How much start-up is in your PhD project? A four-day interactive workshop series for doctoral and postdoctoral researchers will teach you more …

How much start-up is in your PhD project? A four-day interactive workshop series for doctoral and postdoctoral researchers will teach you more about your own potential and how to translate your strengths and creativity into concrete business ideas. Participation is free, travel costs are covered.
The first half of the workshops series will take place from 22 to 23 October, the second half from 18 to 19 November in Münster. All workshop days are mandatory. Register until 10 October 2019! More information: www.youngentrepreneursinscience.com

The University of Cincinnati (UC) is offering short-term (7-10 days) Visiting Scholar Grants at UC during the 2020 calendar year, for the purpose …

The University of Cincinnati (UC) is offering short-term (7-10 days) Visiting Scholar Grants at UC during the 2020 calendar year, for the purpose of advancing joint research collaborations. UC International will cover the scholar’s round-trip airfare to Cincinnati and lodging for 7-10 days. The deadline to apply is 25 October 2019.
The Visiting Scholar Grant includes the scholar’s round-trip airfare to Cincinnati and lodging accommodations for 7-10 days, paid for by UC International. The UC departmental host will provide airport transportation and may provide a few meals, but other meals will be the responsibility of the visitor. The visit must take place during a mutually agreed-upon 7-10 period between 1 January 1 and 31 December 2020. Click here for further information

Together with "Wissenschaft im Dialog" and "con gressa", the HHU is organising a two-day training on science communication in Düsseldorf from …

Together with "Wissenschaft im Dialog" and "con gressa", the HHU is organising a two-day training on science communication in Düsseldorf from 28 to 29 November 2019.
The course provides an introduction to science communication for young professionals from science, management and communication. Topics are:

- Basics of press and public relations work
- science journalism
- Fundamentals and Structures of Science Communication
- social media
- communication concepts

Further information can be found here. Course fee: 350 euros.

The final workshop of the "OGeSoMo project" (Förderung von Open-Access-Monografien in den Geistes- und Sozialwissenschaften) on 26 September …

The final workshop of the "OGeSoMo project" (Förderung von Open-Access-Monografien in den Geistes- und Sozialwissenschaften) on 26 September 2019 will examine relevant aspects of Open Access publishing.
Topics include rights & contracts, distribution channels, business models, digital publishing, licences & copyright and task sharing between libraries & publishers. Language of the workshop will be German. Please register online, further information can be found here (in German).

Registration for this year's Herbstakademie (1–2 October) for doctoral researchers of the University Alliance Ruhr will be open from 4 September, …

Registration for this year's Herbstakademie (1–2 October) for doctoral researchers of the University Alliance Ruhr will be open from 4 September, 10 am.
In compact workshops, participants of the Herbstakademie will gain insights into various career-related and interdisciplinary competencies. In short, half-day workshops, you can get an impression of the areas in which you would like to further develop your skills in the future and which competencies are important for an efficient and successful doctorate as well as for your future career.

A "networking lunch" during the lunch break on both days will also offer you the opportunity to talk to other doctoral students and to expand your academic network across universities.

Most of the workshops will be held in German. The workshop "Storytelling for Scientists" on Monday will be held in English.

Participation in the Herbstakademie is free of charge (including networking lunch). The registration form will be activated on 4 September, 10 am at www.research-academy-ruhr.de/herbstakademie. The registration deadline is 18 September 2019. The number of places per workshop is limited to 16 to 20 persons. If individual workshops are fully booked before the registration deadline, a waiting list will be set up.

Still places available for the upcoming Karriereforum under the motto "How to gain international research experience – strategy and funding" …

Still places available for the upcoming Karriereforum under the motto "How to gain international research experience – strategy and funding" on 24 September at TU Dortmund University!
Research Academy Ruhr's Karriereforum is primarily aimed at postdoctoral researchers and Hablitanden of the University Alliance Ruhr. However, interested doctoral students are also most welcome to join the event. Speakers from major funding institutions such as DFG and DAAD will be on site and available for individual discussions. Take the opportunity and find out about various opportunities to gain research experience abroad. A participation fee of 30 euros will be charged. Registration is open until 8 September 2019 under www.ra-ruhr.de/karriereforum.

By 29 August, UDE doctoral researchers can register for the upcoming half-day workshop "Kommunikationskultur in der Promotion" (in German), which …

By 29 August, UDE doctoral researchers can register for the upcoming half-day workshop "Kommunikationskultur in der Promotion" (in German), which will take place on 12 September at Campus Essen.
For further details on the workshop and registration, please visit our Training Days website.

On 25 September 2019, Research Academy Ruhr offers a one-day workshop with individual coaching for Junior Faculty (Junior Professors, Research …

On 25 September 2019, Research Academy Ruhr offers a one-day workshop with individual coaching for Junior Faculty (Junior Professors, Research Group Leaders, Habilitanden) of University Alliance Ruhr.
The workshop will present the challenges of the highly competitive ERC Grant selection procedures and the resulting requirements for applications. Ideas and planned proposals can be brought to the workshop to shape individual strategies.

The number of places in the workshop is limited. Please register by 19 September: www.ra-ruhr.de/coachingplus.

Postdoctoral researchers (up to four years after the doctorate) can apply by 26 September 2019 for the next round of UDE's internal funding programme …

Postdoctoral researchers (up to four years after the doctorate) can apply by 26 September 2019 for the next round of UDE's internal funding programme for the promotion of excellent early career researchers.
The aim of the UDE-internal measure is to lead outstanding early career scientists to their first third-party funding proposal with this initial funding. Funding is provided for preparatory work leading directly to the independent formulation and application of a first third-party funded project. Staff, material and travel funds can be applied for up to a maximum total amount of 30,000 € to be spent usually within one year. Further information here.

As part of the joint activities of Research Academy Ruhr, GC Plus together with RUB Research School and Graduate Center TU Dortmund University …

As part of the joint activities of Research Academy Ruhr, GC Plus together with RUB Research School and Graduate Center TU Dortmund University offers a new workshop series for postdoctoral researchers.
The workshops are designed to support Postdocs in advancing and extending their personal competencies and in successfully planning their career in- and outside academia (participation is free of charge). The new workshop series also aims to strengthen the Postdoc network within the University Alliance Ruhr. You can find the complete programme and information on registration online at www.ra-ruhr.de/postdoc.

The final workshop of the OGeSoMo project (Förderung von Open-Access-Monografien in den Geistes- und Sozialwissenschaften) on 26 September 2019 …

The final workshop of the OGeSoMo project (Förderung von Open-Access-Monografien in den Geistes- und Sozialwissenschaften) on 26 September 2019 will examine relevant aspects of Open Access publishing.
Topics include rights & contracts, distribution channels, business models, digital publishing, licences & copyright and task sharing between libraries & publishers. Language of the workshop will be German. Please register online, further information can be found here (in German).

Registration for the upcoming Training Days workshop "Digitales Selbstmarketing und Social Media in der Wissenschaft" (28 August, in German) …

Registration for the upcoming Training Days workshop "Digitales Selbstmarketing und Social Media in der Wissenschaft" (28 August, in German) will be open from 7 August, 10 am.
In this workshop, doctoral researchers will learn about the instruments of digital science communication and how to develop a suitable positioning strategy and select the appropriate social media formats and channels. Registration will be open from 7 to 14 August. Places will be allocated according to the "first come, first serve" principle. If necessary, a waiting list will be set up. Click here for more information & registration

The joint Clinician Scientist Programme at the University Medicine Essen Clinician Scientist Academy (UMEA) of the Medical Faculty and the DFG …

The joint Clinician Scientist Programme at the University Medicine Essen Clinician Scientist Academy (UMEA) of the Medical Faculty and the DFG offers researchers the opportunity to gain further scientific qualifications parallel to their clinical work under optimal conditions. The deadline for applications is 15 September 2019.
You can apply for UMEA with a research project in one of the clinical subjects of University Medicine Essen. Research projects are particularly welcome in the newly established cross-sectional areas of the Medical Faculty: "Herz-Hirn", "Onko-Immun" or "Transplant-Immun/Infekt". Please contact Dr. Barbara Waje of the Medical Faculty for further information.

Your chance to spend eight weeks researching in the USA: Until 31 July, doctoral and postdoctoral researchers from North Rhine-Westphalia can …

Your chance to spend eight weeks researching in the USA: Until 31 July, doctoral and postdoctoral researchers from North Rhine-Westphalia can apply for two fellowships of the NRW School of Governance in cooperation with the American Institute for Contemporary German Studies (AICGS) at the Johns Hopkins University, Washington D.C.
Find the call and further information here.

The annual Day of Research is an event format especially for doctoral students of the Medical Faculty of the University of Duisburg-Essen.

The …

The annual Day of Research is an event format especially for doctoral students of the Medical Faculty of the University of Duisburg-Essen.

The participating early career researchers can gather valuable impulses for their work, network with colleagues and generate new interesting research ideas.? Join the poster session and register by 1st October 2019 at the latest for the 18th day of research. Further information here!