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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

Martin Buber Society of Fellows
CfA Postdoctoral Fellowships at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Target group: German & Israeli outstanding scholars, Humanities and Social Sciences (excluding Law, Business and Economics)
Application deadline: 3 September 2026

High-value scholarships for US universities
Designed to complement the McCloy scholarship program of the Studienstiftung (German Academic Scholarship Foundation), the ERP Scholarship Program funds one- to two-year research and study stays as part of Master’s or PhD programs at top US universities. The aim of the program is to strengthen transatlantic relations and to promote as well as connect highly qualified graduates aspiring to work in public service (e.g. in ministries, foundations, think tanks, international organizations, NGOs, or in science and research).
Application deadline: 20 September 2026

Infotag Akademisches Schreiben
Freuen Sie sich auf Impulsvorträge, Workshops und einen Infomarkt mit Beispielen aus der Schreibberatung in Berlin und Brandenburg sowie auf Gelegenheit zum fachlichen Austausch und zur Vernetzung.
Target group: Lehrende, Schreibberater*innen, Studierende, Promovierende
Date: 23.09.2026

ELSA GOES TO THE MUSEUM: „A POLITICAL HISTORY OF BERLIN’S MUSEUM ISLAND„ BY CHRISTOPHER HÖLZEL
Elsa Neumann Scholarship recipients give guided tours of Berlin museums and provide insights into their research.
Target group: Doctoral researchers and anyone else who is interested
Date(s): September 24th (Thu), 2026, 4:00-5:30pm, meeting point in front of Altes Museum (outdoors tour, no admission tickets required)

Una Europa Winter School 2027: Rethinking Cultural Heritage Collections
The inaugural Una Europa Cultural Heritage Winter School invites doctoral researchers from across our alliance partner universities working in cultural heritage to come together at Freie Universität Berlin under the theme, ‚Rethinking Cultural Heritage Collections: Complex Histories and New Methodologies‘.
Target group: Doctoral Researchers
Date(s): 22-26 Feb, 2027, Freie Universität Berlin
Application deadline: 15 September 2026

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).

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.

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

CfA DAAD Future Network Weimar Triangle
The Future Network Weimar Triangle brings together early-career researchers from Germany, France, and Poland. Together, they develop innovative solutions for Europe’s future challenges. International. Interdisciplinary. Sustainable.
Zielgruppe: doctoral and postdoctoral researchers affiliated with a university or research institution in France, Poland, or Germany, working on a list of future-oriented topics (see program website)
Application deadline: 2 November 2026

XII International Academic Studies Congress (ASC 2026 / FALL)
Under the main theme of „Smart Cities and Sustainable Societies,“ the congress aims to provide an international academic platform open to researchers from all scientific disciplines, particularly social sciences, humanities, engineering, health sciences, and applied sciences. The congress will be organized in a hybrid format, offering both in-person and online participation options.
Date(s): November 24-26, 2026

Teilnehmende gesucht – studentisches Engagement gegen geschlechtsspezifische Gewalt
Im Rahmen des Internationalen Tages gegen Gewalt an Frauen plant die Kommission Sexualisierte Diskriminierung und Gewalt der Bundeskonferenz der Frauen- und Gleichstellungsbeauftragen an Hochschulen e.V. (bukof). eine gemeinsame digitale, überregionale Veranstaltung zum Thema. Neben dem Sichtbarmachen von studentischem Engagement soll die Veranstaltung auch dazu dienen, Studierende überregional zu vernetzen.
Im Mittelpunkt werden Studierende gestellt, die eigene Projekte oder Initiativen angestoßen haben. In einem lockeren Interviewformat sollen sie von ihren Erfahrungen berichten: Was war der Auslöser für ihr Engagement? Welche Herausforderungen sind ihnen begegnet? Was konnten sie bewirken? Dabei geht es uns ausdrücklich nicht um klassische Vorträge, sondern um einen persönlichen, niedrigschwelligen Austausch über Erfahrungen, Handlungsmöglichkeiten und das eigene Engagement.
Zielgruppe: Studierende, Promovierende
Termin: 02.12.2026

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
In the meantime, check out the vast collection of materials including videos and slides from past events: https://selinazitrone.github.io/tools_and_tips/ 

Capes-Humboldt Research Fellowship
Benefit from research sponsorship in Germany at the beginning of your academic career. The Capes-Humboldt Research Fellowship for Brazilian postdoctoral researchers enables  you to conduct research in Germany. The monthly fellowship amount is €3,000. Fellowships may last from 6 to 24 months.
Application deadline: Nov. 30, 2026

Wissenschaftskolleg zu Berlin: Early Career Fellowships in the Humanities and Social Sciences
Each academic year the Wissenschaftskolleg zu Berlin offers several 10-month fellowships for outstanding early career scholars in the humanities and social sciences. Successful applicants will become members of a lively intellectual community of approximately forty Fellows from all over the world, representing disciplines in the sciences, humanities, and social sciences, as well as the arts.
Target group: Early Career Researchers
Application deadline: September 1st 2026
Date(s): academic year 2027/2028

Wissenschaftskolleg zu Berlin: Early Career Fellowships in the Life and Natural Sciences
The College for Life Sciences is a junior program. It offers excellent early career researchers in the life/natural sciences, medicine, and psychology an opportunity to take a break from the lab and clinic. Fellows will gain time to think and develop their own projects and immerse themselves in the intellectually and culturally diverse environment of the Wissenschaftskolleg.
Target group: Early Career Researchers
Application Deadline: November 1st 2026
Date(s): 3 to 5 months during the academic year 2027/28, from September 2027 to July 2028

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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Rosalind-Franklin-Preis der Freien Universität Berlin für wissenschaftliche Integrität 2026
Mit der Auszeichnung würdigt die Freie Universität Berlin die wegweisenden Beiträge von Dr. Anna Abalkina zur Aufdeckung betrügerischer Publikationspraktiken. Aufgrund des außergewöhnlich starken Bewerberfeldes vergibt die Freie Universität Berlin in diesem Jahr zusätzlich einen Runner-up Award an Jun.-Prof. Dr. María Piquer-Rodríguez für die Entwicklung praxistauglicher Vorlagen für einen transparenten Umgang mit Forschungsdaten. Der Hauptpreis ist mit 2.500 Euro dotiert, der Runner-up Award mit 1.500 Euro. Beide Auszeichnungen werden am 25. November, dem Tag der guten wissenschaftlichen Praxis, bei einer feierlichen Preisverleihung verliehen.

Portal der DFG zur Wissenschaftlichen Integrität in neuem Design
Das Portal „Wissenschaftliche Integrität“ (WI-Portal) der DFG ist technisch umgezogen und präsentiert sich in einem modernen, nutzerfreundlichen Design. Auch die Kommentierung der Leitlinien wurde überarbeitet und neu strukturiert: Zwei übersichtliche Rubriken erleichtern künftig die Orientierung. Als neuer Inhalt kommt eine Kommentierung der DFG-Verfahrensordnung hinzu. Beginnend mit den ersten Paragrafen wird die Kommentierung sukzessive vervollständigt.

(In)Credible Research Conference 2026​​​​​​​ – The Value(s) of Science
The (In)Credible Research Conference 2026 built around the topic “The Value(s) of Science” explores how science creates value through trust, transparency, responsibility, as well as equitable and inclusive social engagement. From historical impact to AI ethics, scientific communication and public impact, the conference invites participants to reflect on how science can remain reliable, credible, inclusive, and socially meaningful in an increasingly complex world.
Target group: Early-career researchers – especially doctoral researchers and postdocs – from all disciplines
Dates: September, 24th & 25th, 2026


Qualification offers Research Data Management:

Call for Posters: „Research Data Day @ BUA“
Do you work with data? Then present your project as part of the poster session at the Research Data Day @ BUA.
Target group: Researchers, faculty, doctoral researchers, and research support staff at BUA institutions
Date: 21.10.2026
Application deadline: 15.09.2026

Aktionswoche “Forschungsdaten@BUA – Research Data Week @ BUA 2026
The “Research Data Week @ BUA” warmly invites researchers from the Berlin University Alliance to engage in conversation, exchange ideas, and network at the events taking place during the week
Target group Researchers, faculty, doctoral researchers, and research support staff at BUA institutions
Date: 21.10.2026
Application deadline: different deadlines for the events

Aktionstag “Forschungsdaten@BUA – Research Data Day @ BUA
The Research Data Day @ BUA cordially invites researchers from the Berlin University Alliance to come together for the first time to discuss, exchange ideas, and network regarding the handling of research data.
Target group: Researchers, faculty, doctoral researchers, and research support staff at BUA institutions
Date: 21.10.2026
Application deadline: 09.10.2026

Open Science:

Workshop: „Analysis Blinding in R“
Learn how to reduce bias in statistical analyses. This workshop introduces a practical analysis-blinding methodology using the R package vazul—ideal for behavioral researchers and quantitatively oriented life and social scientists. You will develop analysis pipelines with masked datasets and unblind them only after finalizing analytical decisions.
Target group: BUA researchers
Date: 22.09.2026, 9:00-12:00

Paneldiskussion am Weizenbaum Institut: Offene Wissenschaft im Wandel – für und mit der Gesellschaft
Im Mittelpunkt dieser Paneldiskussion stehen aktuelle Herausforderungen für Open Science sowie mögliche Perspektiven für eine zukunftsfähige wissenschaftliche Praxis. Es diskutieren Prof. Dr. Petra Gehring, Dr. habil. Anne Krüger, Prof. Dr. Franziska Böhm, Prof. Dr. Steffen Staab, moderiert von Prof. Dr. Sonja Schimmler.
Date: 2.9.2026, 18:30-20:00
Registration deadline: 31.08.2026

Panel Discussion, Berlin Science Week: Can Science Remain Open in an Authoritarian World?
This open dialogue seeks to explore — together with the audience — what is at stake when research closes its doors, and whether the transformative benefits of open science can still be safe-guarded. The discussion will be moderated by Dr. Sakine Weikert, Head of the Centre for International Academic Cooperation (KIWi) at the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD). Speakers are Dr. Kamran Naim, Head of Open Science at CERN and Prof. Andrea Fleschenberg dos Ramos Pinéu, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin.
Date: 06.11.2026

Angebote Qualitative und quantitative Sozialforschung

Angebote des FUB-Weiterbildungszentrum in September und Oktober 2026
Im September und Oktober bietet das Weiterbildungszentrum der Freien Universität Berlin verschiedene praxisorientierte Online-Workshops zu qualitativen und quantitativen Forschungsmethoden an. Thematisch geht es unter anderem um die Auswahl geeigneter qualitativer Erhebungsmethoden, die Planung und Durchführung qualitativer Interviews, die Auswertung qualitativer Daten sowie quantitative und qualitative Befragungsmethoden.
Zielgruppe: Die Angebote richten sich an Personen, die qualitative oder quantitative Methoden in eigenen Forschungsvorhaben einsetzen. 

Qualification offers Life Sciences – Biomedical Sciences

CAMARADES Systematic Review & Meta-Analysis of Animal Studies eLearning
From understanding the principles of systematic review to mastering the techniques of meta-analysis, each module is crafted to provide a step-by-step guide to conducting robust and transparent reviews. 
Target group: BUA biomedical researchers
Format: independent e-learning offer
 

Introduction to Systematic Review & Meta-Analysis of Animal Studies
Through a mix of lectures and hands-on practical activities and tutorials, you will learn the major steps required to undertake a systematic review and meta-analysis of preclinical animal studies.
Target group: BUA biomedical researchers
Dates: 6 – 8 October 2026, 1 – 5pm

ReproducibiliTeach: Strategies To Make Your Research More Transparent, Robust & Reproducible
Concerned about the reproducibility crisis? Wondering what you can do to make your research more transparent, robust & reproducible? Looking for hands-on experience and expert advice? Make your own research instantly more transparent, robust & reproducible.
Target group: BUA biomedical researchers
Dates: 4 November – 2 December 2026, each Wednesday from 4 – 5:30 pm
 

Further offers at Berlin Institute of Health (BIH) – QUEST: https://www.bihealth.org/en/research/center/quest-center/courses 

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

Booking for the workshop program in winter semester 2026/27 starts on September 16 at noon!

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EVENTS

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MENTAL HEALTH DAYS
The Mental Health Days help doctoral researchers to strengthen their resilience and mental health. Work on your personal mindset!
Date: September 16 – 17
Venue: Umwelt-Bildungszentrum Berlin
Language: Both German and English in parallel groups

(IN)CREDIBLE RESEARCH – CONFERENCE
The (In)Credible Research Conference 2026 built around the topic “The Value(s) of Science” explores how science creates value through trust, transparency, responsibility, as well as equitable and inclusive social engagement.
Date: September 24-25

KICK OFF YOUR DOCTORATE/
ERFOLGREICH IN DIE PROMOTION
The onboarding event offers an opportunity to network and gain both practical insights and guidance for a successful start to the doctoral project.
Date: October 27 -28
Venue: Beach Mitte
Language: Both German and English in parallel groups

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WORKSHOPS

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„Now I just have to write it down …?“
Dates: September 22 & 23, 9:00-15:30 (a one-hour one-on-one coaching can be booked on top upon agreement)
Register via Charité.

INFOTAG AKADEMISCHES SCHREIBEN – mit professioneller Schreibberatung
Date: September 23, 9:00-15:00

ACADEMICS – online workshop series
Promovieren – ja oder nein?: 09. September
Karriere mit Wirkung. Die vielfältigen Wege zur HAW-Professur: 15.September
Alternative Career Paths in Academia and Beyond: October 20

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Workshop program at Dahlem Research School: https://www.drs.fu-berlin.de/course_list
If workshops are fully booked, please still register for the waiting list so that we can gauge the level of interest for the workshops to plan additional offers.

Also check for free spots 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.