The funding line is aimed at postdocs from all disciplines...

1. …in the early stages of their careers (up to two years* after completing their doctorate). The funding objective is to enable them to carry out their first independent research project after completing their doctorate and to attract third-party funding.
2. …in the advanced stages of their careers (at least two, but no more than four years* after completing their doctorate) with the aim of becoming eligible for appointment.

(* In the case of documented childcare or care for relatives, the periods will be extended.)

The funding consists of 3-year, full-time positions plus material resources of up to EUR 6,000 per year.

Special attention will be paid to interdisciplinarity.

The deadline for applications is April 1, 2026.

All detailed information and guidelines can be found here: https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/research/support-for-researchers/calls/crdf-calls/04-independent-projects-for-postdocs

The UniWiND working group “Open Science in the PhD Phase” has published a new website (www.openscience.uniwind.org) that provides an easy-to-understand introduction to the complex topic of Open Science, including a glossary, FAQs and linked resources for early career researchers and science managers.

A useful FAQ on the use of artificial intelligence and good scientific practice from the Ombudsman for Science can be found here:
https://ombudsgremium.de/13262/faq-artificial-intelligence-and-research-integrity/?lang=en

Biases can occur in appointment procedures, which influence the procedure as bias effects. The training on bias in appointment procedures with a focus on gender bias is aimed at members of appointment committees.  It is the result of a cooperation project between the Technische Universität Berlin and the Berlin University of the Arts and was funded by the Berlin Programme for the Promotion of Equal Opportunities for Women in Research and Teaching.

The training lasts about 40-60 minutes and consists of 9 animated scenes that can be viewed in both German and English.

Further information can be found on the TU Berlin website.

You can find more information on the Website of TU Berlin.

Assess your research competences

Select one of ResearchComp’s competence areas and complete the questionnaire to assess your competences:

- Cognitive abilities
- Doing research
- Self-management
- Working with others
- Managing research
- Managing research tools
- Making an impact

You can find all tools here

The Center for Higher Education Development (CHE) offers continuing education and leadership training for university administrators in a variety of programs and workshops. In addition, events on CHE topics are held in various formats, aimed at knowledge transfer and dialogue on current issues and examples of good practice in the field of higher education development and science management. There are both free and paid events.

An overview of the events can be found on the CHE website: www.che.de/veranstaltungen/

With its "Diversity Connects" funding guideline, the Federal Ministry of Education and Research is supporting projects with up to €50,000 for a maximum duration of 18 months. Whether universities, student organizations, associations, foundations, or educational institutions—anyone committed to diversity in science can apply now.

1st call: until October 31, 2025

2nd call: until July 31, 2026

3rd call: until April 30, 2027

The projects can serve to establish and expand cooperation between university stakeholders and interest groups, strengthen the exchange of experiences, or initiate networking activities in the area of diversity aspects in research. Possible measures include specialist events, workshops, exchange forums, conferences, and discussion rounds. Further information can be found in the funding guidelines and at this link.

The 70 Clusters of Excellence that begin their seven‑year funding period in 2026 (2026‑2032) offer a wide range of structured funding and career opportunities for postdocs and group leaders. On the English‑language overview page, internationally‑oriented researchers can find concise information about each cluster’s research priorities, the relevant job portals, and the planned support programs (mentoring, networking, career development). Because there is currently no central platform for R2/R3 positions in Germany, this overview improves visibility and makes it easier to apply deliberately to the clusters—especially the newly founded ones that are still setting up their structures. Use the resource to browse cluster profiles, bookmark job portals, and proactively contact the corresponding PI teams.