Monday, 9. February 2026 — Tuesday, 10. February 2026

Target group: Postdocs of all research fields of the UA Ruhr universities

Wednesday, 11. February 2026

This workshop centers on collaborative research funding programs, with a particular emphasis on DFG funding schemes. Participants will explore how to establish effective collaborations and consortia for their research and leverage collaborative research funding to advance their research.

Target group: Junior Faculty of the UA Ruhr universities (Habilitation Candidates, Junior Research Group Leaders, Junior Professors)

Thursday, 19. February 2026

The aim of this workshop is to help you understand the German academic system and to show you different job profiles for postdocs within German academia. What are the formal rules and frameworks of an academic career in Germany after the PhD? What kind of permanent positions does German academia offer, what are the conditions and differences? 

Target group: International postdocs working at the UA Ruhr universities

Wednesday, 25. February 2026

This workshop invites participants to reflect on comprehensive and long-term funding strategies for achieving scientific independence and strengthening institutional positioning. They will discuss general aspects and practical tools for proposal writing, and align their third-party funding proposals with individual scientific independence and career plans.

Target group: Junior Faculty of the UA Ruhr universities (Habilitation Candidates, Junior Research Group Leaders, Junior Professors)

Thursday, 26. February 2026 — Friday, 27. February 2026

Im Zentrum des Praxisworkshops steht die Frage: Wie platziere ich mich wirkungsvoll, auch und gerade, wenn ich mich in einer wenig machtvollen Position erlebe? Helfen kann bei der Platzierung die bewusste Auseinandersetzung mit (meinen) Einflussmöglichkeiten und deren kontextangemessenen Nutzung.

Target group: Postdocs aller Fachbereiche der UA Ruhr-Universitäten

Thursday, 26. February 2026

This short workshop offers some impulses that might help you decide whether a permanent position in German academia is the right path for you. Also, it will shed light on subsequent questions, such as: What qualifications do I have to bring to the table for a German professorship (at a university of applied sciences)? What does the process of applying for professorships look like in Germany?

Target group: International postdocs working at the UA Ruhr universities