Are you part of a university team dedicated to developing programs that support postdoctoral researchers and their career paths? This event is designed especially for you. The Postdoc Academy of the Berlin University Alliance and Freie Universität Berlin invites university staff from around the world to an engaging week of exchange, collaboration, and inspiration.

Throughout the program, you will explore innovative strategies and share best practices with peers who, like you, are committed to fostering career development opportunities for postdocs. The sessions will delve into key themes such as utilizing digital tools to promote research, exploring career opportunities beyond academia, and supporting scholars at risk.

Explore key themes through engaging presentations and discussions, starting with innovative ways universities are leveraging digital tools to enhance research visibility and support postdoctoral career development. Participate in a dynamic World Café session to share ideas and best practices on career pathways beyond academia. Delve into the challenges and opportunities of supporting scholars at risk, with insights into funding, integration strategies, and impactful initiatives like the Berlin Brandenburg Network for Scholars at Risk and Inspireurope+.

This is your chance to connect with university professionals from around the globe, share your expertise, and bring fresh ideas back to your institution. Join us for this enriching experience and make your contribution to shaping the future of postdoctoral support.

Further information: BUA Postdoc Academy

 

Please review our draft agenda.

Please note that participation in this program is limited to a maximum of 25 participants.

After a first application phase end of January, we are happy to announce that a few spots are still available. If you are interested in applying for participation in this program, kindly complete the application form by March 3, 2025. Selection results will be communicated via email in mid/end of March.

Kindly note, however, that as the application form cannot be changed at this stage anymore, you will still find "January 27" as the application deadline stated on the form and email sent out automatically to confirm a successful submission of the form. Thank you!