Current News and Events
Events
ALL DISCIPLINES: Heidelberg University – COMMUNITY: Platform for Student Interaction
Deadline: as of now
COMMUNITY aims to promote a lively exchange among students and doctoral candidates across disciplines and semesters. By posting articles in topic-specific forums, like-minded people and contact persons on various topics can find each other and network.
Using the messaging function implemented in Moodle, doctoral candidates can then contact each other directly and connect themselves further.
Access to COMMUNITY
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 already had a 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, 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 joing the half-day courses or block courses of the software center.
NATURAL SCIENCES: University of Edinburgh – International Directed Evolution Competition
Where? Cambridge, United Kingdom
When? 01.05-20.10.2023 (Registration: 01.05.2023)
The International Directed Evolution Competition (iDEC) is a global competition that brings together high school, undergraduate, and postgraduate students to collaborate and work on research projects related to directed evolution. The competition provides a platform for students to present their work, receive feedback from experts in the field, and compete for awards.
This competition represents a great opportunity to work on challenges of the future, network with experts in the field, and gain valuable experience in problem-solving and teamwork. iDEC will hold a conference at the end of October to bring the contestants together to present and exchange their research achievements, which we expect will be held in Cambridge, UK for 2023
ALL DISCIPLINES: 4EU+ Universities – Open for You! An Introduction to Open Science 2023
When? beginning June
Where? Online
As part of this online series, the training sessions tell you everything you need to know about Open Science and always were afraid to ask!
The vision of science we champion at the 4EU+ member universities is free from paywalls or borders. It’s open! Whether you are a PhD candidate, senior researcher, staff member working in research support or you are simply curious - you are welcome to join the seminars.
All you need to do is to secure your spot by filling in the registration form for each seminar you are interested in. Are you interested? Then join the training sessions!
ALL SUBJECTS: Karlstorbahnhof – Heidelberg Science Slam "Generation Health"
When? 05.06.2023, 8 p.m.
Where? Karlstorbahnhof, Marlene-Dietrich-Platz 3, 69126 Heidelberg, Germany
What really keeps you fit? What makes people happy and healthy? What influence does digitization have on our health and what can everyone do to cope with the mental load in everyday life?
On June 5, the Heidelberg Science Slam will take place at the Karlstorbahnhof und provides answers to these questions. In line with the motto "Generation Health", there will be a mix of topics from the fields of sport, sexuality, nutrition, digitalization, psychology and much more.
Further information (only German)
ALL SUBJECTS: ZEIT Campus – Information events "How it works: your way through studies to a job"
When? beginning in June
Where? Online
During two theme days in June, ZEIT Campus editors will talk with experts and exciting personalities about the topics of mental health, quarter-life crisis, study-life balance and career orientation.
12. Juni 2023, ab 16 Uhr
New work! What do I need to know about career paths of tomorrow?
27. Juni 2023, ab 16 Uhr
Study, career and family: How do I find my personal life plan?
At the get-together, you can ask the professionals your personal questions. In addition, there will again be interesting online seminars, relaxation sessions and advice from TK
ALLE FACHBEREICHE: Heideberg University - Cabin Tour in the Berchtesgaden Alps
When? 18.06.2023
Where? Berchtesgaden Alps
Would you like to discover the beauty of the Alps? Then sign up for the cabin tour through the Berchtesgaden Alps!
This tour is for Heidelberg University staff members and PhD students who want to discover one of the wildest and most pristine corners of Germany and are in good physical condition.
The hike starts at the Königsee, leads directly into the Berchtesgaden Alps and ends at the idyllic St. Bartholomä at the Königssee. Panoramic views along the way give us a glimpse of the beauty of one of the wildest and most pristine corners of Germany.
To participate, attendance at an information session, May 16 2023, at 6 p.m. and registration with Ms. Ute von Figura is mandatory: ute.vonfigura@uni-heidelberg.de.
ALL DISCIPLINES: University for Applied Sciences Ravensburg-Weingarten - Information event "Career goal HAW professorship" Information event "Career goal HAW professorship"
When? 23.06.2023 15-17.15 pm
Where? Online
The University of Applied Sciences Ravensburg-Weingarten is hosting an exciting information event on the topic of "Career Goal HAW Professorship". The event aims at all interested parties who are considering a professorship at an applied university (employees, junior scientists, lecturers, etc.).
- During the event you will learn more about
- the job description of an HAW professorship
- the daily work routine
- individual career paths
- general conditions
- the appointment procedure, etc.
ALL DISCIPLINES: HGGS – Call for Papers: Forum “Agency in Time”
Deadline: 01.07.2023
The Heidelberg Graduate School for the Humanities and Social Sciences is seeking experts at various stages in their academic careers (PhD candidates, postdocs, professors) in inter- and transdisciplinary studies to join us for the 2023 HGGS Forum. We welcome submissions from experts in all disciplines and sub-disciplines within the humanities and social sciences.
At this year’s Forum, we are experimenting with different visions of expressing and communicating scholarly findings. Participants are therefore free to propose a classical paper presentation, video collage, or poetry slam composition discussing their research. In addition, there is going to be a competition with short presentations of five minutes each.
We invite applicants to submit an abstract of no more than 300 words for papers of 2500-3000 words in length to hggsforum2023@gmail.com by July 1, along with a short biographical introduction including your name, surname, research interests, subject area, and institutional affiliation where applicable.
ALL DISCIPLINES: Alliance Science Splash – Science Splash 2023
When? 05.07.2023 (Registration: 07.05.2023)
Where? Weiße Flotte Heidelberg, Neckarstaden 25, 69117 Heidelberg
The Science Splash 2023 allows you to present your research, foster new collaborations, and get inspired by three excellent keynote speakers in an extraordinary, inter-disciplinary, inter-city setting - and on the water!
Among the speakers are:
- Stefan Hell – Nobel Laureate and Director and MPI Göttingen/MPI Heidelberg
- Maria Leptin – President of the European Research Council
- Stephan Urban – Professor at Heidelberg University
Please note that the event has a limited capacity and is for members of Alliance institutions only. Please also note that the event takes place on a ship; not all areas may be fully accessible.
If you want to participate or hand in abstracts for the “elevator pitches”, please register until 07 May 2023.
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: Heidelberg University - The Scientific Software Center
Ever ran your scientific software twice using the same input data but got a different answer?
The Scientific Software Center is a new service unit at Heidelberg University that provides solutions for sustainable and reproducible scientific software. We also realize software development projects for members of Heidelberg University!
We 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: 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.
ALL DISCIPLINES: IP consultation hours of the patent and start-up management
Have you ever considered in the context of your dissertation, whether in the humanities, life sciences, natural sciences or social sciences, if 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 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)
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 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)
VARIOUS DISCIPLINES: Joachim Herz Foundation – Add-on Fellowships for Interdisciplinary Life Science
Deadline: 06.06.2023
The Joachim Herz Foundation's call for applications is aimed at PhD students and postdocs from various disciplines working on interdisciplinary research questions at the interfaces between life sciences and physics, computer science, mathematics, engineering and related research fields. The goal is to enable up to 50 scientists to "think outside the box".
The Add-on Fellows receive up to 12,500 EUR over a period of two years, which can be used for international networking and further education in other disciplines, for hardware and software and offers in the context of career development and science communication, among other things.
ALL DISCIPLINES: Heidelberg University – Young Marsilius Fellowships
Deadline: 23.06.2023
The Marsilius Kolleg is awarding up to 12 one-year "Young Marsilius Fellowships for Interdisciplinarity and Science Communication". Heidelberg postdoctoral researchers (up to 4 years after PhD) and advanced PhD students with a clear postdoc perspective are invited to apply.
Fellows receive 5,000 euros to use freely for their own research and academic training.
Interested postdoctoral fellows are asked to first contact the Marsilius-Kolleg office; the contact person is the managing director of the Marsilius-Kolleg, Mr. Just (just@mk.uni-heidelberg.de; Tel.: 06221 54 3981).
VARIOUS DISCIPLINES: VARIOUS DISCIPLINES: Science – SciLifeLab Prize 2023
Deadline: 15.07.2023
Boost your career by applying for the Science and SciLifeLab’s Prize for Young Scientists, an annual prize awarded to early-career scientists.
The prize is presented in four categories:
- Cell and Molecular Biology
- Ecology and Environment
- Molecular Medicine
- Genomics, Proteomics and Systems Biology
Applicants have to submit a 1000-word essay that is judged by an independent editorial team, organized by the journal Science. Essays are assessed on the quality of research and the applicants’ ability to articulate how their work would contribute to the scientific field.
If selected as a winner, you will have your essay published by Science, win up to USD 30,000, and be invited to Sweden during our 10th anniversary celebration to receive your prize, present your research, and meet with leading scientists in your field.
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: At any time
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
MEDICINE AND PSYCHOLOGY: Hans and Ilse Breuer Foundation – Publication Prize
Deadline: 30.06.2023
The non-profit organisation based in Frankfurt am Main is involved in helping people affected by dementia with its own dementia centre "StattHaus Offenbach" on the one hand and promotes basic scientific research on dementia on the other. Since 2006, the foundation awards the Alzheimer Research Prize worth 100,000 euros.
Original papers with proven online or print publication dates between 1 January 2022 and 31 March 2023 will be considered. In the case of shared authorship, a declaration of consent by the non-submitting author must be enclosed.
The application publication is to be submitted as a pdf and with a declaration of consent on data protection to info@breuerstiftung.de by June 30, 2023. If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Katja Bär on 069 2980 1940 or by e-mail (katja.baer@breuerstiftung.de).
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Events
ALLE FACHBEREICHE: Alfred-Weber-Institute – Study on „Time Use, Networking Behavior and Visibility“
Deadline: as of now
The Chair of Organizational Behavior of the Alfred-Weber-Institute (AWI) for Economics at the University of Heidelberg is looking for participants for a study on the topic of “Time Use, Networking Behavior & Visibility in Academia”.
Participants (female/male/diverse) should already be at the Postdoc phase of their academic career or beyond. The study consists of a survey (approximately 35 minutes) and an experimental session (approximately 40 minutes). Both parts of the study will take place online.
Earnings will be on average 20 Euros per hour depending on decisions and performance in different tasks.
If you are interested in participating, you can register via the following portal: https://awiheidelberg.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4IsLAw3Pc8Mk4yq
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 already had a 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, 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 joing the half-day courses or block courses of the software center.
ALL DISCIPLINES: 4EU+ Universities – Open for You! An Introduction to Open Science 2023
When? beginning June
Where? Online
As part of this online series, the training sessions tell you everything you need to know about Open Science and always were afraid to ask!
The vision of science we champion at the 4EU+ member universities is free from paywalls or borders. It’s open! Whether you are a PhD candidate, senior researcher, staff member working in research support or you are simply curious - you are welcome to join the seminars.
All you need to do is to secure your spot by filling in the registration form for each seminar you are interested in. Are you interested? Then join the training sessions!
ALL SUBJECTS: Karlstorbahnhof – Heidelberg Science Slam "Generation Health"
When? 05.06.2023, 8 p.m.
Where? Karlstorbahnhof, Marlene-Dietrich-Platz 3, 69126 Heidelberg, Germany
What really keeps you fit? What makes people happy and healthy? What influence does digitization have on our health and what can everyone do to cope with the mental load in everyday life?
On June 5, the Heidelberg Science Slam will take place at the Karlstorbahnhof und provides answers to these questions. In line with the motto "Generation Health", there will be a mix of topics from the fields of sport, sexuality, nutrition, digitalization, psychology and much more.
Further information (only German)
ALL DISCIPLINES: NKS MSC – Online Seminars on the MSC Postdoctoral Fellowships
When? 05.06.2023
Where? Online
The National Contact Point to the EU Horizon Europe Program (NCP) is organizing a series of online seminars to best prepare postdoctoral fellows for the 2023 Fellowship call.
The Postdoctoral Fellowships support excellent individual research projects of scientists already holding a PhD at institutions inside and outside Europe who are planning a research stay.
An online seminar on the specifics of applying for MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships (PF) will be held in German on May 9. Seminars in English will be held on May 23, 2023, and June 5, 2023, aimed especially at researchers who have recently started working in Germany as well as researchers still working abroad.
Further Information (only German)
VARIOUS DISCIPLINES: Fulbright Germany – Fulbright-Cottrell Workshop “Building Bridges”
When? 12-14.06.2023 (Registration: 15.05.2023)
Where? Dresden
Fulbright Germany is organizing the Building Bridges Workshop for chemistry, physics, astronomy, and related disciplines to be held in Dresden, Germany, June 12-14, 2023.
The workshop is aimed at current and future junior researchers (junior research group leaders, junior professors, junior lecturers and private lecturers) working at German universities and research institutes.
Topics range from developing leadership skills needed for appointments and tenure to sharing best practices for better integrating research and teaching.
Further Information and Registration
ALL DSCIPLINES: University Heidelberg – heiTRACKS Orientation Event Welcome
When? 21.06.2023 (Registration: 14.06.2023)
Where? Im Neuenheimer Feld 370 (Rooms of the Graduate Academy)
heiTRACKS is the main service point of Heidelberg University for postdocs. Besides fostering research-relevant and cross-disciplinary skills, heiTRACKS also provides advisory and coaching sessions regarding all important decision-making processes.
heiTRACKS invites newly-arrived postdocs, candidates for habilitation, junior research group leaders and junior professors with and without tenure track for its orientation event “Welcome”. The event offers an orientation all around the university, an overview of support and gives you the opportunity to benefit from experiences with other academics.
If you are interested, please register until 14 June 2023 by directly contacting Dr. Susanne Scheer: susanne.scheer@zuv.uni-heidelberg.de.
ALL DISCIPLINES: University for Applied Sciences Ravensburg-Weingarten - Information event "Career goal HAW professorship" Information event "Career goal HAW professorship"
When? 23.06.2023 15-17.15 pm
Where? Online
The University of Applied Sciences Ravensburg-Weingarten is hosting an exciting information event on the topic of "Career Goal HAW Professorship". The event aims at all interested parties who are considering a professorship at an applied university (employees, junior scientists, lecturers, etc.).
- During the event you will learn more about
- the job description of an HAW professorship
- the daily work routine
- individual career paths
- general conditions
- the appointment procedure, etc.
ALL DISCIPLINES: HGGS – Call for Papers: Forum “Agency in Time”
Deadline: 01.07.2023
The Heidelberg Graduate School for the Humanities and Social Sciences is seeking experts at various stages in their academic careers (PhD candidates, postdocs, professors) in inter- and transdisciplinary studies to join us for the 2023 HGGS Forum. We welcome submissions from experts in all disciplines and sub-disciplines within the humanities and social sciences.
At this year’s Forum, we are experimenting with different visions of expressing and communicating scholarly findings. Participants are therefore free to propose a classical paper presentation, video collage, or poetry slam composition discussing their research. In addition, there is going to be a competition with short presentations of five minutes each.
We invite applicants to submit an abstract of no more than 300 words for papers of 2500-3000 words in length to hggsforum2023@gmail.com by July 1, along with a short biographical introduction including your name, surname, research interests, subject area, and institutional affiliation where applicable.
ALL DISCIPLINES: Alliance Science Splash – Science Splash 2023
When? 05.07.2023 (Registration: 07.05.2023)
Where? Weiße Flotte Heidelberg, Neckarstaden 25, 69117 Heidelberg
The Science Splash 2023 allows you to present your research, foster new collaborations, and get inspired by three excellent keynote speakers in an extraordinary, inter-disciplinary, inter-city setting - and on the water!
Among the speakers are:
- Stefan Hell – Nobel Laureate and Director and MPI Göttingen/MPI Heidelberg
- Maria Leptin – President of the European Research Council
- Stephan Urban – Professor at Heidelberg University
Please note that the event has a limited capacity and is for members of Alliance institutions only. Please also note that the event takes place on a ship; not all areas may be fully accessible.
If you want to participate or hand in abstracts for the “elevator pitches”, please register until 07 May 2023.
ALL DISCIPLINES: Heidelberg University - CareerPlus - Virtual Events with Impulses on Career Development for Postdoctoral Researchers
When? 15.11.2023, 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Where? Online
A successful and healthy career takes into account many factors and aspects. In the virtual CareerPlus event series, we offer you relevant topics that you can reflect on for your current job and use for your professional future.
Each session includes an everyday impulse and an interactive part with the possibility to try out, reflect and exchange with peers.
All postdocs, habilitation candidates, scholarship holders, junior research group leaders and junior professors with and without tenure track are cordially invited to register for the respective date.
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.
Further Information (in German)
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.
Further Information (in 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)
VARIOUS DISCIPLINES: Vector Foundation - Grants for research projects in the field of climate protection
Application deadline: Anytime
The Vector Foundation has opened its 2022 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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ALL DISCIPLINES: Heidelberg University – 4Eu+ funding programs for inter-university cooperation in research and teaching
Deadline: 01.06.2023
In order to strengthen their strategic cooperation and enable joint growth, the 4EU+ European University Alliance has launched two new inter-university funding programs:
- SEED4EU+
- 4EU+ Visiting Professorships
With these two calls, the Alliance aims to strengthen the links between the seven partner universities (Prague, Heidelberg, Sorbonne/Paris, Copenhagen, Geneva, Milan, Warsaw), to provide room for new ideas and to support cross-university projects.
SEED4EU+
Funding is provided for innovative projects in research, teaching and innovation, as well as in public relations and citizen science, which are not covered by conventional funding measures. Applications are open to scientists with a doctorate who want to implement creative projects across universities at at least three 4EU+ locations.
The maximum funding per project is 50,000 euros for a period of up to 12 months; an extension for a further year is possible on application.
4EU+ Visiting Professorships
Visiting Professorships are open to researchers from all seven partner universities who wish to carry out joint research and teaching activities with their team at the respective host university.
The 4EU+ Visiting Professorships are designed to last a minimum of two months and a maximum of three months and can be completed in several intervals over the course of an academic year.
ALL DISCIPLINES: Philipp Schwartz Initiative – Special Program Iran
Deadline: 01.06.2023 (internal) / 09.06.2023 (external)
In the context of its Philipp Schwartz Initiative, the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, with the support of the Federal Foreign Office, is launching a special program to support Iranian scientists at risk. It enables universities and research institutions in Germany to take on acutely endangered Iranian academics in the context of a research fellowship.
The deadline at the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation is June 9, 2023. If you know a candidate who would like to apply, or if you have any questions about the program, please contact Nicole Tsuda at the Welcome Centre: tsuda@zuv.uni-heidelberg.de or 54-12721.
ALL DISCIPLINES: BMBF – Funding of regional clusters for STEM education of children and young people
Deadline: 06.06.2023
The funding objective of this BMBF announcement is to foster young people's interest in STEM across Germany by creating additional STEM clusters. The clusters are designed to offer children and young people the opportunity to further develop their STEM skills and to show them professional career prospects.
The BMBF is funding the establishment of approximately 15-20 STEM clusters for up to five years with a volume of approximately 12 million euros. The amount of the grant per project is based on the requirements of the project applied for, within the limits of the available funds. The grant is not to exceed up to 600,000 euros per cluster for a maximum planned duration of five years.
The application procedure has two stages. In the first stage, project outlines must be submitted in written and electronic form by June 6, 2023 at the latest. If an outline is submitted, the Research Department asks to be notified briefly to the Heidelberg Research Service.
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HUMANITIES: European Union – CERV: European Remembrance
Deadline: 06.06.2023
The CERV ("Citizen, Equality, Rights and Values") funding program supports research projects that commemorate crucial events in modern European history, including the causes and consequences of authoritarian and totalitarian regimes. In addition, the work should raise European citizens' awareness of their common history, culture, heritage and values, thereby improving their understanding of the Union, its origins and mutual tolerance.
Projects should have a European dimension and preferably be carried out on a transnational level in order to strengthen the establishment or continuation of transnational partnerships.
The call has a total budget of EUR 10,200,000.
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VARIOUS DISCIPLINES: Joachim Herz Foundation – Add-on Fellowships for Interdisciplinary Life Science
Deadline: 06.06.2023
The Joachim Herz Foundation's call for applications is aimed at PhD students and postdocs from various disciplines working on interdisciplinary research questions at the interfaces between life sciences and physics, computer science, mathematics, engineering and related research fields. The goal is to enable up to 50 scientists to "think outside the box".
The Add-on Fellows receive up to 12,500 EUR over a period of two years, which can be used for international networking and further education in other disciplines, for hardware and software and offers in the context of career development and science communication, among other things.
MEHRERE FACHBEREICHE: BMBF – Funding for African-German cooperation on the topic of "Water Security in Africa"
Deadline: 15.06.2023
With this measure, the BMBF supports the development of innovative tools and holistic solutions to increase water security in Africa. The aim is to develop new processes, products and services in the thematic fields of: Sustainable water resource management, water infrastructure and water technology, as well as hydrological forecasting and dealing with hydrological extremes.
Funding is provided exclusively for collaborative projects with partners from industry, science and practice. Grants are awarded up to a maximum of 2,000,000 euros per collaborative project (including any flat-rate project allowance) and for a period of up to 48 months.
The application procedure has two stages. In the first stage, project outlines can be submitted by June 15, 2023 at the latest.
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NATURAL SCIENCES: FI EMS – Interdisciplinary Postdoc Fellowships at Heidelberg University
Deadline: 15.06.2023
The Flagship Initiative Engineering Molecular Systems (FI EMS) is part of Heidelberg University's excellence strategy and promotes the research field of engineering molecular systems. Therefore, the FI EMS is seeking for postdocs who want to start their own research project in this area to design advanced functional materials, methods, technologies, devices, and/or therapies on the meso- and/or macroscopic scale.
The intention of the fellowship is to provide the basis for an ERC-Starting-Grant, Emmy-Noether-Fellowship, BMBF-NanoMatFutur-Grant or another independent group leader proposal following the funding period.
The postdocs will in case of a positive project evaluation fund a postdoc position for two years including 20.000 EUR material expenses/year funded by the FI EMS of Heidelberg University.
For any questions, please contact the FI EMS scientific coordinator fania.geiger@uni-heidelberg.de.
ALL DISCIPLINES: Heidelberg University – Open Call: Software Development for Research Projects
Deadline: 15.06.2023
The Scientific Software Center (SSC) provides development, consultation and teaching offers related to research software to members of Heidelberg University. The SSC employs three full-time Research Software Engineers whose workforce is available through this open call.
You can apply for the workforce of the SSC’s Research Software Engineers to do software development work for your research project. Proposals from members of Heidelberg University that are at the Post-Doc level or above will be considered.
For any questions regarding this call, about the SSC or if you want to be informed about similar opportunities in the future, please contact us via email at ssc@iwr.uni-heidelberg.de.
NATURE SCIENCES: BMBF – Funding of international collaborative projects as part of the National Bioeconomy Strategy
Deadline: 20.06.2023
The Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) intends to strengthen the implementation of the National Bioeconomy Strategy in an international context by funding collaborative research and development (R&D) projects involving foreign partners. The aim of the German government's national bioeconomy strategy is to support the transition from an economy based on fossil raw materials to a biobased economy.
Within the framework of the present call for proposals, research, development and innovation projects (R&D&I projects) in consortia with partners from Germany and Queensland/Australia will be funded, which will be selected in a competitive process.
Selected collaborative projects are funded with up to 500,000 EUR (duration usually up to 3 years). The application procedure has two stages. In the first stage, project outlines can be submitted until June 20, 2023.
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VARIOUS FIELDS: BMBF – Funding of Research and Development Cooperation between Germany and Ukraine
Deadline: 22.06.2023
Funding is available for research projects, both as individual projects and as collaborative projects, that address one or more of the following priority topics in international cooperation with Ukraine:
- Digitalization and information technologies,
- Biotechnologies and health research,
- New materials and manufacturing technologies,
- Social sciences and humanities (interdisciplinary approach)
Projects can be funded with up to 80,000 euros for a duration of up to 24 months.
Further information (only German)
ALL DISCIPLINES: Heidelberg University – Young Marsilius Fellowships
Deadline: 23.06.2023
The Marsilius Kolleg is awarding up to 12 one-year "Young Marsilius Fellowships for Interdisciplinarity and Science Communication". Heidelberg postdoctoral researchers (up to 4 years after PhD) and advanced PhD students with a clear postdoc perspective are invited to apply.
Fellows receive 5,000 euros to use freely for their own research and academic training.
Interested postdoctoral fellows are asked to first contact the Marsilius-Kolleg office; the contact person is the managing director of the Marsilius-Kolleg, Mr. Just (just@mk.uni-heidelberg.de; Tel.: 06221 54 3981).
VARIOUS DISCIPLINES: DFG – Priority Programme "Polymer-based Batteries"
Deadline: 28.06.2023
The Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG, German Research Foundation) established the Priority Programme “Polymer-Based Batteries” (SPP 2248), which is designed to run for six years. The present call invites proposals for the second three-year funding period.
Amongst the different energy storage systems/batteries, polymer-based batteries represent an emerging technology. In continuation of the first funding period, the SPP aims at the elucidation of structure-property relationships, the design and synthesis of novel active materials, which will result in polymer-based batteries that feature enhanced properties.
Proposals must be written in English and submitted to the DFG by 28 June 2023.
VARIOUS DISCIPLINES: BMBF – Call for funding of Scientific and Technological Cooperation (STC) with Colombia
Deadline: 30.06.2023
The BMBF is funding project proposals with partners in Colombia to expand and consolidate existing collaborations in the fields of biotechnology, biodiversity, health research, marine research, geosciences and renewable energies.
The projects are intended to strengthen the international mobility of researchers as well as coordination activities in the context of existing projects. In this context, the funding is intended to contribute to the synchronization of research projects or activities in Germany and Colombia in order to enable joint work on research topics.
The funding amount per German project can be up to a maximum of 50,000 euros, with a duration of up to 24 months. The application procedure has two stages. In the first stage, applications must be submitted in English or German by June 30, 2023 at the latest.
Further information (only German)
ALL DISCIPLINES: BMBF – Funding for projects to strengthen, expand and network OER communities
Deadline: 30.06.2023
Within the framework of this measure, the BMBF is funding individual or joint measures aimed at strengthening, expanding and networking Open Educational Resources (OER) communities or developing a new community. With this announcement, the BMBF is promoting the strengthening, expansion and networking of these communities as well as new ones.
In the first stage of the process, project outlines must be submitted to the DLR project management organization in electronic form by June 30, 2023 at the latest.
Further information (only German)
VARIOUS DISCIPLINES: VARIOUS DISCIPLINES: Science – SciLifeLab Prize 2023
Deadline: 15.07.2023
Boost your career by applying for the Science and SciLifeLab’s Prize for Young Scientists, an annual prize awarded to early-career scientists.
The prize is presented in four categories:
- Cell and Molecular Biology
- Ecology and Environment
- Molecular Medicine
- Genomics, Proteomics and Systems Biology
Applicants have to submit a 1000-word essay that is judged by an independent editorial team, organized by the journal Science. Essays are assessed on the quality of research and the applicants’ ability to articulate how their work would contribute to the scientific field.
If selected as a winner, you will have your essay published by Science, win up to USD 30,000, and be invited to Sweden during our 10th anniversary celebration to receive your prize, present your research, and meet with leading scientists in your field.
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.
Further Information (in German)
ALL DISCIPLINES: Walter Benjamin-Programm (Postdocs)
Deadline: Anytime
Das Walter Benjamin-Programm ermöglicht es Wissenschaftlerinnen und Wissenschaftlern in der Qualifizierungsphase im
Ziel der Förderung. 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.
Anschluss an die Promotion, ein eigenes Forschungsvorhaben am Ort ihrer Wahl selbständig umzusetzen.
Further Information (in German)
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.
Further Information (in German)
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 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)
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
PSYCHOLOGY: German Society for Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Psychosomatics and Neurology (DGPPN) – DGPPN Awards
Deadline: 05.06.2023
The DGPPN awards outstanding work, projects and contributions that have a pioneering character in the field of psychiatric-psychotherapeutic care. The DGPPN prizes are endowed with a total of around 100,000 euros.
Submissions are possible from now until June 5, 2023.
Further information (only German)
HUMANITIES: Academy of Sciences – Sibylle Kalkhof-Rose Academy Prize for the Humanities
Deadline: 15.06.2023
The "Sibylle Kalkhof-Rose Academy Prize for the Humanities", awarded by the Academy of Sciences and Literature | Mainz and sponsored by the Kalkhof-Rose Foundation, is aimed at excellent young researchers from the entire field of the humanities.
Nominations are open to young scholars who have already distinguished themselves at an early stage of their academic career through groundbreaking research contributions, have thus developed an independent academic profile, and are now about to complete their habilitation or have an equivalent qualification.
The prize is endowed with 5,000 EUR.
VARIOUS DISCIPLINES: BBVA - Frontiers of Knowledge Awards
Deadline: 30.06.2023 (externally)
The BBVA Foundation awards the fifteenth Frontiers of Knowledge Awards to honor contributions in areas of scientific knowledge, technology, humanities and artistic creation. Prospective candidates can be nominated by any scientific or cultural organization or institution, following their own internal procedures. Self-nomination is not permitted.
Candidates may be one or more natural persons that have made independent or convergent contributions to a given advance in science. The awards are also open to scientific or cultural organizations that can be collectively credited with exceptional contributions to scientific knowledge, cultural creation or the fight against climate change.
The BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Awards consist of 400,000 euros, a diploma and a commemorative artwork in each of their eight categories.
Nominations from Heidelberg University are handled by the Dean's Office. Proposals can be submitted until March 13, 2023 at: guenther.mittler@zuv.uni-heidelberg.de
MEDICINE AND PSYCHOLOGY: Hans and Ilse Breuer Foundation – Publication Prize
Deadline: 30.06.2023
The non-profit organisation based in Frankfurt am Main is involved in helping people affected by dementia with its own dementia centre "StattHaus Offenbach" on the one hand and promotes basic scientific research on dementia on the other. Since 2006, the foundation awards the Alzheimer Research Prize worth 100,000 euros.
Original papers with proven online or print publication dates between 1 January 2022 and 31 March 2023 will be considered. In the case of shared authorship, a declaration of consent by the non-submitting author must be enclosed.
The application publication is to be submitted as a pdf and with a declaration of consent on data protection to info@breuerstiftung.de by June 30, 2023. If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Katja Bär on 069 2980 1940 or by e-mail (katja.baer@breuerstiftung.de).
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