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ALL DISCIPLINES: Springer Nature – Webinar “Benefits of Open Access (OA) Publishing”
When? Multiple dates
Where? Online
Maximising the reach and impact of your research should be a top priority. As an author with Springer Nature, you can expect a wide and established readership which ensures that your research reaches the greatest possible audience.
In the upcoming webinars by Springer Nature you can learn more about:
Webinar 1: Author journey and benefits of OA
Webinar 2: How to write a scientific paper?
Webinar 3: How Do Journals Operate?
VARIOUS DISCIPLINES: Nature Marsilius Visiting Professorship - Science Communication
When? Various dates, beginning in December
Where? Marsilius Kolleg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 130.1
Martin Enserink is deputy head of the newsroom at Science magazine. After studying biology at the University of Groningen in the Netherlands, he turned to journalism. His main areas of interest include global health, infectious diseases, research ethics, misconduct, research funding and scientific publications.
In the winter semester, Martin Enserink offers exciting courses with a wide range of topics and for different target groups, to which the Marsilius Kolleg invites you. They deal with the presentation of one's own research results to a non-specialist audience, the professional field of science journalism and the exposure of grievances in the scientific community.
In his public lecture, Martin Enserink will address the risks and opportunities of critical science journalism. The lecture "Cheerleaders, guides, or watchdogs? The importance of critical science journalism" will take place on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, 7 p.m. in the auditorium of the Old University.
The number of places is limited, so registration is required via https://www.uni-heidelberg.de/einrichtungen/mk/registrationform-workshopsWS23-24.html
ALL DISCIPLINES: University Trier – Fifth Interdisciplinary Graduate Conference
When? 07.–08.12.2023
Where? Online
The DocColloq university group at Trier University is organizing the fourth international and interdisciplinary graduate conference "Learn, research, live for the future". The conference is open to doctoral candidates from all disciplines, regardless of their institutional affiliation or stage of their doctorate.
The goal is to promote interdisciplinary networking among doctoral students, provide insights into other disciplines, and to gain new impulses for one's own research project. In addition, the aim is to create new impulses for potential courses of action in discussion rounds and personal conversations.
In addition to lectures with subsequent debates, there will be an opportunity to present doctoral and research projects in the context of media sessions. Contributions can be given in German or English; it is important that they are understandable for people from outside the field.
If you are interested, you can submit abstract until August 15, 2023.
Further information (only German)
BIOSCIENCES: BIMOVIS – BioLabs Heidelberg Structural Biology Speed Networking
When? 12.12.2023, 5-8 pm
Where? BioLabs Heidelberg, Nikola-Tesla-Straße 1, 69124 Heidelberg
Are you interested in Structural Biology and would you like to make new contacts within academia, startups and industry? Then BIMOVIS speed networking is right for you.
In a relaxed atmosphere you can meet like-minded people over beer and Bionade. BIMOVIS welcomes employees and students from academic institutions and life science companies of the Heidelberg ecosystem and beyond.
ALL DISCIPLINES: Doctoral Convention – Christmas Cookie Basking Event
When? 14.12.2023, beginning 6 pm
Where? Albert-Ueberle-Str. 3-5 (Stura Büro)
The Doctoral Convention kindly invites all doctoral candidates of Heidelberg University to their annual Christmals Cookie Baking event, taking place on Thursday December 14 at 6pm in Albert-Ueberle-Str. 3-5 (Stura Büro), next to the Philosophenweg.
All ingredients for the cookies, as well as pizza and Glühwein, will be provided for those attending. When interested, please register via the following form: https://forms.gle/ocJVwGYieJa7yrrv9
LIFE SCIENCES: Sanofi – iDEA iTech Awards Program
Deadline: 15.12.2023
Sanofi's iDEA-iTech Awards program is a booster for research projects on new technologies in the life sciences. The goal is to support scientists who pursue innovative research approaches, embrace the idea of research transfer, and want to put their projects on the fast track.
The project funding is EUR 120,000 for 1 year. In addition, Sanofi offers support through a regular exchange with a Sanofi expert. Ideally, the initial project will develop into a target-oriented further collaboration.
The procedure is two-stage. After initial submission (deadline for pre-proposal submission: December 15, 2023) and positive evaluation, a full proposal has to be submitted by March 1, 2024.
Interested scientists are requested to contact Dr. Christoph Meyer (see below) at an early stage: by telephone +49 6221 54-12612 or by e-mail: christoph.meyer@zuv.uni-heidelberg.de
ALL DISCIPLINES: hei_INNOVATION – EXIST Women Fellowship
Deadline: 17.12.2023
EXIST Women is a funding program for prospective female founders of the Federal Ministry of Economics and Climate Protection (BMWK), which is coordinated at Heidelberg University by the transfer agency hei_INNOVATION.
Up to ten female scholarship holders have the opportunity to take part in this program, which offers targeted qualifications, individual coaching, exchanges with mentors and access to an exclusive network.
In addition, a grant of up to 9,000 euros will be awarded for a period of three months. Funding is expected to begin on January 15, 2024, subject to approval by the BMWK.
ALLE FACHBEREICHE: Universität Heidelberg – IP & Transfer Sprechstunde der ScienceValue Heidelberg GmbH (SVH) am INF-Campus
Wann? Mehrere Termine
Wo? ScienceValue Heidelberg GmbH, Berliner Straße 47, 69120 Heidelberg
Möchten Sie erfahren, wie Sie das aus Ihren Forschungsergebnissen entstehende geistige Eigentum bestmöglich schützen können?
Dann besuchen Sie die nächste offene IP & Transfer-Sprechstunde der ScienceValue Heidelberg GmbH (SVH) am INF-Campus Heidelberg und lassen Sie sich zu allen Fragen rund um die Verwertung Ihres geistigen Eigentums beraten!
Die offene IP & Transfer-Sprechstunde des SVH am INF-Campus Heidelberg findet monatlich statt, in der Regel am ersten Dienstag des Monats. Die nächsten geplanten Termine sind:
- 9. Januar 2024
- 6. Februar 2024
Wenn Sie Fragen haben, z. B. zur Vereinbarung eines individuellen Termins, können Sie sich per E-Mail an sciencevalue.heidelberg@med.uni-heidelberg.de wenden oder ihre Webseite besuchen.
ALL DISCILPINES: Heidelberg University – Courses of the Scientific Software Centre
When? Multiple dates
Where? Online
The Scientific Software Center (SSC) of Heidelberg University offers a variety of courses connected to scientific software development. If you want to learn Git, how to test your software and about best practices in Python, then join the half-day courses or block courses of the software center.
They offer:
- Courses related to scientific software development that are open for all faculties
- A mentoring program "Reproducible Science" for doctoral students
- Consultation hours to aid you with your software development questions
- Software development services
ALL DISCIPLINES: Graduate Academy – Focused Writing Group Program for Doctoral Candidates
The Graduate Academy would like to invite doctoral candidates from all faculties to participate in the Focused Writing Group Program to begin in April 2023.
The program will provide participants with a physical working space, experts on call, and a community of like-minded peers to support doctoral researchers in their academic and dissertation writing process.
Registration is now open for the initial cycle (April-June 2023). Visit the Graduate Academy Website for more information and the opportunity to register!
Further information and registration
ALL DISCIPLINES: Baden-Württemberg Stiftung – Empowerment Tag
In Baden-Württemberg ist rund die Hälfte aller Studierenden weiblich, doch nur wenige Professuren und Führungspositionen in der Wirtschaft sind von Frauen besetzt. Um diese Geschlechterungleichheit sichtbarer zu machen und Frauen aus der Wissenschaft zu motivieren, ihre Karriereplanung in die Hand zu nehmen, veranstaltet die Stiftung jährlich den Empowerment-Tag. Die Veranstaltung richtet sich an Nachwuchswissenschaftlerinnen, an Studentinnen, Doktorandinnen und Postdocs, die in Baden-Württemberg leben. Der Empowerment-Tag am 27. April 2023 ist leider schon ausgebucht, aber auf der Empowerment-Tag Webseite können Sie sich registrieren, um frühzeitig über den nächsten Empowerment-Tag informiert zu werden.
Further information and registration
ALL DISCIPLINES: eDOCation – Young researchers ("eDOCs") Further education for companies
What is eDOCation all about?
eDOCation is the first online platform where young scientists ("eDOCs") offer continuing education for companies. I launched the initiative together with my former doctoral colleague Tobias Hornig (now a data scientist at Siemens). The platform contributes to the transfer of knowledge from universities into business practice and to improving the financial situation and future prospects of doctoral students, postdocs and junior professors. Market research conducted by us has shown that our eDOCs could earn a high three-digit € amount for a two-hour research workshop in companies. At the same time, eDOCation offers companies and their employees the opportunity to benefit from state-of-the-art science in the sense of lifelong learning and to gain access to the country's brightest minds as mentors in the "war for talent". The company is currently being promoted by the Stifterverband as one of the "30 best ideas for the education, science and innovation system of tomorrow" as part of the WIRKUNG HOCH 100 initiative. More information about eDOCation is available at www.edocation.org and in the attached presentation.
You want to get to know us?
The eDOCation Powerbank regularly offers free and non-binding workshops that can support you in research & teaching as well as personal growth. The following events are planned for the semester break (including links to Eventbrite)
Would you like to give talks in companies and be one of our eDOCs?
Send us your application including the following documents
- CV [or link to LinkedIn profile],
- High resolution picture,
- research topic/s,
- training offer for companies (e.g. lectures, seminars, workshops),
- declaration that we may use your data,
please send your application to edoc@edocation.org. More information, such as selection criteria or forms of continuing education, can be found here. You can view the profiles of our current eDOCs here.
How else can you support us?
If you find the idea of eDOCation exciting, we would be happy if you would personally recommend it to friends and acquaintances in academia and industry. You can also help us to expand our network and keep up to date with the latest news by following us on LinkedIn.
ALL DISCIPLINES: IP consultation hours of the patent and start-up management
Have you ever considered in the context of your dissertation – be it in the humanities, life sciences, natural sciences or social sciences – whether your research work can be protected and commercialized?
As part of the exclusive service offer for all employees of the university, you can now use the IP consultation hours of the patent and start-up management.
In a confidential and non-binding conversation you will have the opportunity to inform yourself about the following topics:
- Inventions and invention disclosures (Is my idea new? If so, what can I do?)
- Property rights (How can inventions be protected? What has to be taken into account?)
- Patent applications (How does the process from the invention to the patent proceed at the University of Heidelberg?)
- Copyright (How can I use the copyright for myself?)
- Business strategies (What business possibilities do I have? What do I have to watch out for?)
Further Information (in German)
LIFE SCIENCES: Veranstaltungsreihe "Überlebensstrategien"
Überlebensstrategien ist ein gemeinsames Projekt der lebenswissenschaftlichen Sonderforschungsbereiche der Universität Heidelberg und der Rhein-Neckar-Zeitung (RNZ). Die Redakteure der Stadtredaktion Heidelberg begleiten jeweils eine Veranstaltung mit ihren persönlichen Fragen zu den vorgestellten Forschungsthemen, den beteiligten Wissenschaftlern und den Methoden.
Dieses Format der Moderation soll eine lebendige Brücke zum Publikum bilden, das in den Dialog einbezogen wird. In zwanglosem Rahmen im Karlstorbahnhof und mit musikalischer Begleitung durch Mitglieder des Collegium Musicum stellen die Sonderforschungsbereiche ihre Fragestellungen und langfristigen Ziele vor.
Further Information (in German)
ALL DISCIPLINES: StuRa free legal counsel for students
The free legal council ("unentgeltliche und unabhängige Rechtsberatung") offers students legal advice from specialized lawyers. We will schedule you an appointment, if you write an E-Mail to rechtsberatung@stura.uni-heidelberg.de stating your situation. To the appointment you will need to bring you student-ID card.
ALL DISCIPLINES: Veranstaltungsprogramm des Career Service "Vom Studium in den Beruf"
Der Career Service der Universität Heidelberg unterstützt Doktorandinnen und Doktoranden, Studierende und Young Professionals beim Übergang von der Universität in außeruniversitäre Arbeitsbereiche, damit Sie von Anfang an erfolgreich in Ihre Karriere starten bzw. fortführen können. Als Doktorandinnen und Doktoranden profitieren Sie von einem breit gefächerten Veranstaltungs- und Beratungsangebot in den Bereichen „Berufliches Know-how“ und „Professionell Bewerben“. Sie haben die Möglichkeit, Ihr Profil zu schärfen, Kenntnisse zu erfolgreichem Bewerbungsmanagement und wichtige Schlüsselkompetenzen zu erwerben. Darüber hinaus erhalten Sie Informationen zu Unternehmen, Berufsfeldern und Arbeitsmarktperspektiven. Die Kurse, Einzelberatungen und Veranstaltungen werden sowohl von erfahrenen Mitarbeiterinnen des Career Service als auch von Experten/innen aus der Wirtschaft durchgeführt.
Further Information (in German)
ALL DISCIPLINES: Online seminars aimed at young researchers offered by academics
This spring, academics GmbH is offering a new round of online seminars aimed at doctoral candidates and postdocs. The seminars will deal with topics such as: "Are doctoral studies right for me?", "Looking for and applying for jobs", "Which jobs am I suited for?" (all in German) and "Applying for doctoral and postdoc positions at German universities" (in English). It is necessary to be registered for the acadmics job newsletter in order to participate in the seminars.
Fellowships
VARIOUS DISCILPINES: City of Esslingen/Wüstenrot-Stiftung – Hochwacht-Fellowship 2024
Deadline: 15.12.2023
The scholarship is aimed at doctoral students whose research work is in the following subject areas:
- Architectural history
- Monument and building research
- Art history
- Urban history
- Medieval archaeology
- Restoration
The city and foundation are offering a subsistence payment of € 1,500 per month and a free apartment studio in the Hochwacht Esslingen between May 1 and October 31, 2024.
Further Information (only German)
VARIOUS DISCIPLINES: Vector Stiftung – MINT Innovations 2024
Deadline: 14.01.2024
This year, the Vector Foundation is once again offering bold scientists at Baden-Württemberg's colleges, universities and research institutions the opportunity to receive start-up funding for an innovative, unconventional research project in the fields of mathematics, information technology, natural sciences and technology (MINT).
The call is aimed at researchers from all career stages and also includes students and doctoral candidates. Applications can be submitted for up to 100,000 euros per project for a maximum period of 24 months.
Grant applications can be submitted online via the application portal from Nov. 11, 2023 - Jan. 14, 2024.
Weitere Informationen (only German)
VARIOUS DISCIPLINES: German Cancer Aid – Short Term Fellowship-Programm
Deadline: Anytime
The program allows funding of short-term (2 weeks to 4 months) national and international research stays at institutions in Germany and abroad, for knowledge exchange and learning of experimental techniques.
In addition, applications can be submitted to support active participation in workshops, 'summer schools' and scientific courses. Applications can be submitted at any time.
Further Information (only German)
VARIOUS DISCIPLINES: EFR – Future Fellowships "Green Hydrogen 2023"
Deadline: Anytime
With this scholarship program, the DAAD supports master's students, doctoral candidates and postdocs from various disciplines who are working in the field of "green hydrogen". Funding is provided for research projects and self-organized internships in the extended European Research Area (ERA).
Funding is also available for a stay in other non-European countries (e.g. Australia, New Zealand, Canada, South Korea, Japan). PhD students and PostDocs can submit their application at any time.
Further Information (in German)
ALL DISCIPLINES: Vector Foundation – Emergency aid for Ukrainian refugee scientists
Deadline: Anytime
In view of the dramatic situation in Ukraine, the Vector Foundation would like to offer low-threshold support to refugee scientists quickly and unbureaucratically. To this end, the Vector Foundation provides funding to universities and research institutions in Baden-Württemberg to temporarily employ fled Ukrainian researchers in existing working groups and projects.
Universities, colleges and research institutions in Baden-Württemberg can apply for the funding together with the guest researcher. The funding will be paid out in the form of a fixed sum of 25,000 € per funded person. This call is open to all subject areas.
Applications for funding can now be submitted online via the Foundation's application portal.
Further Information (in German)
MEDICINE AND NATURAL SCIENCES: Stipendien der Max-Kade-Foundation
Deadline: Anytime
Das Stipendienprogramms der Max-Kade-Foundation zielt darauf ab, Forschungsaufenthalte von Wissenschaftlerinnen und Wissenschaftlern aus den Bereichen der Naturwissenschaften und Medizin aus der Bundesrepublik Deutschland in den USA zu fördern.
Die Stipendien sind für überdurchschnittlich qualifizierte Nachwuchswissenschaftlerinnen und Nachwuchswissenschaftler (im Regelfall bis zu 12 Jahren nach Promotion) bestimmt, die sich bereits durch eine mehrjährige Forschungstätigkeit oder herausragende Forschungsleistungen fachlich ausweisen können.
Die Stipendien werden für die Dauer von 12 Monaten vergeben. Das Grundstipendium beträgt 53.500 USD. Es können Zuschläge für Ehegatten/Lebenspartner/Kinder/Reisekosten gewährt werden.
Further Information (in German)
ALL DISCIPLINES: Förderprogramme – Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS)
Deadline: abhängig vom jeweiligen Programm
Die Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) bietet u.a. folgende Stipendien für Doktorandinnen und Doktoranden und Wissenschaftlerinnen und Wissenschaftler von deutschen Hochschulen an:
- JSPS Summer Program, für Doktoranden und Postdoktoranden:
Dauer: 2 Monate, Mitte Juni bis Mitte August - JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship (short-term), für Doktoranden und Postdoktoranden:
Dauer: 1 bis 12 Monate
Postdocs mit Aufenthalt von über mehr als 6 Monate - JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship (standard), für Postdoktoranden: Dauer: 12-24 Monate, Stipendienantritt zwischen 01. Dezember und 31. März nicht möglich
- JSPS Invitation Fellowship (short-term), Abschluss der Promotion vor mind. 6 Jahren: Dauer: 14 bis 60 Tage
Further Information (in German)
HEIDELBERG UNIVERSITY: Open Access Publishing Fund
Heidelberg University supports researchers who are willing to publish articles in open access journals with a publishing fund to cover article processing charges. One of the prerequisites for funding is that you are a researcher at Heidelberg University as well as the submitting or corresponding author of the article, who is responsible for the payment of the publication fee.
HISTORICAL SCIENCES: Forschungsstipendien am Deutschen Historischen Institut Paris
Deadline: Anytime
Das Deutsche Historische Institut Paris (DHIP) fördert den wissenschaftlichen Nachwuchs im Bereich der Geschichtswissenschaften. Es vergibt hierzu Stipendien an fortgeschrittene M.A.-Studierende, Doktorandinnen und Doktoranden, Post-Doktorandinnen und Post-Doktoranden und Habilitierte für Forschungsvorhaben zur westeuropäischen, insbesondere zur französischen und deutsch-französischen Geschichte.
Das DHIP unterstützt laufende Forschungsprojekte in ihrer Durchführung (Mobilitäts-Stipendien, Resident-Stipendien) sowie die Entwicklung neuer Forschungsprojekte (Forschungsstart-Stipendien).
Die Stipendien des DHIP richten sich an Bewerberinnen und Bewerber aus der deutschen Wissenschaftslandschaft, unabhängig von ihrer Nationalität. Die Zugehörigkeit zu einer deutschen Krankenversicherung ist obligatorisch. Die Höhe eines Stipendiums des DHIP beträgt monatlich 2.000 € für Habilitierte sowie Post-Doktoranden und Post-Doktorandinnen, 1.500 € für Doktorandinnen und Doktoranden und 1.200 € für M.A.-Studierende.
Further Information (in German)
MEDICINE: Liver Cancer M.D. Stipendium
Deadline: Anytime
The steering committee of the SFB/TR 209 decided to reward three MD stipends each year. Applications can be send any time. For further questions and details please contact Dr. K. Woll: katrin.woll@uni-heidelberg.de
Awards
Information
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Events
ALL DISCIPLINES: Springer Nature – Webinar “Benefits of Open Access (OA) Publishing”
When? Multiple dates
Where? Online
Maximising the reach and impact of your research should be a top priority. As an author with Springer Nature, you can expect a wide and established readership which ensures that your research reaches the greatest possible audience.
In the upcoming webinars by Springer Nature you can learn more about:
Webinar 1: Author journey and benefits of OA
Webinar 2: How to write a scientific paper?
Webinar 3: How Do Journals Operate?
VARIOUS DISCIPLINES: Nature Marsilius Visiting Professorship - Science Communication
When? Various dates, beginning in December
Where? Marsilius Kolleg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 130.1
Martin Enserink is deputy head of the newsroom at Science magazine. After studying biology at the University of Groningen in the Netherlands, he turned to journalism. His main areas of interest include global health, infectious diseases, research ethics, misconduct, research funding and scientific publications.
In the winter semester, Martin Enserink offers exciting courses with a wide range of topics and for different target groups, to which the Marsilius Kolleg invites you. They deal with the presentation of one's own research results to a non-specialist audience, the professional field of science journalism and the exposure of grievances in the scientific community.
In his public lecture, Martin Enserink will address the risks and opportunities of critical science journalism. The lecture "Cheerleaders, guides, or watchdogs? The importance of critical science journalism" will take place on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, 7 p.m. in the auditorium of the Old University.
The number of places is limited, so registration is required via https://www.uni-heidelberg.de/einrichtungen/mk/registrationform-workshopsWS23-24.html
BIOSCIENCES: BIMOVIS – BioLabs Heidelberg Structural Biology Speed Networking
When? 12.12.2023, 5-8 pm
Where? BioLabs Heidelberg, Nikola-Tesla-Straße 1, 69124 Heidelberg
Are you interested in Structural Biology and would you like to make new contacts within academia, startups and industry? Then BIMOVIS speed networking is right for you.
In a relaxed atmosphere you can meet like-minded people over beer and Bionade. BIMOVIS welcomes employees and students from academic institutions and life science companies of the Heidelberg ecosystem and beyond.
LIFE SCIENCES: Sanofi – iDEA iTech Awards Program
Deadline: 15.12.2023
Sanofi's iDEA-iTech Awards program is a booster for research projects on new technologies in the life sciences. The goal is to support scientists who pursue innovative research approaches, embrace the idea of research transfer, and want to put their projects on the fast track.
The project funding is EUR 120,000 for 1 year. In addition, Sanofi offers support through a regular exchange with a Sanofi expert. Ideally, the initial project will develop into a target-oriented further collaboration.
The procedure is two-stage. After initial submission (deadline for pre-proposal submission: December 15, 2023) and positive evaluation, a full proposal has to be submitted by March 1, 2024.
Interested scientists are requested to contact Dr. Christoph Meyer (see below) at an early stage: by telephone +49 6221 54-12612 or by e-mail: christoph.meyer@zuv.uni-heidelberg.de
ALLE FACHBEREICHE: Universität Heidelberg – IP & Transfer Sprechstunde der ScienceValue Heidelberg GmbH (SVH) am INF-Campus
Wann? Mehrere Termine
Wo? ScienceValue Heidelberg GmbH, Berliner Straße 47, 69120 Heidelberg
Möchten Sie erfahren, wie Sie das aus Ihren Forschungsergebnissen entstehende geistige Eigentum bestmöglich schützen können?
Dann besuchen Sie die nächste offene IP & Transfer-Sprechstunde der ScienceValue Heidelberg GmbH (SVH) am INF-Campus Heidelberg und lassen Sie sich zu allen Fragen rund um die Verwertung Ihres geistigen Eigentums beraten!
Die offene IP & Transfer-Sprechstunde des SVH am INF-Campus Heidelberg findet monatlich statt, in der Regel am ersten Dienstag des Monats. Die nächsten geplanten Termine sind:
- 9. Januar 2024
- 6. Februar 2024
Wenn Sie Fragen haben, z. B. zur Vereinbarung eines individuellen Termins, können Sie sich per E-Mail an sciencevalue.heidelberg@med.uni-heidelberg.de wenden oder ihre Webseite besuchen.
ALL DISCIPLINES: Psychological University Ambulance – prEVENTion Heidelberg
When? Multiple dates
Where? Psychological Institute of Heidelberg University
The best prevention against depression, anxiety and mental stress is contact with other people. Therefore, the basic idea of prEVENTion is to prevent mental stress through joint positive activities. prEVENTion is an association in which students regularly organize and hold various activities (e.g. handicrafts, cooking, reading, sports) without any obligation.
Especially people who have experienced depression or who come from a family in which one or both parents were ill with depression should feel addressed, since there is an increased risk of illness here. Furthermore the offer is directed at people who do not (or no longer) have sufficient access to their social network (e.g. due to relocation, separation, change of life situation), or who are currently going through a difficult phase in life.
ALL DISCILPINES: Heidelberg University – Courses of the Scientific Software Centre
When? Multiple dates
Where? Online
The Scientific Software Center (SSC) of Heidelberg University offers a variety of courses connected to scientific software development. If you want to learn Git, how to test your software and about best practices in Python, then join the half-day courses or block courses of the software center.
They offer:
- Courses related to scientific software development that are open for all faculties
- A mentoring program "Reproducible Science" for doctoral students
- Consultation hours to aid you with your software development questions
- Software development services
VARIOUS DISCIPLINES: Heidelberg University – Fields of Focus 4 “Transdisciplinary Research Area: Family”
Deadline: beginning September
The FoF 4 Main Research Area Family has a transdisciplinary focus and aims to network scientists with research interests in the field of family research across all four FoFs (life sciences, natural sciences, humanities, social sciences) at Heidelberg University and to initiate joint research activities in this area.
A first network meeting is planned to take place in September 2023. Scientists from all disciplines at Heidelberg University and from all academic career stages with a research focus on family research are cordially invited to attend. The specific date will be announced in due course.
ALL DISCIPLINES: eDOCation – Young researchers ("eDOCs") Further education for companies
What is eDOCation all about?
eDOCation is the first online platform where young scientists ("eDOCs") offer continuing education for companies. I launched the initiative together with my former doctoral colleague Tobias Hornig (now a data scientist at Siemens). The platform contributes to the transfer of knowledge from universities to business practice and to improving the financial situation and future prospects of doctoral students, postdocs and junior professors. Market research conducted by us has shown that our eDOCs could earn a high three-digit € amount for a two-hour research workshop in companies. At the same time, eDOCation offers companies and their employees the opportunity to benefit from state-of-the-art science in the sense of lifelong learning and to gain access to the country's brightest minds as mentors in the "war for talent". The company is currently being promoted by the Stifterverband as one of the "30 best ideas for the education, science and innovation system of tomorrow" as part of the WIRKUNG HOCH 100 initiative. More information about eDOCation is available at www.edocation.org and in the attached presentation.
You want to get to know us?
The eDOCation Powerbank regularly offers free and non-binding workshops that can support you in research & teaching as well as personal growth. The following events are planned for the semester break (including links to Eventbrite).
Would you like to give talks in companies and be one of our eDOCs?
Send us your application including the following documents
- CV [or link to LinkedIn profile],
- High resolution picture,
- research topic/s,
- training offer for companies (e.g. lectures, seminars, workshops),
- declaration that we may use your data,
please send your application to edoc@edocation.org. More information, such as selection criteria or forms of continuing education, can be found here. You can view the profiles of our current eDOCs here.
How else can you support us?
If you find the idea of eDOCation exciting, we would be happy if you would personally recommend it to friends and acquaintances in academia and industry. You can also help us to expand our network and keep up to date with the latest news by following us on LinkedIn.
POST-DOCS OF ALL DISCIPLINES: heiTRACKS Heidelberg University – Support for Postdoctoral Researchers - Two New Services
Career Coaching for Postdocs – Ongoing Services
Postdocs (2-4 years after completing their doctorate) now have the opportunity for individual Career Coaching. In confidential one-on-one meetings with a university internal coach, the own career path can be consciously reflected upon and actively shaped.
LIFE SCIENCES: Veranstaltungsreihe "Überlebensstrategien"
Überlebensstrategien ist ein gemeinsames Projekt der lebenswissenschaftlichen Sonderforschungsbereiche der Universität Heidelberg mit der Rhein-Neckar-Zeitung (RNZ). Die Redakteure der Stadtredaktion Heidelberg begleiten jeweils eine Veranstaltung mit ihren persönlichen Fragen zu den vorgestellten Forschungsthemen, den beteiligten Wissenschaftlern und den Methoden.
Dieses Format der Moderation soll eine lebendige Brücke zum Publikum bilden, das in den Dialog einbezogen wird. In zwanglosem Rahmen im Karlstorbahnhof und mit musikalischer Begleitung durch Mitglieder des Collegium Musicum stellen die Sonderforschungsbereiche ihre Fragestellungen und langfristigen Ziele vor.
Further Information (in German)
HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES: Interdisziplinäres Forum digitaler Textwissenschaften (Interdisciplinary Forum of Digital Textual Sciences)
Das Interdisziplinäre Forum digitaler Textwissenschaften ist ein offener Treffpunkt für alle, die mit Methoden der Digital Humanities arbeiten und über deren Hintergründe und Theorien diskutieren möchten. Einmal monatlich während der Vorlesungszeit finden öffentliche Vorträge statt mit der Möglichkeit, sich daran anschließend in gemütlicher Runde auszutauschen. Alle am Thema Interessierten sind zu den Veranstaltungen eingeladen. Wir möchten besonders Junior Researchers (Masterstudierende, Doktorandinnen und Doktoranden, Postdocs) ansprechen, eigene Projektideen im Rahmen des Forums vorzustellen und von der fachübergreifenden Expertise der Teilnehmer:innen zu profitieren. Die Veranstaltungen finden zwischen dem 04.11.2020 und dem 17.02.2021, jeweils um 18.15 Uhr als virtuelle Formate statt.
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Fellowships
ALL DISCIPLINES: BMWK – R&D cooperation projects within the framework of ZIM
Deadline: Anytime
The "Central Innovation Program for SMEs" (ZIM) is an open-topic program to promote research and development (R&D) for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and for non-profit research institutions cooperating with them.
Funding is available for R&D cooperation projects between companies or between companies and research institutions for the development of innovative products, processes or technical services without restriction to specific technologies or industries.
At Heidelberg University, you can obtain advice on knowledge and technology transfer, on the exploitation of research results and on planning start-ups from the transfer agency hei_INNOVATION.
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ALL DISCIPLINES: DFG – Support for Researchers in View of the Terrorist Attacks on Israel and Their Consequences
Deadline: Anytime
In view of the current situation, the German Research Foundation (DFG) is offering targeted support and relief measures to researchers in DFG-funded projects who are affected by the terrorist attacks by Hamas on Israel and the current situation in the region.
Additional proposals of up to 20,000 euros can be submitted informally by the project leader at short notice with appropriate justification and should be decided on promptly. The DFG Head Office is available for individual consultations for more extensive project adjustments and additional funding requirements.
In general, funding that has already been approved can also be used to ensure the continuation of research work without any further effort.
VARIOUS DISCIPLINES: EFR – Future Fellowships "Green Hydrogen 2023"
Deadline: Anytime
With this scholarship program, the DAAD supports master's students, doctoral candidates and postdocs from various disciplines who are working in the field of "green hydrogen". Funding is provided for research projects and self-organized internships in the extended European Research Area (ERA).
Funding is also available for a stay in other non-European countries (e.g. Australia, New Zealand, Canada, South Korea, Japan). PhD students and PostDocs can submit their application at any time.
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ALL DISCIPLINES: Fulbright Program – Fellowships for Research and Teaching
Deadline: Anytime
With the scholarships for German scientists, the Fulbright Commission supports the establishment and deepening of contacts between German and American universities and research institutions, the establishment of German and American guest lectureships and joint research projects at the respective universities involved.
Applications are open to postdoctoral scholars (professors, lecturers, and junior research assistants) who plan to spend three to nine months teaching and/or conducting research at an academic institution in the United States.
Applications can be submitted at any time, but at least nine months before the planned start of the stay. If you have any questions about the Research and Teaching program, please contact germanscholars@fulbright.de.
PHYSICS: NSF/DFG – Funding Opportunity for Collaborations in Physics
Deadline: Anytime
To facilitate the support of collaborative work between US groups and their German counterparts, the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Physics Division (PHY) and the DFG’s Physics and Chemistry division have recently agreed on a joint lead-agency process for projects in the area of Physics.
Proposals in which the DFG is the lead agency can be submitted on a continuous basis. For proposals in which the lead agency is the NSF, please refer to the NSF-Physics Division for specific timing of deadlines.
ALL DISCIPLINES: Vector Foundation – Emergency aid for Ukrainian refugee scientists
Deadline: Anytime
In view of the dramatic situation in Ukraine, the Vector Foundation would like to offer low-threshold support to refugee scientists quickly and unbureaucratically. To this end, the Vector Foundation provides funding to universities and research institutions in Baden-Württemberg to temporarily employ Ukrainian researchers who have fled in existing working groups and projects.
Universities, colleges and research institutions in Baden-Württemberg can apply for the funding together with the guest researcher. The funding will be paid out in the form of a fixed sum of 25,000 € per funded person. This call is open to all subject areas.
Applications for funding can now be submitted online via the Foundation's application portal.
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VARIOUS DISCIPLINES: Vector Foundation – Grants for research projects in the field of climate protection
Application deadline: Anytime
The Vector Foundation has opened its 2023 call for proposals for the project "Research for Climate Protection". Project applications can be submitted on an ongoing basis. The program supports researchers in their search for scientific and technical solutions for better climate protection. The current call for proposals is aimed at scientists who are working on new innovative concepts or technological (further) developments to reduce CO2 concentrations in the atmosphere.
Universities, colleges and non-university research institutions in Baden-Württemberg are eligible to apply. Projects can be carried out as individual or joint projects. Up to 350,000 euros can be applied for per project for a maximum duration of 36 months.
There is no deadline for submission. Applications for funding can be submitted online via the application portal throughout the year.
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VARIOUS DISCIPLINES: BMBF – Funding for projects to establish academic junior research groups "Quantum Futur"
Deadline: 11.12.2023
The Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) intends to fund projects on second-generation quantum technologies in academic junior research groups. The subject of the funding are individual projects at universities (universities/universities of applied sciences) and non-university research institutions that address relevant issues of quantum technologies.
As part of the project, academic junior research groups are to be set up by excellent scientists in an early career phase. The aim is to consolidate the structures in the long term after completion of the project.
Researchers in an early career phase (funding applicants) are entitled to submit a project outline in agreement with the host university or research institution.
Please send your project outline for review and selection by the university management by 11 December 2023 (internal deadline) to Dr. Günther R. Mittler: guenther.mittler@zuv.uni-heidelberg.de
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ALL DISCIPLINES: ERC – Open Call: Consolidator Grants 2024
Deadline: 12.12.2023
The European Research Council (ERC) funds scientists whose work advances basic research, pursues visionary projects, and opens up new areas of knowledge. ERC Consolidator Grants support excellent researchers who are in the consolidation phase of their research career (7-12 years after successful defense of the PhD).
Funding can be applied for up to 5 years with a maximum budget of EUR 2 million. There are no thematic requirements for ERC applications, which are open to all research areas.
The Heidelberg Research Service in the Research Department supports researchers in all phases from the preparation of an application to its actual submission and, in the event of approval, during contract negotiations.
VARIOUS DISCIPLINES: DFG – German-Italian Cooperation in the Humanities and Social Sciences 2025
Deadline: 15.12.2023
The program aims to explore current challenges in the humanities and social sciences from a comparative German and Italian perspective and to mobilise new connections between German and Italian scholarship.
The core of the programme is the Villa Vigoni Talks. These apply to topics that deepen current debates on European culture, history and society. The number of participants is limited to a maximum of 25.
ALL DISCIPLINES: hei_INNOVATION – EXIST Women Fellowship
Deadline: 17.12.2023
EXIST Women is a funding program for prospective female founders of the Federal Ministry of Economics and Climate Protection (BMWK), which is coordinated at Heidelberg University by the transfer agency hei_INNOVATION.
Up to ten female scholarship holders have the opportunity to take part in this program, which offers targeted qualifications, individual coaching, exchanges with mentors and access to an exclusive network.
In addition, a grant of up to 9,000 euros will be awarded for a period of three months. Funding is expected to begin on January 15, 2024, subject to approval by the BMWK.
ALL DISCIPLINES: UNIFY – Olympia Morata Program
Deadline: 18.12.2023
The aim of the program is to support above-average female postdoctoral researchers (i.e. FLINTA*) with outstanding qualification projects in the R2 phase (doctorate should not date back more than approx. 3-4 years).
The program comprises of several pillars: In addition to financial support, further training and career development measures are to be completed alongside the scientific project work and are mandatory.
Applications for funding must be sent electronically by e-mail as a PDF file to Carmen Waiblinger (carmen.waiblinger@uni-heidelberg.de ; by mid-November 2023 to marina.ladan@uni-heidelberg.de) by December 18, 2023.
ALL DISCIPLINES: MWK – BEGIN: Participation in major European projects and initiatives
Deadline: 31.12.2024
In order to continue to secure Baden-Württemberg's leading position in European research and innovation funding, the Baden-Württemberg Ministry of Science, Research and the Arts is launching the "BEGIN" call for proposals, which is intended to further strengthen the participation of universities in major EU research projects in the future.
On the one hand, funding can be applied for projects that have already successfully obtained funding from an EU programme. On the other hand, applications for funding can be submitted that relate to the intended participation in significant large-scale EU projects.
The requested funding must amount to at least 100,000 euros per application and year and can normally be up to a maximum of 1 million euros per application and year. For the present call, up to 2 million euros per year are available.
If you have any questions, please contact Dr Günther R. Mittler (Tel. +49 6221 54-12620 / guenther.mittler@zuv.uni-heidelberg.de).
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COMPUTER SCIENCE: BMBF - Funding of research projects on the topic of "Flexible, resilient and efficient machine learning models"
Deadline: 12.01.2024
With this initiative, the BMBF is funding interdisciplinary research projects that develop new architectures and learning algorithms through interdisciplinary collaboration in order to demonstrably improve the flexibility, resilience and efficiency of learning systems or the efficiency of complex simulation models significantly beyond the current state of the art.
The BMBF will fund selected projects within the framework of the call with up to 2,000,000 euros (including project flat rate) over a period of generally up to three years. The application procedure has two stages.
When submitting a draft, the Research Department asks for a short message to the Heidelberg Research Service (contact see below).
VARIOUS DISCIPLINES: Vector Stiftung – MINT Innovations 2024
Deadline: 14.01.2024
This year, the Vector Foundation is once again offering bold scientists at Baden-Württemberg's colleges, universities and research institutions the opportunity to receive start-up funding for an innovative, unconventional research project in the fields of mathematics, information technology, natural sciences and technology (MINT).
The call is aimed at researchers from all career stages and also includes students and doctoral candidates. Applications can be submitted for up to 100,000 euros per project for a maximum period of 24 months.
Grant applications can be submitted online via the application portal from Nov. 11, 2023 - Jan. 14, 2024.
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ALL DISCIPLINES: Branco Weiss Fellowship Society – Branco Weiss Fellowships in Natural Sciences, Social Sciences and Engineering
Deadline: 15.01.2024
The fellowship offers an opportunity for postdocs in all areas of the natural and social sciences and engineering who have conceived an original and independent research idea that falls outside the scope of large-scale research projects.
A Branco Weiss Fellowship comes to CHF 100,000 per year and recipients receive support for up to five years. It may be used to cover all legitimate costs of research (i.e. salary and/or equipment, travel expenses, consumables, personnel, etc.).
The first two years of a project are called the pioneer phase. At the end of the pioneer phase, a review and a site visit will be conducted. At this point, the project, its continued originality, and the productivity of the fellow will be evaluated.
Branco Weiss Fellows are encouraged to seek faculty positions during their exploitation phase.
VARIOUS DISCIPLINES: DFG – Priority Programme "META-REP: A Meta-scientific Programme in the Behavioural, Social and Cognitive Sciences"
Deadline: 24.01.2024
In 2020, the Senate of the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG, German Research Foundation) has established the Priority Programme entitled “META-REP: A Meta-scientific Programme to Analyse and Optimise Replicability in the Behavioural, Social and Cognitive Sciences” (SPP 2317). The present call invites proposals for the second three-year funding period (2024–2027).
Over the last 10 years, the “replication crisis” has had a substantial impact on the behavioural, social and cognitive sciences. The Priority Programme META-REP aims to contribute to this discussion by adding a non-normative, empirically informed meta-scientific perspective.
Proposals and CVs must be written in English and must be submitted via the DFG’s electronic proposal submission system elan by 24 January 2024.
VARIOUS DISCIPLINES: Volkswagen Foundation – Transformational Knowledge about Democracies in Transition
Deadline: 30.01.2024
With the funding programme "Transformational Knowledge of Democracies in Transition - Transdisciplinary Perspectives", the Volkswagen Foundation aims to bring together academia and (civil) society actors to enable new perspectives on social transformation processes of democracy.
The programme is aimed at applicants from the humanities, cultural studies and social sciences, as well as (civil) society actors who wish to work together in transdisciplinary teams to exchange and work on different ideas and issues relating to democracy in transition. Selected projects will be funded for up to 5 years and with up to 1.3 million euros.
Online consultation hours on 09.11.2023 and 10.01.2024 will explain the funding offer and answer questions.
VARIOUS DISCIPLINES: Azrieli Foundation – International Postdoctoral Fellowship 2024-25
Deadline: 09.05.2024
The Azrieli International Postdoctoral Fellowship offers generous funding and support for 24 international postdoctoral applicants to conduct research in exact sciences, life sciences, humanities, and social sciences at eligible Israeli academic institutions.
The Fellowship is made up of a basic stipend of ILS 188,000 per academic year, with an additional ILS 20,000 granted annually for research expenses and research-related travel.
ALL DISCIPLINES: Alexander von Humboldt Foundation – Feodor Lynen Research Fellowships
Deadline: Anytime
With the Feodor Lynen Research Fellowships, the Humboldt Foundation enables researchers from Germany with above-average qualifications to spend long-term research periods abroad with members of the Humboldt Network. Applications are possible from all disciplines and for all countries abroad.
Who is eligible to apply?
Postdocs who are at the beginning of their academic career and have completed their doctorate no more than four years ago can apply for a 6 to 24-month fellowship.
Experienced researchers who completed their doctorate no more than twelve years ago can apply for a 6- to 18-month fellowship. Applicants are expected to have a clearly recognisable independent academic profile. As a rule, they should therefore already be working at least as a post-doctoral lecturer or junior professor, be in charge of a junior research group or be able to demonstrate several years of independent academic activity.
Scholarship benefits
The amount of the scholarship varies depending on the destination country and living situation. Please use the scholarship calculator to calculate the amount individually. Travel expenses are additionally reimbursed.
ALL DISCIPLINES: Heidelberg University – Bridging funding for PostDocs within the framework of heiTRACKS
Deadline: Anytime
Introducing the option of bridging funding for independent junior researchers on the path to professorship within the framework of the heiTRACKS programme.
For independent junior researchers who from July 1st, 2021 acquire an ERC Starting Grant or a DFG Emmy Noether Independent Junior Research Group Leader, Heidelberg University offers bridging funding as part of its heiTRACKS programme for the promotion of young researchers. Subject to a positive evaluation, the position of the junior research group leader will continue to be financed until a professorship is attained (but for a maximum of three years). The evaluation takes place at the end of the fourth year of the project and includes as criteria (1) the successful acquisition of further third-party funding, amounting to at least 200,000 EUR and (2) subject-specific outstanding and independent publication achievements.
Please note: Bridging funding does not apply to the Medical Faculties Mannheim and Heidelberg.
For further questions on bridging funding and advice on the application procedures for ERC Starting Grants and the DFG Emmy Noether programme, please contact the project manager(s) responsible for your area of research in the Heidelberg Research Service of the Research Division (D6).
ALL DISCIPLINES: European Commission – Open Access Publishing Plattform
No Deadlines
The European Commission has launched the Open Access publishing platform "Open Research Europe" for publishing research results from Horizon 2020. The platform facilitates OA compliance for project beneficiaries and provides a publishing venue for researchers to share their results and findings and engage in open, constructive research discussion, including through peer review.
MEDICINE AND NATURAL SCIENCES: Stipendien der Max-Kade-Foundation
Deadline: Anytime
Das Stipendienprogramms der Max-Kade-Foundation zielt darauf ab, Forschungsaufenthalte von Wissenschaftlerinnen und Wissenschaftlern aus den Bereichen der Naturwissenschaften und Medizin aus der Bundesrepublik Deutschland in den USA zu fördern.
Die Stipendien sind für überdurchschnittlich qualifizierte Nachwuchswissenschaftlerinnen und Nachwuchswissenschaftler (im Regelfall bis zu 12 Jahren nach Promotion) bestimmt, die sich bereits durch eine mehrjährige Forschungstätigkeit oder herausragende Forschungsleistungen fachlich ausweisen können.
Die Stipendien werden für die Dauer von 12 Monaten vergeben. Das Grundstipendium beträgt 53.500 USD. Es können Zuschläge für Ehegatten/Lebenspartner/Kinder/Reisekosten gewährt werden.
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ALL DISCIPLINES: Walter Benjamin-Programm (Postdocs)
Deadline: Anytime
Das Walter Benjamin-Programm ermöglicht es Wissenschaftlerinnen und Wissenschaftlern in der Qualifizierungsphase im Anschluss an die Promotion, ein eigenes Forschungsvorhaben am Ort ihrer Wahl selbständig umzusetzen.
Mit der Einwerbung von Fördergeldern für ein eigenständiges Forschungsvorhaben wird der Grundstein für die weitere, zunehmend selbständige wissenschaftliche Karriere gelegt und die erwünschte Eigenverantwortlichkeit von besonders qualifizierten Postdoktorandinnen und Postdoktoranden gestärkt. Das Programm dient damit der Förderung der frühen wissenschaftlichen Karriere. Es hat zum Ziel, die in dieser Karrierephase relevante Mobilität und thematische Weiterentwicklung zu unterstützen, daher ist in dem Programm im Regelfall ein Wechsel der Einrichtung vorgesehen.
Antragsberechtigt sind Wissenschaftlerinnen und Wissenschaftler ausschließlich in einer frühen wissenschaftlichen Karrierephase. Eine Förderung bedingt eine abgeschlossene wissenschaftliche Ausbildung (mit Promotion). Das Vorhaben darf an keiner Einrichtung angesiedelt werden, die nicht gemeinnützig ist, oder die die Veröffentlichung der Ergebnisse in allgemein zugänglicher Form nicht gestattet.
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NATURAL SCIENCES AND MEDICINE: Leopoldina-Postdoc-Stipendium
Deadline: Anytime
Zielgruppe des Programms sind jüngere Nachwuchswissenschaftlerinnen und Nachwuchswissenschaftler aus Deutschland, Österreich und der Schweiz aus naturwissenschaftlichen und medizinischen Fachgebieten, die bereits ein eigenständiges Forschungsprofil erkennen lassen. Bei bewilligter Förderung führen sie eigenständige Projekte an den renommiertesten Forschungsstätten ihrer Disziplinen im Ausland durch. Deutsche Wissenschaftlerinnen und Wissenschaftler müssen Forschungsstätten im Ausland wählen.
Österreichische und schweizerische Wissenschaftlerinnen und Wissenschaftler können sich nur für Gastinstitute in Deutschland bewerben.
Ziel des Programms ist, dass die Geförderten nach Ablauf des Förderzeitraums in ihr Heimatland zurückkehren und ihre erworbene Qualifikation in den Wissenschaftsstandort einbringen.
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VARIOUS DISCIPLINES: Fritz-Thyssen-Stiftung: Forschungsstipendien für Postdocs
Deadline: Anytime
The Fritz Thyssen Foundation is awarding research stipends to junior postdocs who want to fully focus on a research project of their choice for one to two years.
Eligible are postdocs who have been awarded their doctoral / PhD degrees one to two years prior to their applications. They should be able to carry out their project within one to two years. The project needs to be linked to their own, independent research plan that is to be carried out while working at a university or non-profit research organisation.
An application can be filed in the following areas of support (for details, please visit the webpage of the Thyssen foundation):
- History, Language & Culture
- The interdisciplinary field “Image–Sound–Language”
- State, Economy and Society
- Medicine and the Natural Sciences
Funding is basically reserved for projects that are related to the promotion areas of the Foundation and have a clear connection to the German research system. This connection can be established either at a personal level through German scientists working on the project, at an institutional level through non-German scientists being affiliated to German research institutes or through studies on topics related thematically to German research interests.
No stipends are awarded for doctoral dissertations or “Habilitationen” (post-doctoral research) or to complete such works to follow up support through other institutions. The foundation generally does not accept any applications for projects if applications are being filed with other institutions offering support at the same time. An application that is refused by another institution can be filed with the foundation along with a note explaining why it was refused.
ALL DISCIPLINES: Förderprogramme – Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS)
Deadline: abhängig vom jeweiligen Programm
Die Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) bietet u.a. folgende Stipendien für Doktorandinnen und Doktoranden und Wissenschaftlerinnen und Wissenschaftler an deutschen Hochschulen an:
- JSPS Summer Program, für Doktoranden und Postdoktoranden:
Dauer: 2 Monate, Mitte Juni bis Mitte August - JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship (short-term), für Doktoranden und Postdoktoranden:
Dauer: 1 bis 12 Monate
Postdocs mit Aufenthalt von über mehr als 6 Monate - JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship (standard), für Postdoktoranden: Dauer: 12-24 Monate, Stipendienantritt zwischen 01. Dezember und 31. März nicht möglich
- JSPS Invitation Fellowship (short-term), Abschluss der Promotion vor mind. 6 Jahren: Dauer: 14 bis 60 Tage
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HEIDELBERG UNIVERSITY: Open Access Publishing Fund
Heidelberg University supports researchers who are willing to publish articles in open access journals with a publishing fund to cover article processing charges. One of the prerequisites for funding is that you are a researcher at Heidelberg University as well as the submitting or corresponding author of the article, who is responsible for the payment of the publication fee.
HISTORICAL SCIENCES: Forschungsstipendien am Deutschen Historischen Institut Paris
Deadline: Anytime
Das Deutsche Historische Institut Paris (DHIP) fördert den wissenschaftlichen Nachwuchs im Bereich der Geschichtswissenschaften. Es vergibt hierzu Stipendien an fortgeschrittene M.A.-Studierende, Doktorandinnen und Doktoranden, Post-Doktorandinnen und Post-Doktoranden und Habilitierte für Forschungsvorhaben zur westeuropäischen, insbesondere zur französischen und deutsch-französischen Geschichte.
Das DHIP unterstützt laufende Forschungsprojekte in ihrer Durchführung (Mobilitäts-Stipendien, Resident-Stipendien) sowie die Entwicklung neuer Forschungsprojekte (Forschungsstart-Stipendien).
Die Stipendien des DHIP richten sich an Bewerberinnen und Bewerber aus der deutschen Wissenschaftslandschaft, unabhängig von ihrer Nationalität. Die Zugehörigkeit zu einer deutschen Krankenversicherung ist obligatorisch. Die Höhe eines Stipendiums des DHIP beträgt monatlich 2.000 € für Habilitierte sowie Post-Doktoranden und Post-Doktorandinnen, 1.500 € für Doktorandinnen und Doktoranden und 1.200 € für M.A.-Studierende.
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Awards
VARIOUS DISCIPLINES: Alexander von Humboldt Foundation – Carl Zeiss Humboldt Research Award
Deadline: Anytime
With the Carl Zeiss Humboldt Research Award, the Humboldt Foundation honors an internationally recognized scientific personality from abroad and his or her body of work to date.
The prize is awarded to researchers in the fields of mathematics, computer science and natural sciences who have established a cooperation with colleagues in Baden-Württemberg, Rhineland-Palatinate and Thuringia.
The prize is endowed with 100,000 euros, supplemented by funds amounting to 50,000 euros for continued financing of the cooperation established. Nominations can be submitted throughout the year.
If nominated, the Research Department would appreciate a brief notification: guenther.mittler@zuv.uni-heidelberg.de
VARIOUS DISCIPLINES: University Heidelberg – Hella Bühler Prize
Deadline: 31.01.2024
The Hella Bühler Prize is a research award for young researchers at Heidelberg University who already have outstanding work in the field of cancer research but have not yet been appointed to a permanent professorship.
Scientists at Heidelberg University with a clinical or non-clinical project in the field of cancer research are eligible to apply in writing. Researchers from collaborations of the university with institutions outside the university can also apply, provided that there is a corresponding connection to the university.
The prize is endowed with EUR 100,000 and funds are freely available within the project.
ALL DISCIPLINES: Körber Foundation – German Study Award 2024
Deadline: 01.03.2024
Are you convinced that science can change the world? Are you able to clearly explain the social significance of your dissertation project in a short report? Then apply!
The competition is aimed at young scientists from all disciplines who have submitted an excellent dissertation of particular social significance in 2023. Three top prizes of 25,000 euros each will be awarded.
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