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ALL DISCIPLINES: Campus+ – Webinar “How to present research to a wider audience for greater impact”
When? Anytime
Where? Online
In its latest webinar, Campus+ spoke to four experts from the UK and North America to discuss how to expand the reach of your research beyond your institution.
Denise Baden from the University of Southampton, Patricia Raun from Virginia Tech, Gregory Goldsmith from Chapman University and Krystina Silva from the University of Alberta talked to us about:
- How to use new media to amplify your work
- How to build a stand-out online profile
- Effective ways to discuss the impact of your research
- Innovative methods of communication
You can watch the webinar free of charge on the website of Campus+.
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 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.
ALL DISCIPLINES: Heidelberg University – heiSKILLS "Meet2Talk Event"
When? 04.12.2024, 6-8 pm
Where? Online
The "Meet2Talk" format is intended to provide a regular platform for the university's teaching staff to exchange ideas on current topics of teaching and learning as well as good practice examples of innovative teaching projects.
The fourth event includes a presentation followed by a discussion on the topic of "Peer Support in Doctoral Research". In it Dr. Swantje Schirmer (Alliance Referee for Quality Management, 4EU+ Alliance) will present the "Agile Project Management Framework 'ScrumAdemia'".
If you are interested, you can participate in the event via the link.
ALL DISCIPLINES: UNIFY – Symposium "Lost in Discourse - the scope of freedom of expression and academic freedom"
When? 04.12.224, 9-17 Uhr
Where? Alte Universität, Aula, Grabengasse 1, 69117 Heidelberg
Political and social disputes are also reflected in debates at universities and require an academic examination of the topics of freedom of opinion and academic freedom.
What rules are needed for this? How do freedom of expression and academic freedom relate to each other in the AGG? Can there be limits to what can be said in teaching and academia, depending on the context or setting? How can genuine dialog between people at the university succeed, beyond media echo chambers and the attention economy?
With keynotes by Hanno Kube (UHD) and Geraldine Rauch (TU Berlin), a panel discussion with Sarah Elsuni (UAS Frankfurt), Hannah Hecker (Uni Tübingen), Kathia Serrano (UHD), Machiel Keestra (Uni Amsterdam), Thomas Fuchs (UHD) and workshops with Nele Matz-Lück (CAU), Frederek Musall (Uni Würzburg) and Machiel Keestra (Uni Amsterdam).
ALL DISCIPLINES: Heidelberg University – Invitation to General Assembly and “Stammtisch”
When? 04.12.2024, 6 pm
Where? Käthe-Leichter-Forum, Im Neuenheimer Feld 370
The Doctoral Convention is the council of Heidelberg University tasked with the representation of doctoral researchers. It functions in an advisory capacity to faculties and other university councils in all matters that relate to the studies of doctoral researchers.
As the incoming members of the Executive Committee for the Doctoral Convention, we would like to kindly invite you to our next General Assembly, which will take place together with our monthly Stammtisch.
The General Assembly constitutes the democratic foundation of the Doctoral Convention, with all doctoral researchers at Heidelberg University having voting rights there. At the next General Assembly, we plan to introduce our team and share our plans for this academic year (2024-2025).
If you wish to suggest discussion of a particular topic on the agenda you can contact the doctoral convention until 02.12.2024: doktorandenkonvent@uni-heidelberg.de.
ALL DISCIPLINES: Karlsruher Institute für Technology – NXTGN Expert Day for Researchers
When? 05.12.2024, 1.30-5.30 pm (Registration: 25.11.2024)
Where? Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
At the Expert Day, researchers (Ph.Ds and Post Docs) come together with experts from various companies, transfer centers and the venture capital sector to discuss spin-offs, generate research partnerships and find jobs in the industry.
This will be followed by the Gründerglühwein, where you will have the opportunity to get to know the Karlsruhe startup scene. The number of participants is limited, registrations are possible until November 25, 2024.
Further Information (only German)
ALL DISCIPLINES: University Trier – Interdisciplinary Graduate Conference
When? 05./06.12.2024
Where? Online
The DocColloq university group at Trier University is organizing an international and interdisciplinary graduate conference "Knowledge creates change – ideas, processes and theories from research". The conference is open to doctoral candidates from all disciplines, regardless of their institutional affiliation or stage of their doctorate.
The goal is to promote interdisciplinary networking among doctoral students, provide insights into other disciplines, and to gain new impulses for one's own research project. In addition, the aim is to create new impulses for potential courses of action in discussion rounds and personal conversations.
In addition to lectures with subsequent debates, there will be an opportunity to present doctoral and research projects in the context of media sessions. Contributions can be given in German or English; it is important that they are understandable for people from outside the field.
The Graduate Conference is looking for contributions from all disciplines that demonstrate current changes in research and science or present ideas, processes and theories that promote change in the above-mentioned areas.
mentioned above.
Further Information (only German)
ALL DISCIPLINES: University of Bayreuth – University certificate "Planetary Health"
When? 01.01. – 01.07.2025 (Deadline: 08.12.2024)
Where? Online
The University of Bayreuth offers the certificate course "Planetary Health: Health, Nutrition and Environment". The certificate course is funded by the DAAD and is therefore free of charge.
Participants in the course learn about the effects of environmental and climate change on human health and, upon successful completion, receive a university certificate that demonstrates their expertise in the fields of health sciences and environmental sciences.
The program prepares participants for the German job market and strengthens their expertise. In addition, course participants receive coaching for the application process, soft skills training and job mentoring.
Further Information (only German)
VARIOUS DISCIPLINES: Heidelberg University – Second Academic Forum Chile-Germany
When? 16-18.06.2025 (Registration: 17.11.2024)
Where? Technical University of Berlin
The Academic Forum Chile-Germany was launched in 2023 and took place for the first time in Santiago in June 2023. It aims to strengthen existing bilateral scientific links and establish new bilateral collaborations. The aim is to jointly tackle global challenges, in particular environmental threats in an unpredictable and multipolar world.
The participating scientists will tackle these challenges by promoting cooperation between Chilean and German institutions and using interdisciplinary knowledge to develop sustainable, science-based solutions.
The forum will take place from June 16 to 18, 2025 in Berlin and will be hosted by the Technical University of Berlin:
Online registration for participation is open until November 17. All details are available here.
Contact person for questions about the process, participation and funding opportunities: Dr. Inés Recio, HCLA, ines.recio@hcla.uni-heidelberg.de.
Further Information (only German)
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: 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: Various Dates
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: UNIFY – Symposium "Lost in Discourse - the scope of freedom of expression and academic freedom"
When? 04.12.224, 9-17 Uhr
Where? Alte Universität, Aula, Grabengasse 1, 69117 Heidelberg
Political and social disputes are also reflected in debates at universities and require an academic examination of the topics of freedom of opinion and academic freedom.
What rules are needed for this? How do freedom of expression and academic freedom relate to each other in the AGG? Can there be limits to what can be said in teaching and academia, depending on the context or setting? How can genuine dialog between people at the university succeed, beyond media echo chambers and the attention economy?
With keynotes by Hanno Kube (UHD) and Geraldine Rauch (TU Berlin), a panel discussion with Sarah Elsuni (UAS Frankfurt), Hannah Hecker (Uni Tübingen), Kathia Serrano (UHD), Machiel Keestra (Uni Amsterdam), Thomas Fuchs (UHD) and workshops with Nele Matz-Lück (CAU), Frederek Musall (Uni Würzburg) and Machiel Keestra (Uni Amsterdam).
ALL DISCIPLINES: Heidelberg University – Invitation to General Assembly and “Stammtisch”
When? 04.12.2024, 6 pm
Where? Käthe-Leichter-Forum, Im Neuenheimer Feld 370
The Doctoral Convention is the council of Heidelberg University tasked with the representation of doctoral researchers. It functions in an advisory capacity to faculties and other university councils in all matters that relate to the studies of doctoral researchers.
As the incoming members of the Executive Committee for the Doctoral Convention, we would like to kindly invite you to our next General Assembly, which will take place together with our monthly Stammtisch.
The General Assembly constitutes the democratic foundation of the Doctoral Convention, with all doctoral researchers at Heidelberg University having voting rights there. At the next General Assembly, we plan to introduce our team and share our plans for this academic year (2024-2025).
If you wish to suggest discussion of a particular topic on the agenda you can contact the doctoral convention until 02.12.2024: doktorandenkonvent@uni-heidelberg.de.
ALL DISCIPLINES: Karlsruher Institute für Technology – NXTGN Expert Day for Researchers
When? 05.12.2024, 1.30-5.30 pm (Registration: 25.11.2024)
Where? Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
At the Expert Day, researchers (Ph.Ds and Post Docs) come together with experts from various companies, transfer centers and the venture capital sector to discuss spin-offs, generate research partnerships and find jobs in the industry.
This will be followed by the Gründerglühwein, where you will have the opportunity to get to know the Karlsruhe startup scene. The number of participants is limited, registrations are possible until November 25, 2024.
Further Information (only German)
ALL DISCIPLINES: University of Bayreuth – University certificate "Planetary Health"
When? 01.01. – 01.07.2025 (Deadline: 08.12.2024)
Where? Online
The University of Bayreuth offers the certificate course "Planetary Health: Health, Nutrition and Environment". The certificate course is funded by the DAAD and is therefore free of charge.
Participants in the course learn about the effects of environmental and climate change on human health and, upon successful completion, receive a university certificate that demonstrates their expertise in the fields of health sciences and environmental sciences.
The program prepares participants for the German job market and strengthens their expertise. In addition, course participants receive coaching for the application process, soft skills training and job mentoring.
Further Information (only German)
VARIOUS DISCIPLINES: Heidelberg University – Second Academic Forum Chile-Germany
When? 16-18.06.2025 (Registration: 17.11.2024)
Where? Technical University of Berlin
The Academic Forum Chile-Germany was launched in 2023 and took place for the first time in Santiago in June 2023. It aims to strengthen existing bilateral scientific links and establish new bilateral collaborations. The aim is to jointly tackle global challenges, in particular environmental threats in an unpredictable and multipolar world.
The participating scientists will tackle these challenges by promoting cooperation between Chilean and German institutions and using interdisciplinary knowledge to develop sustainable, science-based solutions.
The forum will take place from June 16 to 18, 2025 in Berlin and will be hosted by the Technical University of Berlin:
Online registration for participation is open until November 17. All details are available here.
Contact person for questions about the process, participation and funding opportunities: Dr. Inés Recio, HCLA, ines.recio@hcla.uni-heidelberg.de.
Further Information (only German)
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
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: 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: Anytime
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)
PHYSICS: BMBF – Photonics for digitized and automated production
Deadline: 30.11.2024
With this measure, the BMBF aims to harness the potential of photonic sensor and manufacturing processes for the realization of flexible digitalized and automated production by creating the technological basis for the integration of such processes into production processes.
- Module A: This module includes proposals with direct application relevance that aim to use the advantages of photonic processes for digitized and automated production processes
- Module B: This module addresses project proposals that aim to research new photonic or quantum technology-based sensor principles for digitalization and automation
The funding period is generally up to three years. The maximum funding amount in Module B is 2 million euros including bonuses and project lump sums per joint project. The application procedure has a two-stage structure.
Further Information (onyl German)
COMPUTER SCIENCE: BMBF – Quantum computing for test and consulting centers
Deadline: 30.11.2024
With this measure, the BMBF aims to create low-threshold opportunities for entrepreneurial or industrial users of quantum computing and to give them the opportunity to better assess the resources required for potential use cases for quantum algorithms or quantum-inspired algorithms.
To this end, the establishment of test and consulting centers that provide direct access to computing time on quantum computing systems for entrepreneurial research questions and offer support in the implementation of corresponding software is funded.
Projects are generally funded for up to four years. The application procedure has a two-stage structure.
Further Information (onyl German)
COMPUTER SCIENCE: BMBF – Technologies for resilient R&D supply chains in quantum technologies
Deadline: 30.11.2024
With this measure, the BMBF aims to accelerate the further development of quantum technologies in Germany and Europe with enabling technologies and at the same time to tap into the research strength and economic potential in the field of quantum computing and quantum sensor technology for companies.
The aim is to significantly improve technical specifications while also increasing reliability, reproducibility, operability, cost-effectiveness and geopolitical availability.
The funding period for joint projects is generally up to three years. The application procedure has a two-stage structure.
Further Information (onyl German)
VARIOUS DISCIPLINES: DFG – Priority Programme „Understanding Gaze“
Deadline: 03.12.2024
Eyes have been a subject of eye tracking research in the last century. This research has successfully identified and isolated various gaze measures (e.g. fixations, saccades, pupil-related features, visual scanpaths) pivotal for perceptual and cognitive processing. As these results are frequently isolated and examined in specialised laboratory tasks, the next step is to approach the bigger picture in which both the measures and the tasks are combined and contextualised.
The Priority Programme UGaze aims to investigate the role of gaze in conveying information about the dynamics and specifics of (preferably natural) tasks in order to understand how gaze patterns are interpreted by others during interactive and collaborative tasks, and to explore the use of gaze in multi-user scenarios.
Proposals must be written in English and submitted to the DFG by 3 December 2024.
Further Information (onyl German)
VARIOUS DISCIPLINES: BMBF – Promotion of research projects on ethical, legal and social aspects in the life sciences
Deadline: 04.12.2024
With this measure, the BMBF aims to support the implementation of excellent, interdisciplinary discourse projects on ethical, legal and social aspects (ELSA) in the life sciences. A particular aim of this measure is to promote innovative forms of discourse with new methodological accents.
Discourse projects are funded as individual or joint projects. The humanities, social sciences and educational sciences in conjunction with the life sciences are particularly targeted. Preference is given to projects involving the natural sciences or medical technology.
In addition to the actual discourse project, a preceding planning phase of usually up to six months, for example for method development, can also be funded. As a rule, projects can be funded for a period of up to two years.
Further Information (onyl German)
VARIOUS DISCIPLINES: DFG – Priority Programme “Nitrides4Future: Novel Materials and Device Concepts
Deadline: 04.12.2024
Semiconductors are the backbone of modern microelectronics – a key technology for innovation. Gallium nitride technology is increasingly developing into the second pillar of microelectronics, besides silicon CMOS technology. This Priority Programme focuses on fundamental but application-oriented research on emerging nitride semiconductors alongside device architectures enabled by them.
Novel nitride materials investigated in this programme should introduce functionalities beyond those of conventional III-N semiconductors, which in turn should enable novel or dramatically improved device functionalities. Novel nitrides investigated in this programme are required to be promising for integration with AlInGaN and GaN/AlN as the fundamental technology platform.
Proposals must be written in English and submitted to the DFG by 4 December 2024.
Further Information (onyl German)
VARIOUS DISCIPLINES: Südwestmetall – Südwestmetall Sponsorship Award 2023/2024
Deadline: 11.12.2024
The Association of the Metal and Electrical Industry in Baden-Württemberg is once again announcing the Southwest Metal Award for the promotion of young scientists at the nine state universities.
The nine promotional prizes, each endowed with EUR 5,000, are awarded for particularly outstanding dissertations that are relevant to the industrial working world and/or its sociopolitical framework.
Please send your proposal together with the required nomination documents (dissertation thesis, first and second opinions on the dissertation, detailed curriculum vitae) by December 11, 2024 to Sebastian Wallenstein: sebastian.wallenstein@zuv.uni-heidelberg.de.
Further Information (onyl German)
LIFE SCIENCES: Sanofi – iDEA iTech Awards Program
Deadline: 12.12.2024
Sanofi's iDEA-iTech Awards program is a booster for research projects on new technologies in the life sciences. The goal is to support scientists who pursue innovative research approaches, embrace the idea of research transfer, and want to put their projects on the fast track.
The project funding is EUR 120,000 for 1 year. In addition, Sanofi offers support through a regular exchange with a Sanofi expert. Ideally, the initial project will develop into a target-oriented further collaboration.
The procedure is two-stage. After initial submission and positive evaluation, a full proposal has to be submitted. Interested scientists are requested to contact Dr. Christoph Meyer at an early stage: by telephone +49 6221 54-12612 or by e-mail: christoph.meyer@zuv.uni-heidelberg.de.
COMPUTER SCIENCE: BMBF – Putting 6G into application
Deadline: 15.12.2024
With this measure, the BMBF aims to research 6G key technologies and complementary novel communication technologies and to demonstrate their performance with regard to key indicators such as achievable capability, energy efficiency, security or resilience in a relevant application context. The transfer of 6G into the application is also an important part of this.
Examples of possible fields of application include networked robotics, telemedicine, Industry 4.0, the mobility sector, virtual or augmented reality (VR/AR) as well as concepts for public and non-public mobile networks that are specifically tailored to key industrial sectors in Germany.
The application process has a two-stage structure. When submitting an outline, the Research Department asks for a brief notification to the Heidelberg Research Service.
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VARIOUS DISCIPLINES: BMBF – German-Egyptian Research Fund
Deadline: 16.12.2024
The BMBF measure aims to intensify cooperation between Germany and Egypt in the field of research and innovation. The aim is to develop long-term innovation partnerships between universities, research institutions and companies.
Where possible, the aim is to lay the foundations for the development of a sustainable innovation structure (e.g. start-ups, research-based small businesses). Projects must address one of the two priority topics:
- One Health: Human, animal and environmental health, including medical and veterinary research issues, environmental sciences, food-water-energy nexus, applied biotechnology and the health sector
- Green Transition: Resource-efficient economy in the context of ecological transition, including smart cities and (digital) urban development, circular economy, energy research, green mobility and sustainable transportation
Funding is provided in two successive funding phases. In the first funding phase, collaborative projects can be funded for up to 24 months. A selection of consortia or partners will be chosen for further funding of up to 18 months.
Funding under this guideline for the German partners is up to a maximum of 450,000 euros in funding phase 1 and up to a maximum of 150,000 euros in funding phase 2. When submitting an outline, the Research Department asks for a brief notification to the Heidelberg Research Service.
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ALL DISCIPLINES: UNIFY – Olympia Morata Program
Deadline: 16.12.2024
The aim of the program is to support above-average female postdoctoral researchers (i.e. FLINTA*) with outstanding qualification projects in the R2 phase (doctorate should not date back more than approx. 3-4 years).
The program comprises of several pillars: In addition to financial support, further training and career development measures are to be completed alongside the scientific project work and are mandatory.
Applications for funding must be sent electronically by e-mail as a PDF file to Carmen Waiblinger (carmen.waiblinger@uni-heidelberg.de).
Further Information (only German)
VARIOUS DISCIPLINES: BMBF – Call for funding for hydrogen research with Uruguay
Deadline: 19.12.2024
The BMBF call for funding aims to intensify scientific and technological cooperation (STC) between Germany and Uruguay in the field of green hydrogen (e.g. green hydrogen, hydrogen production processes, power-to-X processes).
As a rule, the funding amount per German project can be up to a maximum of €200,000 including a project lump sum, with a duration of up to 24 months.
The application procedure is a one-stage process. Applications must be submitted to the Heidelberg Research Service to obtain a legally binding signature.
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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
Deadline: Anytime
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.
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If you are looking for:
- test persons or collaborators for your doctoral project,
- for language or intercultural exchange (tandem, peer mentoring etc.) partners or
- for other forms of academic or professional exchange,
we would like to offer you the opportunity to post your search on our digital "bulletin board".
To post a search, please fill out the corresponding form (MS Word Doc) 
and send it to our email address: graduiertenakademie@uni-heidelberg.de
Please note:
- Your advertisement will be published with the following information: your first and last name, email address, and short description of your search request. If you would like a different format, please let us know in your message.
- The advertisement will appear on our digital bulletin board for a period of four weeks.
- A one-time extension of a further four weeks is possible upon request.
- If you complete your search before the four weeks are over, please let us know.
- We reserve the right to publish only search requests that are compatible with the mission statement and principles of the university.
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PSYCHOLOGY: LMU München – Study on the well-being of doctoral students and postdocs
What? Scientific Study
Was wird gesucht? Doctoral and Postdoctoral Candidates
The study examines the well-being of doctoral candidates and postdocs. Your participation will make a valuable contribution to further research and help to gain insights into improving the well-being of doctoral students and postdocs.
You will need approximately 10 minutes to complete the survey. The survey consists of a total of two interviews carried out 6 weeks apart. At the end of the survey, you can choose whether you would like to take part in the first or the second survey.
Participation is voluntary and your data will be stored pseudonymously. For a better presentation of the survey, we would like to ask you to process it on your laptop/PC.
If you have any further questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact Hannah Jannott: Hannah.Jannott@campus.lmu.de
