Graduate Center Plus
Call for Applications:
UDE Postdoc Seed Funding
Postdoctoral researchers at the UDE can again apply for seed funding of up to 30,000 euros by 25 September!
Learn more here!
International Researcher Compass
Programme format for international early career researchers that introduces the German academic system and key support structures at UDE while fostering interdisciplinary networking.
Register by 4 October for our sessions in October!
(Home) Training Days
Our workshop series for doctoral researchers – online or on-site
Learn more here
Postdoc Workshops
Career planning, project management, writing research proposals – check out UA Ruhr Research Academy's workshop programme for Postdocs within the University Alliance Ruhr.
Summer semester 2026 programme is online - register now!
Individual Consultation
Do you have questions about the doctoral process, e. g., about financing your doctorate or finding a supervisor? Are you looking for advice on planning your next career steps? Take advantage of our counselling and coaching offers.
Make an appointment!At a Glance: Our Offers and Services for
Graduate Center Plus
We are your main contact at the University of Duisburg-Essen (UDE) for all interdisciplinary questions concerning doctoral research, the postdoc phase, and the path to professorship. As an early career researcher at the UDE, we support you according to your needs with transparent information and individual counselling.
Our broad range of seminars, training sessions, and events prepares you for a career inside and outside the university while encouraging personal and professional growth. Our offers also support you in building an interdisciplinary network and enable you to exchange experiences with peers and experts.
21.09.2026 - 13:55:45
21 to 25 September
Postdoc Appreciation Week Germany: Offers and Postdoc Spotlight series
21.09.2026 - 08:57:26
New location: Essen Campus, V15 S01 (1st floor, corridors C and D)
We’ve moved!
31.08.2026 - 12:00:00
GC Plus at UDE Health Days 2026
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We offer individual counselling for early career researchers who have fled their home country. If you have any questions about opportunities to continue your PhD or postdoc at the UDE, please do not hesitate to contact us. The Graduate Center Plus shares the UDE's position on the war in Ukraine. Special information for refugee researchers from Ukraine can be found here and on the Welcome Service homepage.
Research Academy
We are proud to be part of the UA Ruhr Research Academy! Research Academy is the cross-university platform for supporting early career researchers within the University Alliance Ruhr. It offers you access to interdisciplinary workshops and career-related information and networking events at the universities of Duisburg-Essen, Bochum, and Dortmund. Prepare for your next career steps within or beyond academia and expand your interdisciplinary network!
Visit UA Ruhr Research Academy’s homepage