ELSA-NEUMANN-SCHOLARSHIP
Description: The Elsa-Neumann-Scholarship supports outstanding doctoral researchers at Freie Universität Berlin with a monthly stipend of €1,350 plus an additional €100 per month for research materials, for up to three years.
Target group: Prospective doctoral researchers at Freie Universität Berlin with excellent academic performance whose doctoral project makes a significant contribution to their field.
Application deadline: April 15, 2026, at 12:00 noon
URL: https://www.fu-berlin.de/en/sites/drs/funding/nafoeg
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„PROMOTION IM DIALOG“: Erste Generation Promotion am 26. März von 12:00 bis 13:00 Uhr
Die Dahlem Research School lädt alle ein, die die Promotionsphase an der FU Berlin gestalten oder begleiten. Ziel ist es, gute Promotionspraxis sichtbar zu machen und die Förderung von Wissenschaftler*innen in der frühen Karrierephase gemeinsam weiterzuentwickeln.
In der nächsten Session präsentiert die Studierende Anne Besmer ihr Lehrforschungsprojekt und geht einer zentralen Frage nach:
Welchen Einfluss hat die soziale Herkunft auf den Wunsch, eine Professur anzustreben?
Auf Grundlage ausgewählter NACAPS-Daten der Freie Universität Berlin analysiert sie, ob – und inwiefern – die soziale Herkunft die akademischen Karriereaspirationen beeinflusst.
Seien Sie dabei – wir freuen uns auf Ihre Teilnahme! Die Teilnahme ist ohne Anmeldung möglich: https://www.fu-berlin.de/sites/drs/forum/index.html.
Bleiben Sie informiert und melden Sie sich in der Mailingliste an: https://lists.fu-berlin.de/listinfo/Promotion-im-Dialog/.
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MSCA POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP 2026 MASTERCLASS IN PARIS – CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne University, CNRS and IRD are launching a call for applications for the on-site masterclass dedicated to candidates preparing a proposal for the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowships (MSCA-PF) 2026 call.
Target group: postdoctoral researchers
Date(s): 1-5 June 2026
Application and abstract submission deadline: March 5, 2026
URL: https://recherche.pantheonsorbonne.fr/actualite/masterclass-msca-postdoctoral-research-fellowship-applications-call-candidates
3R CURRICULUM – ETHICS AND PRACTICAL APPROACHES IN BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH
Description: interactive course introducing current developments of new approaches in biomedical research along the 3R principles
Target group: doctoral/PhD students in life sciences or veterinary sciences
Date(s): 16.03.-20.03.2026
Application deadline: 09.03.2026
URL: https://charite3r.charite.de/en/education/3r_curriculum
FINANZIELLE ORIENTIERUNG UND SICHERHEIT WÄHREND DER PROMOTION
Online-workshop des Vereins Erste Generation Promotion e.V. zum Themenbereich „Finanzen in der Promotion“
Termin: 12. März 2026
Zielgruppe: Promovierende
URL: https://www.egp-verein.de/veranstaltungen/
UNA EUROPA SUMMER SCHOOLS FOR DOCTORAL RESEACHERS 2026
Una Europa hosts four summer schools for doctoral researchers at our partner universities, as well as researchers from selected associated partners.
URL: https://www.una-europa.eu/opportunities/una-europa-summer-schools
Applications are open now for three summer schools to take place from 15–19 June at University College Dublin/An Coláiste Ollscoile Baile Átha Cliath: Sustainability for All, One Health for All, Artificial Intelligence and Creativity, and Exploring Soft Materials: From Molecules to Biomaterials which will take place from 29 June–3 July at Alma Mater Studiorum – Università di Bologna.
No tuition fee for participants. Accommodation is provided at University College Dublin. Università di Bologna does not provide accommodation, researchers are therefore required to arrange accommodation. Each participant is responsible for financing their own travel and accommodation.
At most Una Europa partner universities, doctoral researchers can apply for Erasmus+ funding for Blended Intensive Programmes (BIPs) from their own university. Please note that the availability of funding depends on your home university. Researchers from Freie Universität Berlin please contact Dr. Klaus Wiehl for funding options: unaeuropa@zedat.fu-berlin.de.
Application deadline: 13 March 2026
THE FUTURE LEADERS OF EUROPE / EUROPAEUM SCHOLARS PROGRAMM
Are you interested in policy and leadership? Are you interested in trying to make the world a better place? Would you like to work with some of the brightest doctoral candidates from across Europe and receive high level skills training? The program delivers via 7 modules over 2 years, the Programme gives you the opportunity to learn about policy across Europe, create your own policy recommendations, receive professional training, and develop your leadership skills.
Target group: doctoral candidates interested in policy and leadership
Deadline for applications: 15 March 2026
URL: https://europaeum.org/programmes/scholars-programme/
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
URL: https://www.bcp.fu-berlin.de/en/graduiertenzentrum/promovierende/veranstaltungen/lecture-SB
In the meantime, check out the vast collection of materials including videos and slides from past events: https://selinazitrone.github.io/tools_and_tips/
FUNDING DOCTORAL RESEARCH IN INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION: THE EAIE DOCTORAL RESEARCH GRANTS
Looking for research funding, greater visibility, and a supportive academic community beyond your own institution? Grants offer funding of up to €4,500 for travel for fieldwork or academic conferences.
Target group: Doctoral student or candidate working on topics connected to international education
Application deadline: 31 March 2026
URL: https://www.eaie.org/research/research-grants.html
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: “NAVIGATING A TRANSFORMING WORLD ORDER: FELLOWSHIPS ON SECURITY AND TECHNOLOGY”
Wanted: the next generation of security experts! Postdoctoral fellowships offered by Volkswagen Foundation with a focus on a holistic understanding of security, a European perspective, and effective cross-sectoral exchange.
Target group: early career researchers up to 5 years after completing their PhD
Application deadline: 05 May 2026, 02:0 pm; online Q&A: 09 April 2026
URL: https://www.volkswagenstiftung.de/en/funding/funding-offer/navigating-transforming-world-order-fellowships-security-and-technology
JOURNAL CLUB FOR DIVERSITY AND RESPONSIBLE RESEARCH AND INNOVATION (DRIVERS)
The Journal Club offers a space for exchange on the intersections between „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.
Target Group: All interested parties, especially researchers and students at Charité, BIH and other higher education and research institutions.
Next Dates: April 13 + June 1, 2026
URL: https://www.bihealth.org/en/translation/innovation-enabler/quest-center/events/course/journal-club-for-diversity-and-responsible-research-and-innovation-drivers
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