Free-of-charge online events: Career development in academia and beyond
News from Oct 08, 2025
It is never too early to start thinking about one's own career development, especially if you want to pursue a career in German academia. In our scientific system, which does not offer any reliable strategies for success in becoming a professor, proactive career behaviour is particularly important. Help yourself and get informed! Perhaps the following free online offers will appeal to you.
Workshops des Career Service
Berlin University Alliance Online Competence Tool
Discover and develop your skills: Take part in the self-assessment and gain valuable insights into your strengths and areas for growth. An offer of BUA Postdoc Academy for Early Career Researchers.
Further information and registration: https://www.berlin-university-alliance.de/en/commitments/promoting-talent/postdoc-academy/competence-tool/index.html
Prospects: Info Talks on DFG Funding Opportunities for Research Careers
Further information and registration: https://www.dfg.de/en/research-funding/funding-opportunities/research-careers/info-talks
Career guidance services offered by the Arbeitsagentur
Career Advice for Postdocs offerd by German Scholars Organization e.V.
Free-of-charge online consultation offer for Postdocs
Scope: one-time, 30 min., via Zoom
Further information and registration: https://gsonet.org/advice/?lang=en
Further events
DFG Prospects Series: The Walter Benjamin Programme
Just finishing your PhD and wondering whether the DFG offers funding for your next career step in academia? Either after your PhD in Germany to move on to another host institution – or after your PhD in an international context to realise your next research project in Germany? The Walter Benjamin Programme offers both options for early postdocs.
In our talk, you will get first-hand information about the DFG funding organisation, the aim of the Walter Benjamin Programme, its eligibility requirements and the type, the scope and the duration of the funding. We will explain how the DFG arrives at a funding decision and give you tips on how to prepare a proposal. We will be happy to answer your questions during and after the talk.
Format: online
Date: 14.10.2025
Time: 14:00 - 15:30 hrs (CET)
Language: English
Further information: https://www.dfg.de/de/foerderung/foerdermoeglichkeiten/wissenschaftliche-karriere/veranstaltungen/293452-293452
Alternative Karrierewege für Akademiker:innen an Hochschulen und Forschungseinrichtungen
Karriere jenseits der Forschung? Entdecken Sie spannende Möglichkeiten! Ob im Wissenschaftsmanagement, in der Wissenschaftskommunikation, im Alumniwesen oder im Technologie-Transfer – nach der Promotion stehen Ihnen viele Türen offen. In unserem kostenlosen Online-Seminar erhalten Sie einen Überblick darüber, welche Optionen es gibt, welche Voraussetzungen gefragt sind und wie Sie Ihren nächsten Karriereschritt planen.
Format: online
Termin: 12.11.2025
Uhrzeit: 16:30-18:00 Uhr
Sprache: Deutsch
Weitere Informationen und Zugang:https://www.academics.de/services/veranstaltungen
DFG Prospect Series: DFG Funding Opportunities for Postdocs
Format: online
Date: 11.12.2025
Time: 16:00 - 17:30 hrs (CET)
Language: English
Further information: https://www.dfg.de/de/foerderung/foerdermoeglichkeiten/wissenschaftliche-karriere/veranstaltungen/293452-293452