The Herbstakademie opens its (digital) doors from 30 September to 02 October and prepares doctoral researchers for the final phase of their doctorate …

The Herbstakademie opens its (digital) doors from 30 September to 02 October and prepares doctoral researchers for the final phase of their doctorate in a compact format. Registration for the varied workshop programme for advanced doctoral students from all disciplines at UA Ruhr is open until 17 September.

Take your time during the peak phase of your doctorate for workshops and discussions in a compact format. During our interdisciplinary Herbstakademie, you can prepare for the final phase of your doctoral thesis and for the time afterward. In addition to topics such as presenting, project management, networking and resilience, 15 exciting workshops also look at different career paths within and outside academia.

All information on the programme including workshop descriptions and the opportunity to register by 17 September can be found here.

Inspired by the celebration of the Postdoc Appreciation Week in the USA and the UK, the PAW Germany coordination team once again invited researchers …

Inspired by the celebration of the Postdoc Appreciation Week in the USA and the UK, the PAW Germany coordination team once again invited researchers and research institutions, postdoc coordinators and research administrators all over Germany to join them in creating a special programme and events to honor the incredible work of postdocs! You can find the complete nation wide programme here.

As part of PAW 2025, GC Plus is offering additional workshops under the umbrella of the Research Academy Ruhr that are also open to postdocs outside the UA Ruhr. Information on these offers and the possibility to register can be found here.

Female postdoctoral researchers from all subject groups at the University Alliance Ruhr (except for the Faculty of Medicine) can now apply for …

Female postdoctoral researchers from all subject groups at the University Alliance Ruhr (except for the Faculty of Medicine) can now apply for the next programme line in the mentoring³ programme. The two-year career development programme for female academics will begin at the end of October 2025.

At the centre of mentoring³ is the personal and trusting exchange between mentee and mentor. In addition to advice on career planning and a broader understanding of the academic world, mentoring, which is flanked by a varied event process, offers considerable added value in terms of solidarity and networking among female academics as well as an honest and open exchange on (subject-related) career issues in corresponding peer groups.

Application deadline: 29 August 2025

All information on the programme and the application procedure as well as the details of the contact persons can be found here.

UDE Postdoc Seed Funding: Postdocs (up to five years after their doctorate) can apply for seed funding of up to 30,000 euros until 19 September …

UDE Postdoc Seed Funding: Postdocs (up to five years after their doctorate) can apply for seed funding of up to 30,000 euros until 19 September to prepare their own third-party funding application (Call for applications and further information).

On this occasion the Science Support Center (SSC) invites you to a virtual brown bag session on 29 August from 11:00 h to 12:00 h on the topic of ‘Seed Funding’. Would you like to prepare your first third-party funding proposal? Do you have questions about the programme or would you like to know whether seed funding or the DFG Erstantragsvorschuss is the more suitable support format for you? You will have the opportunity to ask your questions at a virtual brown bag session after a short introduction to both programmes and receive an assessment of which may be the better option for you.

Further information and the possibility to register (until 26 August) can be found here.

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 July, August and September the following topics will be covered: “Schwierigen Situationen selbstbewusst begegnen”, 'Secrets of impactful academic poster design and presentation' & “KI und kompetente Autorenschaft im wissenschaftlichen Schreiben”. Registration for all three workshops is now open. Places are generally allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. All information and the possibility to register can be found here.

From 22 June to 5 July 2025, the Research Explorer Ruhr summer programme will once again bring international early career researchers from various …

From 22 June to 5 July 2025, the Research Explorer Ruhr summer programme will once again bring international early career researchers from various disciplines to the Ruhr metropolis of knowledge. We are delighted to welcome 12 guests to the UDE! Organised by the Research Academy Ruhr, the two-week format offers prospective and early postdocs the opportunity to get to know the research landscape of the University Alliance Ruhr - as well as the Ruhr region as an attractive place to live and work. The international guests will also take part in the Global Young Faculty Event on 30 June, for which UA Ruhr early career researchers can register until 27 June. You can find further information here.

Discuss the impact of international research visibility on your academic career with experienced researchers and your peers. You will gain insights …

Discuss the impact of international research visibility on your academic career with experienced researchers and your peers. You will gain insights on the career-strategic relevance of international activities and learn about practical aspects of research stays abroad. You can get useful tips from experienced researchers, who are willing to talk about their personal experiences and knowledge of the impact of going abroad. Further information on the programme and registration can be found here.

The time has come - we are celebrating a very special anniversary: For two decades, mentoring³ has been supporting and strengthening female …

The time has come - we are celebrating a very special anniversary: For two decades, mentoring³ has been supporting and strengthening female early career researchers at the University Alliance Ruhron their path in science. We would like to celebrate this anniversary together with you - at a festive event on 15 July 2025 in the Glass Pavilion of the University of Duisburg-Essen on the Essen campus.
Further information on the anniversary, the programme and registration can be found here.