In this in-person workshop, participants learn and practice different tools for the generation of scientific ideas. Sessions explore, for example, how anthropomorphic language unlocks intuitive brain capacities; how new questions can be identified by honing in on contradictions as well...
The postdoc phase is crucial for furthering one’s academic career and is split between dependent employment and academic independence. Scientists are confronted with numerous professional challenges. The webcast (length: 2.5 hours) informs you about all the important requirements and milestones...
AI-based tools have the potential to revolutionize scientific writing and enable researchers to work more efficiently and effectively. An example are AI-powered literature search tools that substantially help researchers identify relevant articles and assess their quality, streamlining the research process....
Hochkomplexe wissenschaftliche Zusammenhänge so zu erklären, dass sie jeder Mensch verstehen kann, ist ein schwieriges Unterfangen. Kein Wunder, dass sich die Antwort auf die Frage “Was forschst du?” häufig nicht gerade als Partykracher herausstellt. Aber welche Kommunikationsstrategien können dabei helfen,...
Achieving visibility in research is paramount for career success. However, recent studies show that visibility is still deeply gendered. In this discussion round we have a closer look at these issues from the gender research perspective and also integrate personal...
The presentation will highlight some key issues to take care of when preparing journal papers. Advice will be provided on how to select the right journal, how to define the right paper type, and how to work out a research...
This 1-week workshop will provide participants with valuable insights into DFG research grants, while equipping them with the essential skills to develop a strong foundation for their individual DFG research grant proposals. By the end of the workshop, the primary...
Berufungsverfahren sind Auswahlprozesse mit eigenen rechtlichen Vorgaben und informellen Regeln. Für Wissenschaftlerinnen, die sich erstmals auf eine Professur bewerben, sind Berufungsverfahren oft unbekanntes Terrain mit intransparenten Anforderungen. Kein Wunder, dass Bewerberinnen daher oft ähnliche, vermeidbare Fehler machen. In dieser Session...
What you need to know about leadership in science and why it is important to learn about it early on are the main focus of this talk. As a young, ambitious talent stepping into a leadership role, breaking away from...
In this workshop, participants will get an overview of the funding opportunities for postdocs within the Marie S.-Curie Actions and the European Research Council (ERC) programs.The MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships support young researchers by giving them the opportunity to work on...