Summer Get-Together hosted by the FU Doctoral Council 
Description: The Doctoral Council is organizing an informal summer get-together with snacks and drinks at the FU Dahlem Campus (the green area between Fabeckstr. 36 and Arnimalle 22). To help uthem plan, they would like to gauge how many of you might be interested in attending. Take a moment to complete the poll by July 10th using the Link below.
Target group: Doctoral Researchers
Date(s): July 30th at 6:00 PM
URL:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScoNkccG2USBzjZ710yCbgBaodwPztHZCnt9vh8cg0J8nip_A/viewform?usp=publish-editor&pli=1&authuser=0

Open Door Talk: Prompting and Literature Search (online)
Description: Prompting and Literature Search introduces PhD students to practical strategies for using large language models and AI-based search tools. Get hands-on experience through guided examples that help you craft prompts and integrate AI-enhanced search into your research workflow.
Target group: Doctoral Researchers
Date(s): 16. Juli 2026, 10:00-12:00 hrs / 10:00-12:00 am Berlin time
URL: https://www.drs.fu-berlin.de/en/node/132129

„Introduction to electronic lab notebooks and their use„ (in German)
Date(s): 30 July 2026
URL: https://www.berlin-university-alliance.de/commitments/sharing-resources/shared-resources-center/CARDS-FDM/cards_events/2026-30-07-eln-de.html
(Further Research Data Management offers Summer 2026: https://www.fu-berlin.de/en/sites/drs/research-integrity/gwp-news/CARDS-Forschungsdatenmanagement-Spring-2026.html)

Fraunhofer IOS Applied Photonics Award 2026
The young researcher award  for young talent honors theses that deal with innovative optical technologies for society and industry. It is endowed with up to €3,000 in prize money.
Target group: students and doctoral candidates in the field of applied photonicsApplication deadline: 30 June 2026
URL: https://www.iof.fraunhofer.de/en/pressrelease/2026/applied-photonics-award-2026.html

Max-Planck-Institut für demografische Forschung, Rostock: Post-doctoral researchers
EduTrack: Tracking Education Pathways and Social Policies is a 6-year interdisciplinary project between the MPIDR, the Max Planck Institute for the History of Science, the Max Planck Institute for Political and Social Science, and coordinated by Population Europe.
Target group: postdoctoral researchers, any topic at the intersection of demography and education
Application deadline: 15 August 2026
URL: https://www.mpg.de/26450716/post-doctoral-researchers-edutrack

Meta-Science Summer School 2026: Designing and Conducting Studies To Improve Research (in person)
Participants will learn more about meta-research by designing and starting to collect data for a meta-research study in a small team. Participants may choose to keep working after the summer school to complete and publish their project.
Target group: students and researchers
Dates: 23 – 28 August 2026
URL:https://www.bihealth.org/en/notices/meta-science-summer-school-designing-and-conducting-studies-to-improve-research-1

Funded doctoral researcher positions in One Health and related fields
The University of Helsinki has opened a call for 30 funded doctoral researcher positions in One Health, Sustainability, and Inequality studies.
Target group: prospective researchers currently based outside Finland
Application deadline: 31. August 2026
URL: https://www.helsinki.fi/en/news/university/project-resdoc-brings-30-international-doctoral-researchers-university-helsinki-address-sustainability-challenges

Sustainability in Higher Education – Between Transformation and Vibe Shifts
International conference on current discourse surrounding sustainability with the aim to critically self-reflect on the role of higher education institutions.
Target group: Students, researchers, and administrative staff from national and international universities.
Date(s): 21.09.2026-23.09.2026
Application deadline: deadline call for proposals: 31.05.2026 / deadline for conference registration: 31.08.2026
URL: https://www.fu-berlin.de/en/sites/higher-ed-sustainability-conf/

DEUTSCHES TECHNISCHES DOKTORANDENPROGRAMM AM CERN (WOLFGANG-GENTNER-STIPENDIEN)
Gefördert werden Doktorarbeiten in technischen Bereichen am CERN. Ziel des Programms ist die Ausbildung von Doktorandinnen und Doktoranden deutscher Hochschulen in einem internationalen, erstklassigen Hochtechnologie-Umfeld mit engen Kontakten zur Industrie. Die Betreuung erfolgt gemeinsam durch das CERN vor Ort und durch die Hochschullehrerin bzw. den Hochschullehrer der Heimathochschule, die oder der die Dissertation betreut.
Target group: Das Programm wendet sich an (zukünftige) Doktorandinnen und Doktoranden aus den technisch-naturwissenschaftlichen Bereichen, die an einer deutschen Hochschule promovieren (wollen).
Deadline(s): Es gibt drei Bewerbungsrunden pro Jahr (November, März und Juli).
URL: https://www2.daad.de/ausland/studieren/stipendium/de/70-stipendien-finden-und-bewerben/?detail=10000605

Calls for Proposals from the Franco-German University
The Franco-German University (DFH) has published its calls for proposals for bi- and trinational Franco-German undergraduate and PhD track programs for funding starting in the 2027–2028 academic year, as well as for Franco-German Doctoral Colleges (DFDK) for funding starting January 1, 2028.
URL: https://www.dfh-ufa.org/informationen-fuer/hochschulen/ausschreibungen?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Ausschreibungen+der+Deutsch-Franz%C3%B6sischen+Hochschule

Gertrud-und-Alexander-Böhlig-Stiftung: Stipendien für Graduierte und Postdoktorand*innen
Die Stipendien werden für eine Laufzeit von 12 Monaten gewährt. Gefördert werden folgende Fachgebiete: Ägyptische und Vorderasiatische Altertumswissenschaften, Geschichtswissenschaften, Religionswissenschaft und Judaistik
Zielgruppe: Wissenschaftler*innen aus den genannten Disziplinen
Bewerbungsfrist: 15.10.2026
URL: https://www.deutsches-stiftungszentrum.de/stiftungen/gertrud-und-alexander-boehlig-stiftung

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/  

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

Epigeum Webinar Research Integrity in an Age of AI
The webinar brings together expert perspectives from across the research ecosystem to explore how researchers and institutions can navigate the opportunities and challenges of AI responsibly, through short presentations and a live panel discussion.
Target group: research leaders, research integrity professionals, and those responsible for researcher development
Date: 30 Juni 2026 05:00 PM
URL: https://sagepub.zoom.us/webinar/register/6617810848501/WN_vULnIiL-TIWX1er8surlgw#/registration

Aktionstag Forschungsdaten Forschungsdatenmanagement in der Berlin University Alliance – Praxis für eine vielfältige Wissenschaftslandschaft – Call for Contributions
Der Aktionstag lädt erstmals BUA-Forschende ein, über den Umgang mit Forschungsdaten ins Gespräch zu kommen, sich auszutauschen und zu vernetzen. Ziel ist es, Best Practices sichtbar zu machen, Erfahrungen auszutauschen und den Dialog über den Umgang mit Forschungsdaten über die vier BUA-Häuser hinweg auszubauen.
Zielgruppe: Forschende, Lehrende, Promovierende und forschungsunterstützendes Personal der BUA
Termin: Aktionstag: 21.10.2026; hands-on Tag mit Workshops: 22.10.2026
Frist für die Einreichung der Beiträge: 15.07.2026
URL: https://www.berlin-university-alliance.de/commitments/sharing-resources/shared-resources-center/CARDS-FDM/cards_events/2026-10-21-22_aktionstag.html

Athens Statement: Embedding research integrity in cross-sectoral research and in engagement for policymaking
Empfehlungen für verantwortungsbewusste transdisziplinäre Forschung veröffentlicht, ein Beitrag des Ombudsgremium für die Wissenschaft in Deutschland (OWID)
URL: OWID-Beitrag: https://ombudsgremium.de/15836/athens-statement-empfehlungen-fuer-verantwortungsbewusste-transdisziplinaere-forschung-veroeffentlicht/; Athens Statement Document: https://www.wcrif.org/guidance/athens-statement

The workshop program for the upcoming winter semester 2026/27 will be online starting July 15. Take a look at our workshop list on the booking platform and prepare yourself before booking starts on September 16 at noon.

Check out our episodes with the DRS supervisor award winners 2025 discussing good supervision and sharing insights into their experience as supervisors over the past years. Listen in on the interview with Prof. Hartmann (Labor and Civil Law, Freie Universität Berlin) here and the interview with Prof. Schubert (Epigenetics of plants, Freie Universität Berlin) here.

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EVENTS

DRS SUMMER PARTY – dedicated to celebrating doctoral research and good supervision
Date: July 3, 2pm – 6pm
Venue: Dahlem Research School, Hittorfstraße 16
Registration: https://www.fu-berlin.de/en/sites/drs/offers/sommerfest (open only to Freie Universität members and invited guests from BUA)

WRITING WEEK
Date: July 13 – 17
Venue: Diakonie Zehlendorf
Registration: https://www.drs.fu-berlin.de/en/node/122633

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WORKSHOPS

PRESENTATION SKILLS: ENGAGING YOUR LISTENER IN YOUR TALK DOR DOCTORAL RESEARCHERS IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANTITIES
July 6-July 7, 9am – 5pm

OPEN DOOR TALK FOR/ON FIRST GENERATION PHD STUDENTS
July 6, 3 pm – 5pm

AI PROMPTING AND LITERATURE SEARCH
July 16, 10 am – 12pm

PROFESSIONAL NETWORKING: AUTHENTIC, PRAGMATIC, SYSTEMATIC
July 14 – July 15, 9:30am – 17pm
Registration over Charité.

DAS MUSS ICH JETZT BLOSS NOCH AUFSCHREIBEN…? DEN ÜBERGANG IN DIE SCHREIBPHASE DER MONOGRAFISCHEN DISSERTATION ERFOLGREICH GESTALTEN
20. Juli + 21. Juli, 9:00-15:30 (plus optional ein einstündiges Online-Einzelcoaching nach Vereinbarung)
Die Anmeldung erfolgt über Charité.