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Dear reader,
Completing your doctorate is a big step – but what comes afterwards? The postdoc phase offers a great range of career options and employment types. No matter which one you choose: German research institutions and companies offer young international researchers excellent opportunities to sharpen their profile and enter the next step in their careers.
In this issue of our newsletter, we have brought together important tips and resources for postdocs as well as those already more advanced in their careers. From paths to a professorship in Germany to dual career services and recent changes to the German Academic Fixed-Term Contract Act (WissZeitVG) – we hope you enjoy the read!
PS The next newsletter will be published in September. All current calls with early autumn deadlines are included in this issue.
The postdoc phase is still far away … but you are planning a PhD in Germany and don’t know where to start? Research in Germany is launching a new tool: the “PhD Pathfinder” helps you choose the right PhD path and bundles important information – from application tips to funding programmes – in a personalised checklist. To make sure that the tool is truly helpful to users, we are looking for prospective PhD candidates to help with our usability testing this July. Interested? Find more information in the “Your turn!” section at the bottom of this newsletter and win an individual one-on-one counselling session! | | | | |
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Apply by: 30 September 2024
Postdoc: all disciplines | | | | |
| TUM Global Postdoc Fellowship | | | | |
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Apply by: 1 October 2024
Postdoc & Advanced research: all disciplines | | | | |
| Postdoctoral scholarship program 2025 | | | | |
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Apply by: 1 October 2024
Advanced research: all disciplines | | | | |
| Tenure Track Professorship program by the Wübben Stiftung Wissenschaft | | | | |
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Apply by: 1 October 2024
PhD: all disciplines | | | | |
| Doctoral scholarships from the Rosa Luxemburg Foundation | | | | |
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Apply by: 23 October 2024
Postdoc: natural sciences, mathematics, IT | | | | |
| German Scholars Organization – Klaus Tschira Boost Fund | | | | |
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Apply by: 31 October 2024
PhD: all disciplines except for human medicine and dentistry | | | | |
| Scholarships for doctoral students from the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom | | | | |
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Advanced research: all disciplines | | | | |
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Apply by: any time
Postdoc & Advanced research: all disciplines | | | | |
| Humboldt Research Fellowship | | | | |
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| A spotlight on: postdoc and advanced research in Germany | | | | |
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If you’re aiming for a professorship in Germany, here’s your guide
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After completing your doctorate, you may wish to continue working in academia with the goal of one day becoming a professor in Germany. The path to a professorship here can differ a lot from the one in your home country. This is where this guide comes to your help: not only does it give you information about basics such as the different professorial titles – e.g. junior professorship and full professorship – and types of German higher education institutions, there is also an overview of a professor’s tasks, salary scales and options for research funding.
Additionally, the website offers tips and insights into what is important to know to successfully navigate the path to a professorial post – from the requirements for the different types of professorships to the application process and a positive self-presentation in assessment lectures. And the icing on the cake: many current job advertisements! If you want to know more, this helpful website has all the answers. | | | |
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| A closer look: work in Germany | | | | |
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| Structuring the postdoc phase can be challenging: it lays the foundation for your next career step – e.g. a junior research group leadership or a professorship –, but there are no fixed guidelines on what this phase looks like. On the Research in Germany website, you will find a valuable overview for a postdoc career in Germany – from different career options to job portals and funding programmes. A list of different types of postdoc positions provides detailed information on employment type, application and salary. Challenge accepted? Get started here! | | | | | | |
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| Have you always wanted to know what the essentials for a successful postdoc career are? Then have a close look at the YouTube channel run by Matthias Rillig, professor of ecology at Freie Universität Berlin! On “Life in academia”, he covers all topics related to academic life, from writing and publishing to job interviews, funding and dealing with rejection. His relatable and straightforward advice addresses researchers of all career phases – and this video offers his 10 most valuable tips for your postdoc life. | | | | |
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| The world of research demands a high degree of mobility. It can be very challenging to juggle work, a relationship and perhaps even family life with children. This is where the Dual Career Network Germany (DCND) comes in. Founded by 20 university dual career services, its aim is to professionalise and establish dual career consulting, i.e. assistance in questions related to moving with a partner and/or family. Read more about what the network has to offer nationally and internationally mobile couples on their website! | | | | | | |
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| The bigger picture: life in Germany | | | | |
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| From gothic church towers in Lübeck to the fairytale town of Marburg, from beautiful monasteries to breathtaking views over the Black Forest, from the Baltic Sea to the Alps: Germany has much to offer to all kinds of tourists. In this Guardian article, readers who have travelled through Germany – sometimes way off the beaten track – tell us where they found their favourite scenery, architecture or cultural highlights. Whether you are planning a trip to the quiet countryside or to a bustling city, read what not to miss when you are enjoying your “Urlaub” (holiday) in Germany! | | | | | | |
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| Postdocs play a vital role in German research, but they face challenges such as unclear career paths, short-term contracts and mental health issues. Various German institutions and postdoc networks are collaborating to launch the German Postdoc Network in autumn 2024. This initiative is funded by the Volkswagen Foundation and open to all postdocs in Germany. The network aims to provide postdocs with a comprehensive platform for information, representation and support. It seeks to create a community, offer career and well-being guidance and represent the interests of postdocs. The project will involve gathering data on postdocs’ needs, coordinating working groups and informing postdocs about the existing support services available to them. Find out more in this article! | | | | | | |
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| Have you ever experienced any cultural shocks when coming to a different country? Finding your way around a foreign culture can be quite intimidating. In this episode of the weekly podcast “Germany in Focus” by digital news publisher The Local, four journalists discuss their experiences living in Germany and give practical advice. From grocery shopping to handling bureaucracy, Germany’s new citizenship campaign and finding therapy – you probably will discover things you can relate to. | | | | |
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| German is famous for its long words – and the law that regulates fixed-term employment contracts and working conditions in German academia is no exception. The Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz (WissZeitVG, Academic Fixed-Term Contract Act) applies to employees at universities and research institutions involved in research and/or teaching. Not without its critics, the law has undergone another revision in March 2024. This article by the German Scholars Organization (GSO) summarises the changes – and offers resources and valuable tips on how to deal with them. | | | | | | |
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| For the usability testing of our new “PhD Pathfinder” tool, we are looking for students and researchers who are interested in doing a PhD in Germany. The remote tests will take place in July and take about 45 minutes of your time. You will gain valuable insights on your PhD path in Germany as well as a personalised checklist for your next steps. After the test, we also offer individual counselling to the participants. There is a limited number of spots available – click the link to contact us now! | | | | |
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Last month's results:
If you are coming to Germany soon or already live here: what are you most looking forward to in June? | | | | |
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| The majority of you were looking forward to the public screenings of the EURO 2024 football matches – not surprising considering the joyous atmosphere accompanying these events in Germany. We hope you will continue to enjoy the EURO and the summer months in Germany! | | | | |
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| Get updates about research career options and funding opportunities in Germany, the latest research news, interesting research projects and upcoming events. | | | |
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