The UA Ruhr Research Academy is once again awarding Mobility Grants for postdocs from the University Alliance Ruhr. Stays abroad of up to 12 …

The UA Ruhr Research Academy is once again awarding Mobility Grants for postdocs from the University Alliance Ruhr. Stays abroad of up to 12 weeks are funded with a maximum of €6,000. Last year, postdocs took advantage of these opportunity already and reported to us on their travels. If you want to gain international experience, build or expand your international networks, or initiate or further develop an independent research project with international partners - the UA Ruhr Mobility Grants offer you all these opportunities. We finance research stays worldwide for postdocs from all disciplines at the UA Ruhr (with an employment contract or scholarship). In 2025, the grantees traveled to universities in Europe, Australia, and the USA. Applications for this year are now being accepted.
To the current call for applications and experience reports

Whether it's a junior professorship, a position at a university of applied sciences, a private university, or a traditional university professorship …

Whether it's a junior professorship, a position at a university of applied sciences, a private university, or a traditional university professorship - at the Karriereforum Wissenschaft und Forschung 2026, we will shed light on the different types. Experienced professors from the UA Ruhr will provide personal insights. Under the heading “What kind of professor are you?”, you can reflect on your questions in individual exercises and in discussions with other participants: Which path leads to the respective option? What are the special features? What are the requirements? After the introduction, we will not only offer talks on university and junior professorships in the humanities and social sciences or in natural sciences and engineering, but also on HAW professorships and those at private universities. The decision on which session to attend is up to you. The event is aimed at advanced doctoral researchers and postdocs at the UA Ruhr. Take advantage of this opportunity to network with other early career researchers on their career paths. Language of the event will be German. Participation is free of charge. You can find all information on the programme and registration here.

Is doing a doctorate the right choice for me? And if so, how do I get started and how do I structure my ‘doctoral project’? At the Frühjahrsakademie …

Is doing a doctorate the right choice for me? And if so, how do I get started and how do I structure my ‘doctoral project’? At the Frühjahrsakademie 2026, you can find answers to these questions and prepare yourself for the exciting journey of writing a doctoral thesis. The Frühjahrsakademie is aimed at all those interested in pursuing a doctorate and doctoral researchers (in the early stages) at the UA Ruhr. It will take place from 24 to 26 March in a hybrid format. While the opening day will be held primarily in German, the workshop programme on days 2 and 3 will also include several English-language workshops. You can find the programme and registration form here.

Why are women still underrepresented in many disciplines? And how do gender-related patterns develop along academic career paths? We would like …

Why are women still underrepresented in many disciplines? And how do gender-related patterns develop along academic career paths? We would like to discuss these and other questions in our Coffee Talk. All members and guests of the UDE are cordially invited to share their experiences over a cup of coffee or tea (also via an anonymous online tool). The event is being organised jointly by the Diversity Support Center, Essener Kolleg for Gender Studies, the UDE's central equality office and the GC Plus to mark the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. You can register here.

This workshop (organised by ABZ, held in German) is aimed at students and recent graduates who are considering pursuing a doctorate. The aim …

This workshop (organised by ABZ, held in German) is aimed at students and recent graduates who are considering pursuing a doctorate. The aim of the event is to work with participants to identify the challenges of a doctorate and to weigh up the opportunities and implications realistically. By the end, everyone should have enough information to be able to decide for themselves: Do I want to do a doctorate? Yes or no?! And if so, how do I get started and how do I finance it? Lecturers: Simon Kresmann & Valentina Vasilov (GC Plus). Further information about the event and registration can be found here.

Our GC Plus website is currently undergoing structural and content-related updates. The work has already started and is expected to continue …

Our GC Plus website is currently undergoing structural and content-related updates. The work has already started and is expected to continue until the end of January. The goal of this update is to make all information and services easier and faster to access in the future.

We kindly ask for your understanding if there are any minor issues or display problems during this period despite our best efforts.

If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact us via email at: gcplus@uni-due.de

Every month in this series, we offer one or two-day workshops on interdisciplinary skills for doctoral researchers from all UDE departments. …

Every month in this series, we offer one or two-day workshops on interdisciplinary skills for doctoral researchers from all UDE departments. In January, February and March the following topics will be covered: 'Time planning and work-life balance: Prioritisation and Mindfulness', "Storytelling für Wissenschaftler*innen" & “KI und kompetente Autorenschaft im wissenschaftlichen Schreiben”. Registration for all three workshops is open from 22 December, 10 a.m. Places are generally allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. All information and the possibility to register can be found here.

The Vice-Rector for Research and Early Career Researchers and the Tenure Track Academy at UDE cordially invite junior faculty members at UDE …

The Vice-Rector for Research and Early Career Researchers and the Tenure Track Academy at UDE cordially invite junior faculty members at UDE to an informal exchange and discussion over snacks and drinks. This year's focus will be on appointment negotiations. Registration is possible until 24 November here.