Friday, 11. September 2026

In this workshop, you will reflect upon your role as a principal investigator of a scientific project and develop your own project idea and a plausible project concept. You will also get an introduction to the funding landscape in Germany (including EU funding) and search for funding options.

Target group: Postdocs of all research fields of the UA Ruhr universities (max. 12 participants)

Monday, 14. September 2026

The workshop aims to help scientists reflect on their evolving roles and responsibilities, viewing an academic career as a consciously designed role portfolio.

Target group: Junior Faculty of the UA Ruhr universities (Habilitation Candidates, Junior Research Group Leaders, Junior Professors) (max. 14 participants)

Thursday, 17. September 2026

In the second module, you will learn about the publication process, get an overview of publication formats and platforms, and reflect about quality assessment (peer-review) and quality measurement (bibliometric indicators). Besides, you will develop a publication strategy in the light of forming the basis for successful third party funding acquisition.

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

Friday, 25. September 2026

This impulse talk will provide practical insights to help you position yourself as a strong candidate in non-academic roles. Learn how to identify your competencies and effectively communicate them in job applications and interviews.

Target group: Postdocs of all research fields of the UA Ruhr universities (max. 12 participants)

Wednesday, 30. September 2026

In the third module, you will reflect upon your mindset and attitude to become the principal investigator of your own project. You will become aware of your responsibility as a PI and strengthen your self confidence. In addition, you will develop an inner attitude towards expectations and failure.

Target group: Postdocs of all research fields of the UA Ruhr universities (max. 12 participants)