Dear early career researchers,
This month’s newsletter is all about the results of the doctoral council elections, supervision Insights and a sneak preview of the winter 25/26 workshops. Newly elected doctoral representatives
On June 17 and 18, doctoral researcher representatives were elected in the Departments of Biology, Chemistry, and Pharmacy; Education and Psychology; History and Cultural Studies; Law; and the School of Business and Economics. We congratulate the newly elected representatives and wish them much success in their role supporting the doctoral community! The preliminary results have since been confirmed: https://www.fu-berlin.de/sites/abt-1/referate/services/wahlvorstand/bekanntmachungen/Promovierendenvertretung/2025/4_Bek__vorl__Wahlergebnis_Prom-V_Aenderung_EN_final1.pdf The newly elected representatives will form the Doctoral Council (Promovierendenvertretung: https://www.fu-berlin.de/sites/promovierendenvertretung/index.html), which represents the interests of doctoral researchers at Freie Universität Berlin across departments. Regrettably, no nominations were submitted in the remaining departments, which means those areas will remain unrepresented in this election cycle. Also in this issue
→ DRS Podcast
→ Spotlight on Research Integrity
→ Upcoming Workshops and Events
→ Calls & Announcements We trust you’ll find encouragement, resources, and opportunities to explore in this issue. 
Best wishes and take care,
Your DRS Team

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DRS Podcast "Navigating your Doctorate"

Listen in: Latest podcast interviews with DRS Supervisor Award winners
"Why responsiveness and enthusiasm matter in a supervisory relationship" – an interview with Prof. Dr. Harald Wenzel: https://blogs.fu-berlin.de/drs_podcast/2025/06/05/why-responsiveness-and-enthusiasm-matter-in-a-supervisory-relationship-an-interview-with-prof-dr-harald-wenzel

“Doing a doctorate shouldn’t be a scary and uncertain time” – an interview with Prof. Dr. Helene Kretzmer: https://blogs.fu-berlin.de/drs_podcast/2025/04/30/doing-a-doctorate-shouldnt-be-a-scary-and-uncertain-time-an-interview-with-prof-kretzmer/ 

The Dahlem Research School podcast "Navigation your Doctorate" (https://blogs.fu-berlin.de/drs_podcast/) supports prospective and current doctoral researchers during their early career phase. It features expert interviews covering all stages of a doctorate and chats with winners of the supervisor award.

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Spotlight on Research Integrity

SAVE THE DATE: DAY OF GOOD RESEARCH PRACTICE on November 19
The highlight of the event will be the presentation of the Rosalind Franklin Award for Academic Integrity by the President. The GWP Day is open to the public and is aimed in particular at doctoral researchers from all disciplines, who can have their participation in the event recognised.
Date: November 19, 9am-5pm in the SupraFab building (room 201).
URL: https://www.fu-berlin.de/en/sites/gwp/index.html

NEWS AROUND GOOD RESEARCH PRACTICE
https://www.fu-berlin.de/sites/drs/research-integrity/gwp-news/index.html

OPEN SCIENCE in the Berlin University Alliance
https://berlin-university-alliance.de/openx-initiative.

E-LEARNING MODULE ‘GOOD RESEARCH PRACTICE FOR DOCTORAL RESEARCHERS’
https://www.berlin-university-alliance.de/grp

UNIWIND'S OPEN SCIENCE GUIDE — A MUST-VISIT! (in German)
A glossary, FAQs and links to resources tailored for early career researchers and science managers. Perfect for understanding the benefits of Open Science! https://www.openscience.uniwind.org/.

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Upcoming Workshops and Events

Dahlem Research School offers an extensive workshop program, most of which is open to all doctoral researchers from the partner institutions of the Berlin University Alliance. Visit our booking platform and check the announcements:
→ www.drs.fu-berlin.de/course_list.

NEW USERS: Register with an institutional email address and confirm your membership.
REGISTERED USERS: Confirm your continued membership once a year.

***Get your calendars ready – winter semester 2025/26 workshop offers will be published from July 15!***

DEEP SCIENCE FUTURE WITH AI: An Ideation Workshop for Producing a Better Tomorrow 
Date: July 17, 9:30am – 5pm
URL: https://www.drs.fu-berlin.de/en/node/115072

Due to great demand we are offering an additional workshop on
SECRETS OF IMPACTFUL POSTER DESIGN
A guide to the essential steps to designing a powerful poster. What has visual impact – and what to avoid. Practical, easy-to-apply tips to create a professional standard of output. Integrating the principles of visual communication to poster design, and the course leader’s recommendation for easiest software to learn
Dates: September 1+2 +10, 2025 - online
Registration: https://www.drs.fu-berlin.de/en/node/115302

GLÜCK AHOI – Gestärkt und gesund durch die Promotion
Wie lässt sich das eigene Wohlbefinden stärken – gerade in stressigen Zeiten? Die Mental Health Days unterstützen Promovierende mit Impulsen zu Resilienz, Stressbewältigung und Entspannung. Für mehr Gelassenheit im Alltag und Klarheit auf dem Promotionsweg.
Daten: 10. + 11. September 2025 im Umwelt-Bildungszentrum Berlin, https://www.umwelt-bildungszentrum.de/
URL: https://programm.zewk.tu-berlin.de/de/events/019388f2-311c-707e-846e-2620a4cfa826

SMOOTH SAILING – Staying Strong and Healthy Throughout Your Doctorate
How can you strengthen your well-being – especially in stressful times? The Mental Health Days support doctoral researchers with input on resilience, stress management, and relaxation. For greater calm in everyday life and clarity on your path to your doctorate.
Dates: September 10-11, 2025, on-site at Umwelt-Bildungszentrum Berlin, https://www.umwelt-bildungszentrum.de/
URL: https://programm.zewk.tu-berlin.de/de/events/019388f5-e0f8-7c15-81f2-2f2f85dc4355

ONLINE COMPETENCE TOOL
A self-assessment platform that helps doctoral researchers and postdocs identify and enhance interdisciplinary skills for diverse career paths.
https://www.berlin-university-alliance.de/en/commitments/promoting-talent/postdoc-academy/competence-tool/

Even if workshops are fully booked, please still register for the waiting list so that we can gauge the level of interest or need you have for the workshops. This helps us plan future sessions or make adjustments.
Also check for free places in the Berlin University Alliance's GRADUATE STUDIES SUPPORT PROGRAM 
→ www.berlin-university-alliance.de/en/commitments/promoting-talent/projekte/graduate-studies-support-program/list/
and explore Freie Universität Berlin’s further RESOURCES FOR DOCTORAL RESEARCHERS
→ https://www.fu-berlin.de/en/sites/drs/offers/index.html.

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Calls & Announcements

JOURNAL CLUB FOR DIVERSITY AND RESPONSIBLE RESEARCH AND INNOVATION (DRIVERS)
A space for exchange on "Responsible Research and Innovation" (RRI) and Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (DEI) in science. As part of a monthly meeting, we discuss selected literature on RRI and DEI. The focus is primarily on cross-cutting issues, the role of research assessment, and its reform.
Next event: Journal Club on July 7, 2025
URL: https://www.bihealth.org/en/translation/innovation-enabler/quest-center/events/course/journal-club-for-diversity-and-responsible-research-and-innovation-drivers 

PROMOTIONSSTIPENDIUM DER HANNS-SEIDEL-STIFTUNG
Bewerbungsfrist: 15. Juli 2025
Weitere Informationen: https://www.hss.de/stipendium/ 

SCIENTIFIC WORKFLOWS: TOOLS AND TIPS
Lecture series by Dr. Selina Baldauf for early-career researchers of all disciplines
When? 3rd Thursday of a month (lecture period), 4pm - 5pm
Where? Online on Webex
Next event: Thursday July 17, 4-5pm
URL: https://www.bcp.fu-berlin.de/en/graduiertenzentrum/promovierende/veranstaltungen/lecture-SB

PROMOTION – DISSERTATIONSWETTBEWERB VERLAG BARBARA BUDRICH PREIS
Kostenlose Veröffentlichung der Dissertation in einem der fünf Fachbereiche des Verlages (Erziehungswissenschaft, Gender Studies, Politikwissenschaft, Soziale Arbeit, Soziologie)
Bewerbungsfrist: 31.08.2025
Weitere Informationen: https://budrich.de/promotion-dissertationswettbewerb/

AUSSCHREIBUNG FÜR DIE JUNGE AKADEMIE | MAINZ
Das Nachwuchsförderungsprogramm der Akademie der Wissenschaften und der Literatur | Mainz für exzellente promovierte Forschende aller Disziplinen sowie Literatur- und Musikschaffende.
Bewerbungsschluss: 31. August 2025.
Beginn der Mitgliedschaft: April 2026
Weitere Informationen: www.adwmainz.de/junge-akademie

3R CURRICULUM ON ETHICS AND PRACTICAL APPROACHES IN BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH
Current developments of new approaches in biomedical research along the 3Rs principle of “Replacement, Reduction and Refinement”, using interactive seminars as well as hands-on sessions.
Dates: basic seminars only, October 6th 10 am – 5 pm (course part I, workload: 0.4 ECTS-CP) OR
whole course week, October 6th-10th (course part I+II, workload: 2.5 ECTS-CP).
URL: https://charite3r.charite.de/en/education/3r_curriculum/

DOCTORAL PROGRAMS AT FREIE UNIVERSITÄT BERLIN
(Annual) Calls for doctoral places, doctoral positions and/or fellowships
https://www.fu-berlin.de/en/sites/drs/doctorate/structured-or-individual/drs_programs

DOCTORAL SCHOLARSHIPS
A selection of the most important institutions that award doctoral scholarships
https://www.fu-berlin.de/en/sites/drs/funding/grants/index.html

FORSCHUNGSPREISE (in German)
www.fu-berlin.de/forschung/service/foerderung/informationen/preise

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