment you will need to bring you student-ID card.
ALL DISCIPLINES: Veranstaltungsprogramm des Career Service "Vom Studium in den Beruf"
Der Career Service der Universität Heidelberg unterstützt Doktorandinnen und Doktoranden, Studierende und Young Professionals beim Übergang von der Universität in außeruniversitäre Arbeitsbereiche, damit Sie von Anfang an erfolgreich in Ihre Karriere starten bzw. fortführen können. Als Doktorandinnen und Doktoranden profitieren Sie von einem breit gefächerten Veranstaltungs- und Beratungsangebot in den Bereichen „Berufliches Know-how“ und „Professionell Bewerben“. Sie haben die Möglichkeit, Ihr Profil zu schärfen, Kenntnisse zu erfolgreichem Bewerbungsmanagement und wichtige Schlüsselkompetenzen zu erwerben. Darüber hinaus erhalten Sie Informationen zu Unternehmen, Berufsfeldern und Arbeitsmarktperspektiven. Die Kurse, Einzelberatungen und Veranstaltungen werden sowohl von erfahrenen Mitarbeiterinnen des Career Service als auch von Experten/innen aus der Wirtschaft durchgeführt.
Further Information (in German)
ALL DISCIPLINES: Online seminars aimed at young researchers offered by academics
This spring, academics GmbH is offering a new round of online seminars aimed at doctoral candidates and postdocs. The seminars will deal with topics such as: "Are doctoral studies right for me?", "Looking for and applying for jobs", "Which jobs am I suited for?" (all in German) and "Applying for doctoral and postdoc positions at German universities" (in English). It is necessary to be registered for the acadmics job newsletter in order to participate in the seminars.
Fellowships
VARIOUS DISCIPLINES: Altner-Combecher-Kohler-Foundation – Promotion of practical projects for the energy transition
Bewerbungsfrist: 21.08.2024
The Altner-Combecher-Kohler Foundation provides funding of up to EUR 25,000 for innovative and practical projects relating to the energy transition. Different sectors such as mobility, heating, nutrition, but also projects on communication, behavior or education can play a role.
The funding application should address and further develop issues relating to the energy transition. Both content-related aspects and stakeholder-related perspectives should be taken into account.
Further Information (only German)
VARIOUS DISCIPLINES: Heidelberg University – Robert and Christine Danziger Scholarship
Deadline: 31.08.2024
The Robert and Christine Danziger Scholarship is aimed at applicants (MA Political Science, MA Sociology, MA Geography with focus on Human Geography or Geo-informatics) and PhD candidates (Political Science, Geography with focus on Geo-informatics) from Africa, primarily Ghana or another country in West and Central Africa.
The prerequisite for applying for a scholarship is, in addition to performance and need, the intention to study or do a doctorate in Heidelberg.
VARIOUS DISCIPLINES: DAAD – Program for the project-related exchange of persons with Kyoto University 2025-2027
Deadline: 10.09.2024
The program, initiated jointly by the DAAD and Kyoto University, serves to establish sustainable partnerships and networks between German universities or non-university German research institutions and Kyoto University and its partners.
The particular focus is on the exchange of early career researchers (ECR) whose research contributes to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The funding consists of mobility and subsistence allowances and is aimed exclusively at doctoral students and postdoctoral researchers who completed their doctorate no more than five years ago. Selection is made by the DAAD in consultation with Kyoto University.
Further Information (only German)
VARIOUS DISCIPLINES: Gini Foundation – PhD Scholarships
Deadline: 15.09.2024
The Foundation offers study and research grants of up to €11,000 gross (including travel costs). The call is open to non-Italian graduates who are holding a Master of Science degree in disciplines related to agriculture, engineering, mathematics, physical, and natural sciences.
In the selection, preference will be given to individuals from Universities that are members of the Coimbra Group network and those that have existing academic agreements with the University of Padova. The call will allow to award between 3 and 5 grants approximately.
The support is provided for a maximum of one year to individuals planning to pursue further studies or research at the University of Padova in the aforementioned scientific fields, for a minimum period of six months.
VARIOUS DISCIPLINES: German Cancer Aid – Short Term Fellowship-Programm
Deadline: Anytime
The program allows funding of short-term (2 weeks to 4 months) national and international research stays at institutions in Germany and abroad, for knowledge exchange and learning of experimental techniques.
In addition, applications can be submitted to support active participation in workshops, 'summer schools' and scientific courses. Applications can be submitted at any time.
Further Information (only German)
VARIOUS DISCIPLINES: EFR – Future Fellowships "Green Hydrogen 2023"
Deadline: Anytime
With this scholarship program, the DAAD supports master's students, doctoral candidates and postdocs from various disciplines who are working in the field of "green hydrogen". Funding is provided for research projects and self-organized internships in the extended European Research Area (ERA).
Funding is also available for a stay in other non-European countries (e.g. Australia, New Zealand, Canada, South Korea, Japan). PhD students and PostDocs can submit their application at any time.
Further Information (in German)
LIFE SCIENCES: EMBO – Maria Leptin Science Journalism Fellowship
Deadline: Anytime
The fellowship are intended for life scientists who wish to pursue a career in science journalism and journalists who wish to deepen and broaden their knowledge of the latest research fields and technologies.
Fellows will receive stipends for a duration of three to twelve months to fund stays in media outlets of any type, editorial offices or research institutions of their choice to help advance their careers.
Life scientists applying must have a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree, or higher, and must have published samples of any kind of their work in science journalism on topics related to basic biological research. Applicants must reside in one of the 31 EMBC Member States.
Applications can be submitted throughout the year, with three selection rounds per year. All complete applications received by 1 February, 1 June or 1 October will be considered. All applicants will be notified no later than four weeks after the respective selection deadline.
ALL DISCIPLINES: Vector Foundation – Emergency aid for Ukrainian refugee scientists
Deadline: Anytime
In view of the dramatic situation in Ukraine, the Vector Foundation would like to offer low-threshold support to refugee scientists quickly and unbureaucratically. To this end, the Vector Foundation provides funding to universities and research institutions in Baden-Württemberg to temporarily employ fled Ukrainian researchers in existing working groups and projects.
Universities, colleges and research institutions in Baden-Württemberg can apply for the funding together with the guest researcher. The funding will be paid out in the form of a fixed sum of 25,000 € per funded person. This call is open to all subject areas.
Applications for funding can now be submitted online via the Foundation's application portal.
Further Information (in German)
ALL DISCIPLINES: Förderprogramme – Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS)
Deadline:
Die Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) bietet u.a. folgende Stipendien für Doktorandinnen und Doktoranden und Wissenschaftlerinnen und Wissenschaftler von deutschen Hochschulen an:
- JSPS Summer Program, für Doktoranden und Postdoktoranden:
Dauer: 2 Monate, Mitte Juni bis Mitte August - JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship (short-term), für Doktoranden und Postdoktoranden:
Dauer: 1 bis 12 Monate
Postdocs mit Aufenthalt von über mehr als 6 Monate - JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship (standard), für Postdoktoranden: Dauer: 12-24 Monate, Stipendienantritt zwischen 01. Dezember und 31. März nicht möglich
- JSPS Invitation Fellowship (short-term), Abschluss der Promotion vor mind. 6 Jahren: Dauer: 14 bis 60 Tage
Further Information (in German)
HEIDELBERG UNIVERSITY: Open Access Publishing Fund
Heidelberg University supports researchers who are willing to publish articles in open access journals with a publishing fund to cover article processing charges. One of the prerequisites for funding is that you are a researcher at Heidelberg University as well as the submitting or corresponding author of the article, who is responsible for the payment of the publication fee.
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Events
ALL DISCIPLINES: heiTRACKS – Leadership Coaching for Junior Research Group Leaders
When? Anytime
Where? Online
The leadership coaching offers you temporary support in consciously and professionally shaping your leadership role as a junior group leader at Heidelberg University.
The offer is ongoing and can be taken up at any time. If you have any further questions, please contact Ms. Susanne Scheer: susanne.scheer@zuv.uni-heidelberg.de
ALL DISCILPINES: Heidelberg University – Courses of the Scientific Software Centre in the winter semester 2023/24
When? Multiple dates
Where? Online
The Scientific Software Center (SSC) of Heidelberg University offers a variety of courses connected to scientific software development. If you want to learn git, how to test your software and about best practices in Python, then joing the half-day courses or block courses of the software center.
ALL DISCIPLINES: Heidelberg University – IP & Transfer consultation hour of ScienceValue Heidelberg GmbH (SVH) at INF Campus
When? Multiple dates
Where? hei_INNOVATION Hub (INF 370)
Would you like to learn how to get the best possible protection for the intellectual property originating from your research results?
Then you are welcome to visit the next open IP & Transfer consultation hour of ScienceValue Heidelberg GmbH (SVH) at INF Campus Heidelberg to receive advice on all questions related to the exploitation of your intellectual property!
SVH's open IP & Transfer consultation hours at INF Campus Heidelberg are held monthly, usually on the first Tuesday of the month.
If you have any questions, for example about scheduling an individual appointment, you can contact their team by sending an email to sciencevalue.heidelberg@med.uni-heidelberg.de or by visiting their website.
ALL DISCIPLINES: Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz – “Open Science Festival – Meet, Share, Inspire, Care”
When? 17./18.09.2024 (Registration: 22.08.2024)
Where? Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz, Saarstraße 2, 55122 Mainz
What is Open Science? How can openness and the culture of sharing be practiced and promoted in science? Under the motto Meet, Share, Inspire, Care, the 3rd Open Science Festival in Germany offers the opportunity to explore these and other questions, to network and to learn from each other.
The 3rd Open Science Festival is aimed equally at students or scientists, research managers or decision-makers, science journalists and aims to facilitate encounters and exchange in a wide variety of formats.
ALL DISCIPLINES: Heidelberg University – DFG Junior Researcher Academy "Transdisciplinary Instruments for Climate Change Adaptation (hei-INSTRUMENTS)"
Deadline: 01.09.2024
From October 10 to 12, 2024, Heidelberg University will host a DFG Young Investigators Academy on the topic of "Transdisciplinary Instruments for Climate Change Adaptation". The aim of the academy is to promote interdisciplinary collaboration on the topic of computer-aided climate adaptation strategies and to offer early career researchers opportunities to expand their disciplinary research approaches and develop interdisciplinary questions and project ideas in exchange with participants from other disciplines.
The target group of the academy are highly motivated doctoral and postdoctoral researchers from all disciplines. In principle, applicants should be about to complete their doctorate or should have completed their doctorate within the last six years.
Further information (onyl German)
ALL DISCIPLINES: Global Young Academy – Call for New Members
Deadline: 18.09.2024
The call is open to all scholars working in any research-based discipline, including the natural, physical and social sciences, as well as the arts and humanities. PhD or equivalent is a requirement for applicants who should be in the early to middle years of their independent careers, i.e. approximately 7 years from PhD and aged 30-40. Applicants falling outside these ranges are still invited to send their applications with a justification for why they should be considered.
Each GYA member is expected to attend the GYA Annual General Meeting each year and is also expected to actively contribute to one or more of the organization’s programs, which include participation in policy development, promotion of National Young Academies, supporting science outreach and education at the national and international levels, and the young scientist ambassador program.
Applications should be completed personally by the candidate and must be accompanied by a letter of support.
ALLE FACHBEREICHE: Heidelberg University – Job application training for scientists with a doctorate
Wann? 24.09.2024, 1-5 pm
Wo? Online
You would like to tackle the challenges of a career outside academia? Benefit from valuable input and exchange among peers: Nr. 02.08 Online-Job Application Group Training for Postdoctoral Researchers (in German)
The next two-part online application training course will take place on September 24 and October 8, 2024 (in German).
Further Information (only German)
ALL DISCIPLINES: Psychological University Ambulance – prEVENTion Heidelberg
When? Multiple dates
Where? Psychological Institute of Heidelberg University
The best prevention against depression, anxiety and mental stress is contact with other people. Therefore, the basic idea of prEVENTion is to prevent mental stress through joint positive activities. prEVENTion is an association in which students regularly organize and hold various activities (e.g. handicrafts, cooking, reading, sports) without any obligation.
Especially people who have experienced depression or who come from a family in which one or both parents were ill with depression should feel addressed, since there is an increased risk of illness here. Furthermore the offer is directed at people who do not (or no longer) have sufficient access to their social network (e.g. due to relocation, separation, change of life situation), or who are currently going through a difficult phase in life.
ALL DISCILPINES: Heidelberg University – Courses of the Scientific Software Centre
When? Multiple dates
Where? Online
The Scientific Software Center (SSC) of Heidelberg University offers a variety of courses connected to scientific software development. If you want to learn Git, how to test your software and about best practices in Python, then join the half-day courses or block courses of the software center.
They offer:
- Courses related to scientific software development that are open for all faculties
- A mentoring program "Reproducible Science" for doctoral students
- Consultation hours to aid you with your software development questions
- Software development services
VARIOUS DISCIPLINES: Heidelberg University – Fields of Focus 4 “Transdisciplinary Research Area: Family”
Deadline: beginning September
The FoF 4 Main Research Area Family has a transdisciplinary focus and aims to network scientists with research interests in the field of family research across all four FoFs (life sciences, natural sciences, humanities, social sciences) at Heidelberg University and to initiate joint research activities in this area.
A first network meeting is planned to take place in September 2023. Scientists from all disciplines at Heidelberg University and from all academic career stages with a research focus on family research are cordially invited to attend. The specific date will be announced in due course.
ALL DISCIPLINES: eDOCation – Young researchers ("eDOCs") Further education for companies
What is eDOCation all about?
eDOCation is the first online platform where young scientists ("eDOCs") offer continuing education for companies. I launched the initiative together with my former doctoral colleague Tobias Hornig (now a data scientist at Siemens). The platform contributes to the transfer of knowledge from universities to business practice and to improving the financial situation and future prospects of doctoral students, postdocs and junior professors. Market research conducted by us has shown that our eDOCs could earn a high three-digit € amount for a two-hour research workshop in companies. At the same time, eDOCation offers companies and their employees the opportunity to benefit from state-of-the-art science in the sense of lifelong learning and to gain access to the country's brightest minds as mentors in the "war for talent". The company is currently being promoted by the Stifterverband as one of the "30 best ideas for the education, science and innovation system of tomorrow" as part of the WIRKUNG HOCH 100 initiative. More information about eDOCation is available at www.edocation.org and in the attached presentation.
You want to get to know us?
The eDOCation Powerbank regularly offers free and non-binding workshops that can support you in research & teaching as well as personal growth. The following events are planned for the semester break (including links to Eventbrite).
Would you like to give talks in companies and be one of our eDOCs?
Send us your application including the following documents
- CV [or link to LinkedIn profile],
- High resolution picture,
- research topic/s,
- training offer for companies (e.g. lectures, seminars, workshops),
- declaration that we may use your data,
please send your application to edoc@edocation.org. More information, such as selection criteria or forms of continuing education, can be found here. You can view the profiles of our current eDOCs here.
How else can you support us?
If you find the idea of eDOCation exciting, we would be happy if you would personally recommend it to friends and acquaintances in academia and industry. You can also help us to expand our network and keep up to date with the latest news by following us on LinkedIn.
POST-DOCS OF ALL DISCIPLINES: heiTRACKS Heidelberg University – Support for Postdoctoral Researchers - Two New Services
Career Coaching for Postdocs – Ongoing Services
Postdocs (2-4 years after completing their doctorate) now have the opportunity for individual Career Coaching. In confidential one-on-one meetings with a university internal coach, the own career path can be consciously reflected upon and actively shaped.
LIFE SCIENCES: Veranstaltungsreihe "Überlebensstrategien"
Überlebensstrategien ist ein gemeinsames Projekt der lebenswissenschaftlichen Sonderforschungsbereiche der Universität Heidelberg mit der Rhein-Neckar-Zeitung (RNZ). Die Redakteure der Stadtredaktion Heidelberg begleiten jeweils eine Veranstaltung mit ihren persönlichen Fragen zu den vorgestellten Forschungsthemen, den beteiligten Wissenschaftlern und den Methoden.
Dieses Format der Moderation soll eine lebendige Brücke zum Publikum bilden, das in den Dialog einbezogen wird. In zwanglosem Rahmen im Karlstorbahnhof und mit musikalischer Begleitung durch Mitglieder des Collegium Musicum stellen die Sonderforschungsbereiche ihre Fragestellungen und langfristigen Ziele vor.
Further Information (in German)
HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES: Interdisziplinäres Forum digitaler Textwissenschaften (Interdisciplinary Forum of Digital Textual Sciences)
Das Interdisziplinäre Forum digitaler Textwissenschaften ist ein offener Treffpunkt für alle, die mit Methoden der Digital Humanities arbeiten und über deren Hintergründe und Theorien diskutieren möchten. Einmal monatlich während der Vorlesungszeit finden öffentliche Vorträge statt mit der Möglichkeit, sich daran anschließend in gemütlicher Runde auszutauschen. Alle am Thema Interessierten sind zu den Veranstaltungen eingeladen. Wir möchten besonders Junior Researchers (Masterstudierende, Doktorandinnen und Doktoranden, Postdocs) ansprechen, eigene Projektideen im Rahmen des Forums vorzustellen und von der fachübergreifenden Expertise der Teilnehmer:innen zu profitieren. Die Veranstaltungen finden zwischen dem 04.11.2020 und dem 17.02.2021, jeweils um 18.15 Uhr als virtuelle Formate statt.
Further Information (in German)
Fellowships
VARIOUS DISCIPLINES: BMBK – Funding for applied energy research
Deadline: Jederzeit
The Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection (BMWK) supports companies, research institutes, universities and other institutions. New technologies, processes and services are needed to make Germany climate-neutral by 2045. At the same time, the resilience and security of the entire energy system must be maintained and expanded.
Collaborative projects involving industry and science are particularly welcome. The application procedure is usually a two-stage process.
Further Information (in German)
ALL DISCIPLINES: BMWK – R&D cooperation projects within the framework of ZIM
Deadline: Anytime
The "Central Innovation Program for SMEs" (ZIM) is an open-topic program to promote research and development (R&D) for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and for non-profit research institutions cooperating with them.
Funding is available for R&D cooperation projects between companies or between companies and research institutions for the development of innovative products, processes or technical services without restriction to specific technologies or industries.
At Heidelberg University, you can obtain advice on knowledge and technology transfer, on the exploitation of research results and on planning start-ups from the transfer agency hei_INNOVATION.
Further Information (in German)
ALL DISCIPLINES: DFG – Support for Researchers in View of the Terrorist Attacks on Israel and Their Consequences
Deadline: Anytime
In view of the current situation, the German Research Foundation (DFG) is offering targeted support and relief measures to researchers in DFG-funded projects who are affected by the terrorist attacks by Hamas on Israel and the current situation in the region.
Additional proposals of up to 20,000 euros can be submitted informally by the project leader at short notice with appropriate justification and should be decided on promptly. The DFG Head Office is available for individual consultations for more extensive project adjustments and additional funding requirements.
In general, funding that has already been approved can also be used to ensure the continuation of research work without any further effort.
VARIOUS DISCIPLINES: EFR – Future Fellowships "Green Hydrogen 2023"
Deadline: Anytime
With this scholarship program, the DAAD supports master's students, doctoral candidates and postdocs from various disciplines who are working in the field of "green hydrogen". Funding is provided for research projects and self-organized internships in the extended European Research Area (ERA).
Funding is also available for a stay in other non-European countries (e.g. Australia, New Zealand, Canada, South Korea, Japan). PhD students and PostDocs can submit their application at any time.
Further Information (in German)
LIFE SCIENCES: EMBO – Maria Leptin Science Journalism Fellowship
Deadline: Anytime
The fellowship are intended for life scientists who wish to pursue a career in science journalism and journalists who wish to deepen and broaden their knowledge of the latest research fields and technologies.
Fellows will receive stipends for a duration of three to twelve months to fund stays in media outlets of any type, editorial offices or research institutions of their choice to help advance their careers.
Life scientists applying must have a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree, or higher, and must have published samples of any kind of their work in science journalism on topics related to basic biological research. Applicants must reside in one of the 31 EMBC Member States.
Applications can be submitted throughout the year, with three selection rounds per year. All complete applications received by 1 February, 1 June or 1 October will be considered. All applicants will be notified no later than four weeks after the respective selection deadline.
ALL DISCIPLINES: Fulbright Program – Fellowships for Research and Teaching
Deadline: Anytime
With the scholarships for German scientists, the Fulbright Commission supports the establishment and deepening of contacts between German and American universities and research institutions, the establishment of German and American guest lectureships and joint research projects at the respective universities involved.
Applications are open to postdoctoral scholars (professors, lecturers, and junior research assistants) who plan to spend three to nine months teaching and/or conducting research at an academic institution in the United States.
Applications can be submitted at any time, but at least nine months before the planned start of the stay. If you have any questions about the Research and Teaching program, please contact germanscholars@fulbright.de.
ALL DISCIPLINES: Humboldt Foundation – Henriette Herz-Scouting-Program
Deadline: Anytime
The Henriette Herz Scouting Program enables successful scientists in Germany to actively approach highly sought-after international researchers from abroad who have not yet applied to the Foundation and invite them to carry out joint research projects at their institutions.
Apply to become a scout if you hold a (junior) professorship or comparable management position (e.g. group leader) in Germany, can demonstrate visible academic success, have a good international network and successfully promote the careers of junior researchers. As a Humboldt Scout, you can identify up to three potential research fellows abroad per year and propose them for a Humboldt Research Fellowship.
Applications for a position as a scout can be made online at any time via the foundation's website.
PHYSICS: NSF/DFG – Funding Opportunity for Collaborations in Physics
Deadline: Anytime
To facilitate the support of collaborative work between US groups and their German counterparts, the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Physics Division (PHY) and the DFG’s Physics and Chemistry division have recently agreed on a joint lead-agency process for projects in the area of Physics.
Proposals in which the DFG is the lead agency can be submitted on a continuous basis. For proposals in which the lead agency is the NSF, please refer to the NSF-Physics Division for specific timing of deadlines.
ALL DISCIPLINES: Vector Foundation – Emergency aid for Ukrainian refugee scientists
Deadline: Anytime
In view of the dramatic situation in Ukraine, the Vector Foundation would like to offer low-threshold support to refugee scientists quickly and unbureaucratically. To this end, the Vector Foundation provides funding to universities and research institutions in Baden-Württemberg to temporarily employ Ukrainian researchers who have fled in existing working groups and projects.
Universities, colleges and research institutions in Baden-Württemberg can apply for the funding together with the guest researcher. The funding will be paid out in the form of a fixed sum of 25,000 € per funded person. This call is open to all subject areas.
Applications for funding can now be submitted online via the Foundation's application portal.
Further Information (in German)
VARIOUS DISCIPLINES: Vector Foundation – Grants for research projects in the field of climate protection
Application deadline: Anytime
The Vector Foundation has opened its 2024 call for proposals for the project "Research for Climate Protection". Project applications can be submitted on an ongoing basis. The program supports researchers in their search for scientific and technical solutions for better climate protection. The current call for proposals is aimed at scientists who are working on new innovative concepts or technological (further) developments to reduce CO2 concentrations in the atmosphere.
Universities, colleges and non-university research institutions in Baden-Württemberg are eligible to apply. Projects can be carried out as individual or joint projects. Up to 350,000 euros can be applied for per project for a maximum duration of 36 months.
There is no deadline for submission. Applications for funding can be submitted online via the application portal throughout the year.
Further Information (only German)
VARIOUS DISCIPLINES: Carl-Zeiss-Stiftung – CZS endowed professorships
Deadline: 15.08.2024 (internally) / 30.11.2024 (externally)
The Carl Zeiss Foundation's "CZS Endowed Professorships" program enables universities to attract outstanding STEM scientists to their respective research locations.
Endowed professorships within the foundation's three focus areas are funded with up to five million euros for up to ten years: Artificial Intelligence, Life Science Technologies and Resource Efficiency.
The proposed candidate should be outstanding in his or her field of research, internationally renowned and be able to be assigned to one of the CZS priority topics mentioned. Each university may only submit one application for a CZS endowed professorship per selection procedure.
Please send your proposal for review and selection by the Rectorate by August 15, 2024 (internal deadline) to Dr. Simon Kopp: simon.kopp@zuv.uni-heidelberg.de.
VARIOUS DISCIPLINES: BMBF – Preliminary scientific studies on the future of value creation in Germany
Deadline: 18.08.2024
The BMBF funds interdisciplinary collaborative projects with the aim of supporting science-driven research into the future of value creation in the following areas:
- Potentials of automation
- Use of artificial intelligence
- Digitalization and virtualization in value creation systems
- New ways of promoting learning and changing work cultures
- Working environments and value propositions of socially necessary services
- Service innovations and business models in the context of regional value creation and sustainability
The eligible expenditure may not exceed EUR 400,000 including a project allowance per project. The duration of a preliminary study is a maximum of twelve months.
Further Information (only German)
VARIOUS DISCIPLINES: Altner-Combecher-Kohler-Foundation – Promotion of practical projects for the energy transition
Bewerbungsfrist: 21.08.2024
The Altner-Combecher-Kohler Foundation provides funding of up to EUR 25,000 for innovative and practical projects relating to the energy transition. Different sectors such as mobility, heating, nutrition, but also projects on communication, behavior or education can play a role.
The funding application should address and further develop issues relating to the energy transition. Both content-related aspects and stakeholder-related perspectives should be taken into account.
Further Information (only German)
VARIOUS DISCIPLINES: BMBF – Research on current developments in the People's Republic of China
Deadline: 26.08.2024
With this measure, the BMBF is pursuing the goal of expanding current knowledge about relevant developments in and from the People's Republic of China. To this end, researchers from various disciplines will work together to examine these issues from different perspectives.
As a rule, the projects are funded with up to 500,000 euros for a period of up to 48 months. When submitting an outline, the Research Department asks for a brief notification to the Heidelberg Research Service.
Further Information (onyl German)
VARIOUS DISCIPLINES: Europäische Forschungsrat (ERC) – Open Call: Advanced Grants 2024
Deadline: 29.08.2024
The European Research Council (ERC) funds researchers to advance basic research and visionary projects and to open up new areas of knowledge. ERC Advanced Grants support outstanding, established researchers who have achieved significant research results in the last 10 years. Funding can be applied for up to 5 years with a maximum budget of 2.5 million EUR.
There are no thematic requirements for ERC applications, which are open to all research areas (so-called "bottom up" approach). The proposals only have to be assigned to the individual domains and panels for the application process. The ERC application can be submitted by any scientist, regardless of nationality, together with a host institution.
Further Information (onyl German)
ALL DISCIPLINES: DAAD – PRIME: Postdoctoral Researchers International Mobility Experience
Deadline: 30.08.2024
With this funding program, the DAAD supports international mobility in the postdoctoral phase through fixed-term positions at German universities. PRIME includes a 12-month secondment abroad and a six-month abroad and a six-month re-integration phase at a German university.
With the research project and research stay PRIME Fellows gain an important qualification qualification for a future career in science. Eligible are above-average scientists from all disciplines who have completed their doctorate with very good results before the start of the funding period.
HISTORY: BKM – Project funding for the preservation and evaluation of German culture and history in Eastern Europe
Deadline: 31.08.2024
Applications for funding can be submitted to the Federal Institute for Culture and History of Eastern Europe (BKGE) for academic projects on researching and communicating the culture and history of Germans in Eastern Europe.
The projects should relate to the culture and history of the regions where Germans used to live or still live today, taking into account key topics such as flight, expulsion, migration and integration.
Funding is available from an application amount of 10,000 euros up to a maximum of 100,000 euros per year per project. Excluded from this are events and publications, for which an application amount of at least 5,000 euros applies.
VARIOUS DISCIPLINES: BMBF – Basic technologies on the way to a fusion power plant
Deadline: 31.08.2024
The aim of the BMBF funding measure is to research and develop essential key technologies that are necessary for the successful demonstration of a fusion power plant in the future. The research to be funded should focus on one of the two key areas:
- Module A: "Key technologies"
- Module B: "Test and measurement infrastructure"
The funding period is usually up to three years. The application procedure is a two-stage process. When submitting an outline, the Research Department asks for a brief notification to the Heidelberg Research Service.
Further Information (only German)
VARIOUS DISCIPLINES: BMBF – Urban Mining: Development of anthropogenic deposits as a source of raw materials
Deadline: 02.09.2024
The aim of the measure is the development and model testing of innovative solutions for the management of anthropogenic deposits through urban mining for the extraction of secondary raw materials and their return to the economic cycle.
There are two modules. In the first module, collaborative R&D projects are funded. In the second module, a networking and transfer project is funded, which is intended to strengthen the innovative power of the implementation-oriented joint projects through targeted networking and professional transfer support for the consortia.
The projects are generally funded for a period of up to 36 months. The application process has two stages. In the first stage, project outlines must be submitted by September 2, 2024 at the latest.
When submitting an outline, the Research Department asks for a brief notification to the Heidelberg Research Service (see contact below).
VARIOUS DISCIPLINES: BMBF – Funding of trans- and interdisciplinary research networks on pandemic prevention and response
Deadline: 04.09.2024
The aim is to establish inter- and transdisciplinary research networks that conduct research on known, new and/or novel variants of known, transmissible pathogens with epidemic/pandemic potential or on antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
It is expected that the measure will enable relevant areas of health research (e.g. human and veterinary medicine, relevant environmental disciplines as well as social sciences and humanities) to network across disciplines and sectors in research networks.
Product developments of diagnostics, therapeutics and vaccines as well as clinical studies are not funded. Collaborations can generally be funded for a period of up to five years. The application procedure has a two-stage structure.
VARIOUS DISCIPLINES: BMBF – Science Year 2025
Deadline: 04.09.2024
The BMBF is funding individual or joint projects that meet the objectives of the Science Year 2025. Specifically, the aim is to stimulate science communication projects in the field of "Future Energy" that create particularly low-threshold participation opportunities and are primarily dialog-oriented or participatory in their impact dimension.
There are four subject areas:
- Solutions for the energy transition
- Energy in a global context
- The future of energy in everyday life
- Transformations in the energy supply
The projects can be funded with a grant of 30,000 euros to 100,000 euros. In exceptional cases, higher grants may also be awarded.
Further Information (only German)
VARIOUS DISCIPLINES: BMBF – Support of international collaborative projects within the framework of the National Bioeconomy Strategy
Deadline: 05.09.2023
The BMBF supports collaborative research and development projects involving foreign partners in order to strengthen the implementation of the National Bioeconomy Strategy in an international context.
Specifically, research and innovation projects are to be funded that contribute to sustainable and efficient production systems in agriculture and in food and feed production.
This applies in particular to projects that pursue resource-saving and efficient approaches in the application and recovery of fertilizers or research agricultural cultivation methods that lead to reduced use of fertilizers.
Projects to be funded are generally supported for up to three years with up to EUR 500,000. The application procedure has three stages.
Further Information (only German)
VARIOUS DISCIPLINES: DAAD – Program for the project-related exchange of persons with Kyoto University 2025-2027
Deadline: 10.09.2024
The program, initiated jointly by the DAAD and Kyoto University, serves to establish sustainable partnerships and networks between German universities or non-university German research institutions and Kyoto University and its partners.
The particular focus is on the exchange of early career researchers (ECR) whose research contributes to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The funding consists of mobility and subsistence allowances and is aimed exclusively at doctoral students and postdoctoral researchers who completed their doctorate no more than five years ago. Selection is made by the DAAD in consultation with Kyoto University.
Further Information (only German)
VARIOUS DISCIPLINES: Field of Focus 1 – Explorer Call 2024
Deadline: 13.09.2024
Explorer Projects aim to initiate novel collaborative research concepts in a forward-looking research domain, involving different disciplines and crossing different scales in experimental design. Joint projects of a junior researcher (group leader or senior postdoc) with at least one other research group (junior or senior) from different fields and institutions are financially supported for up to two years, in order to create the basis for subsequent third-party funding.
The funding duration is two years with a maximum amount of funding of 100.000 Euro per year. A project can be co-supported by own funds. An applicant’s own position cannot be funded via this call. At least 2 groups from different Field of Focus 1 institutions (Faculty of Biosciences, Faculty of Engineering, Faculties of Medicine Heidelberg and Mannheim, DKFZ, EMBL, MPl-mF, ZI) should work jointly on the project proposed, with at least one junior researcher (group leader or senior postdoc) being involved.
VARIOUS DISCIPLINES: BMBF – Research cooperation with Taiwan in the field of microelectronics
Deadline: 15.09.2024
With this measure, the BMBF, together with Taiwan's National Science and Technology Council (NSTC), is pursuing the goal of creating long-term cooperative research relationships in microelectronics between Germany and Taiwan. In terms of subject matter and content, research collaborations are to be funded that are aimed at new research approaches and methods within the entire field of microelectronics.
The range of topics in the 2024 call for proposals covers three main areas:
- Development and research of new design tools and methods
- Design, development and research of application-specific, customized microchips
- Researching and testing innovative approaches and concepts for system integration
The target funding period is three years. The application procedure has a two-stage structure. In the first stage, project outlines must be submitted in English.
LIFE SCIENCES: BMBF – Strengthening start-up activities in the life sciences
Deadline: 15.09.2024
With this measure, the BMBF aims to increase start-up activities in the life sciences and accelerate the transfer from basic research to application. Funding is provided in two phases.
In the first funding phase, the proof-of-concept for the research approach is to be developed or further developed and concrete strategies for commercialization in the form of a spin-off are to be developed.
In the second funding phase, the basis for the sustainable development of the spin-off company is to be laid by further increasing the degree of maturity of the research approach, developing strategies for the market launch and further substantiating the business model.
VARIOUS DISCIPLINES: BMBF – Interactive technologies for gender-specific health
Deadline: 17.09.2024
The aim of the BMBF funding measure is to anchor gender aspects in medical research and care using interactive digital technologies. The guideline is divided into three modules:
- Module 1: Networking and accompanying research
- Module 2: Diagnosis
- Module 3: Therapy recommendations
Module 1 will be funded for a period of up to four years. Modules 2 and 3 are generally intended to run for three years
Further Information (only German)
VARIOUS DISCIPLINES: DFG-Fraunhofer Cooperation – Trilateral Knowledge Transfer Projects
Deadline: 17.09.2023
The DFG and Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft fund trilateral transfer projects that aim to close the gap between basic research and its application. Applications can be submitted for trilateral transfer projects with a partner from a university/university of applied sciences (HAW or FH), a Fraunhofer partner (Fraunhofer-funded) and an application partner (self-financed).
The duration of the projects is a maximum of three years. The DFG and Fraunhofer each provide funding of up to 3 million euros per call. The application procedure has two stages.
ALL DISCIPLINES: Alexander von Humboldt Foundation – Feodor Lynen Research Fellowships
Deadline: Anytime
With the Feodor Lynen Research Fellowships, the Humboldt Foundation enables researchers from Germany with above-average qualifications to spend long-term research periods abroad with members of the Humboldt Network. Applications are possible from all disciplines and for all countries abroad.
Who is eligible to apply?
Postdocs who are at the beginning of their academic career and have completed their doctorate no more than four years ago can apply for a 6 to 24-month fellowship.
Experienced researchers who completed their doctorate no more than twelve years ago can apply for a 6- to 18-month fellowship. Applicants are expected to have a clearly recognisable independent academic profile. As a rule, they should therefore already be working at least as a post-doctoral lecturer or junior professor, be in charge of a junior research group or be able to demonstrate several years of independent academic activity.
Scholarship benefits
The amount of the scholarship varies depending on the destination country and living situation. Please use the scholarship calculator to calculate the amount individually. Travel expenses are additionally reimbursed.
ALL DISCIPLINES: Heidelberg University – Bridging funding for PostDocs within the framework of heiTRACKS
Deadline: Anytime
Introducing the option of bridging funding for independent junior researchers on the path to professorship within the framework of the heiTRACKS programme.
For independent junior researchers who from July 1st, 2021 acquire an ERC Starting Grant or a DFG Emmy Noether Independent Junior Research Group Leader, Heidelberg University offers bridging funding as part of its heiTRACKS programme for the promotion of young researchers. Subject to a positive evaluation, the position of the junior research group leader will continue to be financed until a professorship is attained (but for a maximum of three years). The evaluation takes place at the end of the fourth year of the project and includes as criteria (1) the successful acquisition of further third-party funding, amounting to at least 200,000 EUR and (2) subject-specific outstanding and independent publication achievements.
Please note: Bridging funding does not apply to the Medical Faculties Mannheim and Heidelberg.
For further questions on bridging funding and advice on the application procedures for ERC Starting Grants and the DFG Emmy Noether programme, please contact the project manager(s) responsible for your area of research in the Heidelberg Research Service of the Research Division (D6).
VARIOUS DISCIPLINES: Heidelberg University – Fields of Focus 4: Early-Career Projects Get Started!
Deadline: Anytime
The Research Council of FoF4: „Self-Regulation and Regulation: Individuals and Societies” plans to fund research projects by early-career researchers (i.e., regularly post-doctoral researchers with non-permanent positions but eventually also doctoral students) who intend to use on of the core facilities at Heidelberg University for a specific research project.
This call is open for all areas of research. Projects should address one specific research aim or comprise one particular study that then provides the necessary preliminary work for acquiring third-party funding (e.g. a DFG individual grant).
ALL DISCIPLINES: European Commission – Open Access Publishing Plattform
No Deadlines
The European Commission has launched the Open Access publishing platform "Open Research Europe" for publishing research results from Horizon 2020. The platform facilitates OA compliance for project beneficiaries and provides a publishing venue for researchers to share their results and findings and engage in open, constructive research discussion, including through peer review.
MEDICINE AND NATURAL SCIENCES: Stipendien der Max-Kade-Foundation
Deadline: Anytime
Das Stipendienprogramms der Max-Kade-Foundation zielt darauf ab, Forschungsaufenthalte von Wissenschaftlerinnen und Wissenschaftlern aus den Bereichen der Naturwissenschaften und Medizin aus der Bundesrepublik Deutschland in den USA zu fördern.
Die Stipendien sind für überdurchschnittlich qualifizierte Nachwuchswissenschaftlerinnen und Nachwuchswissenschaftler (im Regelfall bis zu 12 Jahren nach Promotion) bestimmt, die sich bereits durch eine mehrjährige Forschungstätigkeit oder herausragende Forschungsleistungen fachlich ausweisen können.
Die Stipendien werden für die Dauer von 12 Monaten vergeben. Das Grundstipendium beträgt 53.500 USD. Es können Zuschläge für Ehegatten/Lebenspartner/Kinder/Reisekosten gewährt werden.
Further Information (in German)
ALL DISCIPLINES: Walter Benjamin-Programm (Postdocs)
Deadline: Anytime
Das Walter Benjamin-Programm ermöglicht es Wissenschaftlerinnen und Wissenschaftlern in der Qualifizierungsphase im Anschluss an die Promotion, ein eigenes Forschungsvorhaben am Ort ihrer Wahl selbständig umzusetzen.
Mit der Einwerbung von Fördergeldern für ein eigenständiges Forschungsvorhaben wird der Grundstein für die weitere, zunehmend selbständige wissenschaftliche Karriere gelegt und die erwünschte Eigenverantwortlichkeit von besonders qualifizierten Postdoktorandinnen und Postdoktoranden gestärkt. Das Programm dient damit der Förderung der frühen wissenschaftlichen Karriere. Es hat zum Ziel, die in dieser Karrierephase relevante Mobilität und thematische Weiterentwicklung zu unterstützen, daher ist in dem Programm im Regelfall ein Wechsel der Einrichtung vorgesehen.
Antragsberechtigt sind Wissenschaftlerinnen und Wissenschaftler ausschließlich in einer frühen wissenschaftlichen Karrierephase. Eine Förderung bedingt eine abgeschlossene wissenschaftliche Ausbildung (mit Promotion). Das Vorhaben darf an keiner Einrichtung angesiedelt werden, die nicht gemeinnützig ist, oder die die Veröffentlichung der Ergebnisse in allgemein zugänglicher Form nicht gestattet.
Further Information (in German)
NATURAL SCIENCES AND MEDICINE: Leopoldina-Postdoc-Stipendium
Deadline: Anytime
Zielgruppe des Programms sind jüngere Nachwuchswissenschaftlerinnen und Nachwuchswissenschaftler aus Deutschland, Österreich und der Schweiz aus naturwissenschaftlichen und medizinischen Fachgebieten, die bereits ein eigenständiges Forschungsprofil erkennen lassen. Bei bewilligter Förderung führen sie eigenständige Projekte an den renommiertesten Forschungsstätten ihrer Disziplinen im Ausland durch. Deutsche Wissenschaftlerinnen und Wissenschaftler müssen Forschungsstätten im Ausland wählen.
Österreichische und schweizerische Wissenschaftlerinnen und Wissenschaftler können sich nur für Gastinstitute in Deutschland bewerben.
Ziel des Programms ist, dass die Geförderten nach Ablauf des Förderzeitraums in ihr Heimatland zurückkehren und ihre erworbene Qualifikation in den Wissenschaftsstandort einbringen.
Further Information (in German)
VARIOUS DISCIPLINES: Fritz-Thyssen-Stiftung: Forschungsstipendien für Postdocs
Deadline: Anytime
The Fritz Thyssen Foundation is awarding research stipends to junior postdocs who want to fully focus on a research project of their choice for one to two years.
Eligible are postdocs who have been awarded their doctoral / PhD degrees one to two years prior to their applications. They should be able to carry out their project within one to two years. The project needs to be linked to their own, independent research plan that is to be carried out while working at a university or non-profit research organisation.
An application can be filed in the following areas of support (for details, please visit the webpage of the Thyssen foundation):
- History, Language & Culture
- The interdisciplinary field “Image–Sound–Language”
- State, Economy and Society
- Medicine and the Natural Sciences
Funding is basically reserved for projects that are related to the promotion areas of the Foundation and have a clear connection to the German research system. This connection can be established either at a personal level through German scientists working on the project, at an institutional level through non-German scientists being affiliated to German research institutes or through studies on topics related thematically to German research interests.
No stipends are awarded for doctoral dissertations or “Habilitationen” (post-doctoral research) or to complete such works to follow up support through other institutions. The foundation generally does not accept any applications for projects if applications are being filed with other institutions offering support at the same time. An application that is refused by another institution can be filed with the foundation along with a note explaining why it was refused.
ALL DISCIPLINES: Förderprogramme – Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS)
Deadline: abhängig vom jeweiligen Programm
Die Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) bietet u.a. folgende Stipendien für Doktorandinnen und Doktoranden und Wissenschaftlerinnen und Wissenschaftler an deutschen Hochschulen an:
- JSPS Summer Program, für Doktoranden und Postdoktoranden:
Dauer: 2 Monate, Mitte Juni bis Mitte August - JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship (short-term), für Doktoranden und Postdoktoranden:
Dauer: 1 bis 12 Monate
Postdocs mit Aufenthalt von über mehr als 6 Monate - JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship (standard), für Postdoktoranden: Dauer: 12-24 Monate, Stipendienantritt zwischen 01. Dezember und 31. März nicht möglich
- JSPS Invitation Fellowship (short-term), Abschluss der Promotion vor mind. 6 Jahren: Dauer: 14 bis 60 Tage
Further Information (in German)
HEIDELBERG UNIVERSITY: Open Access Publishing Fund
Heidelberg University supports researchers who are willing to publish articles in open access journals with a publishing fund to cover article processing charges. One of the prerequisites for funding is that you are a researcher at Heidelberg University as well as the submitting or corresponding author of the article, who is responsible for the payment of the publication fee.
HISTORICAL SCIENCES: Forschungsstipendien am Deutschen Historischen Institut Paris
Deadline: Anytime
Das Deutsche Historische Institut Paris (DHIP) fördert den wissenschaftlichen Nachwuchs im Bereich der Geschichtswissenschaften. Es vergibt hierzu Stipendien an fortgeschrittene M.A.-Studierende, Doktorandinnen und Doktoranden, Post-Doktorandinnen und Post-Doktoranden und Habilitierte für Forschungsvorhaben zur westeuropäischen, insbesondere zur französischen und deutsch-französischen Geschichte.
Das DHIP unterstützt laufende Forschungsprojekte in ihrer Durchführung (Mobilitäts-Stipendien, Resident-Stipendien) sowie die Entwicklung neuer Forschungsprojekte (Forschungsstart-Stipendien).
Die Stipendien des DHIP richten sich an Bewerberinnen und Bewerber aus der deutschen Wissenschaftslandschaft, unabhängig von ihrer Nationalität. Die Zugehörigkeit zu einer deutschen Krankenversicherung ist obligatorisch. Die Höhe eines Stipendiums des DHIP beträgt monatlich 2.000 € für Habilitierte sowie Post-Doktoranden und Post-Doktorandinnen, 1.500 € für Doktorandinnen und Doktoranden und 1.200 € für M.A.-Studierende.
Further Information (in German)
Awards
VARIOUS DISCIPLINES: Alexander von Humboldt Foundation – Carl Zeiss Humboldt Research Award
Deadline: Anytime
With the Carl Zeiss Humboldt Research Award, the Humboldt Foundation honors an internationally recognized scientific personality from abroad and his or her body of work to date.
The prize is awarded to researchers in the fields of mathematics, computer science and natural sciences who have established a cooperation with colleagues in Baden-Württemberg, Rhineland-Palatinate and Thuringia.
The prize is endowed with 100,000 euros, supplemented by funds amounting to 50,000 euros for continued financing of the cooperation established. Nominations can be submitted throughout the year.
If nominated, the Research Department would appreciate a brief notification: guenther.mittler@zuv.uni-heidelberg.de
VARIOUS DISCIPLINES: Alexander von Humboldt Foundation – Humboldt Research Award
Deadline: Anytime
This science prize honors leading international scientists from all disciplines from abroad for their overall work to date. The prize money amounts to 60,000 euros.
Excellent researchers from abroad from all disciplines and all countries can be nominated for the Humboldt Research Award. The award winners are also invited to carry out research projects of their own choice in Germany in cooperation with specialist colleagues.
An independent selection committee of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation decides on the nominations submitted twice a year in spring and fall. The review process takes approximately six months.
VARIOUS DISCIPLINES: DKFZ – Günther Schütz Prize 2024
Deadline: 30.08.2024
The Günther Schütz Prize honors outstanding scientific achievements and will be awarded to a young scientist working in biomedical research at the DKFZ or Heidelberg University. The prize money of 3.000 EUR is intended to recognize young talent at early stage and support their career promotion.
Any Ph.D. student or postdoc within her/his first post-doctoral position who holds a primary affiliation at the DKFZ or Heidelberg University and has published a peer-reviewed paper of outstanding merit can apply for the prize.
MATHEMATICS: Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters – Abel Prize
Deadline: 01.09.2024
The Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters hereby calls for nominations of candidates for the Abel Prize. The award recognizes outstanding scientific work in the field of mathematics, including mathematical aspects of computer science, mathematical physics, probability, numerical analysis and scientific computing, statistics and applications of mathematics in the sciences.
The Abel Prize amounts to NOK 7,5 million. The right to nominate is open to anyone. Self-nominations will not be considered.
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ALL DISCIPLINES: Heidelberg University Hospital – AI-assisted Writing
We are interested in how AI can be used in language editing. For what purpose do you already use AI in your writing? How do you deal with the current unclear situation of data processing and plagiarism?
We would be happy to share first-hand experience or information on this matter and start a campus-wide discussion.
If you have further questions or want to participate, please contact Mrs. Cathrin Vogt: cathrin.vogt@med.uni-heidelberg.de.
We look forward to hearing from you!
