The Baden-Wuerttemberg Employers’ Association of the Metal and Electrical Industry – Südwestmetall – again awards the Südwestmetall-Förderpreis at KIT. The prize is awarded to especially outstanding doctoral theses with importance for the industrial work world and/or its socio-political framework conditions. The deadline for applications is Monday, October 14, 2024.
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Gain orientation at KIT and meet fellow new postdocs at the upcoming Welcome Event for Postdocs on Monday, October 7, 2024.
MoreKIT will grant the KIT Doctoral Awards for the 17th time in 2024. Extraordinary doctoral researchers who gained their degree in the academic year 2023/2024 will be awarded. The deadline for applications and nominations is Monday, September 30, 2024.
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The KHYS Postdoc Office has organized several events (panel discussions, lectures, networking events) in order to support postdocs with vital information and advice. To give detailed practical insights, several guests have been invited to share their experiences and answer questions. The KHYS Postdoc Days 2024 will take place from Monday, September 16 until Friday, September 20, 2024.
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Get to know possible career paths for junior research group leaders in this panel discussion. The event will take place on Tuesday, 17 September 2024, 4:30-7 p.m. (incl. get-together).
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Have you just started your doctoral research period? And would you like to know more about the services offered at KIT for doctoral researchers? Then come and join other German and international KIT PhD students at the Welcome Event for Doctoral Researchers that takes place on Monday, September 9, 2024.
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Dr.-Ing. Martin Angerer, Dr.-Ing. Joel Joseph, Dr.-Ing. Tobias Röddiger and Dr. Karina Winkler received the Helmholtz Doctoral Prize 2023 for their outstanding dissertations in the research fields of Matter, Energy, Information and Earth & Environment. Almost 9,000 doctoral researchers conduct research at Helmholtz. Eleven outstanding young scientists were awarded.
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KHYS is currently seeking for responsible and committed student or graduate assistant for minimum 40 hours/month (which can be upgraded as necessary). We are looking forward to your application!
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For his outstanding dissertation at the KIT Department of Mechanical Engineering, Dr. Ali Riza Durmaz receives the Südwestmetall-Förderpreis 2023/24. With this prize, the Employers' Association of the Metal and Electrical Industry honors outstanding achievements of young scientists at the Baden-Württemberg state universities, which are important for the industrial working world or its socio-political framework conditions.
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You are looking for more information on relevant topics concerning the postdoc phase? You want to get in touch with other KIT postdocs and learn more about their research projects? You are looking for a place to discuss new ideas and perspectives? Then come and join our postdoc community at the second KIT Postdoc Meeting on Friday, June 28, 2024!
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The KHYS offers the Research Travel Grant for doctoral candidates and postdocs and provides financial support for a three to six-month research stay abroad. Application deadline is on Monday, June 10, 2024.
MoreTogether with the Science Office, KIT is organizing the Science Slam. Slammers will present exciting insights from science in a few minutes, vividly and captivatingly on Saturday, May 18, 2024. The winner will be decided by the audience and registration is not required.
MoreThe Friedrich und Elisabeth Boysen-Stiftung again will award a prize at KIT for an outstanding dissertation in the field of environmental technology with special consideration of engineering solutions for the reduction of pollutants and noise and optimization of energy consumption. The prize is endowed with EUR 5,000. Application deadline is Monday, May 13, 2024.
MoreThe KHYS Postdoc Office invites you to the Virtual Career Day on Thursday, April 25, 2024. This year’s focus is on “Postdoc Skills = Job Market’s Needs”. Expect panel discussions, workshops and networking opportunities with representatives of international companies!
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The KHYS-Foyergespräch on the topic "Die Reform des WissZeitVG – neue Rahmenbedingungen für Promovierende?" will take place on Monday, April 29, 2024. In a hybrid panel discussion, representatives from the Executive Board, professors, mid-level faculty and doctoral researchers will talk about current developments and various positions on the status quo and the planned changes to the WissZeitVG. This event will take place in German.
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For his outstanding dissertation in the field of environmental technology, Dr.-Ing. Marc Keller receives the Award of the Friedrich und Elisabeth Boysen-Stiftung 2023 at KIT.
Picture above: Dr.-Ing. Marc Keller (left) and Prof. Dr.-Ing. Kai Furmans, Dean KIT Department of Mechanical Engineering (right).
KHYS is looking for communicative, responsible and German-speaking student assistants for at least one year, starting at 40 hours per month. We are looking forward to your application!
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The KIT Doctoral Days 2024 from March 12-15, 2024 under the motto INFORMATION - ORIENTATION - NETWORKING offer a wide range of information for all doctoral researchers and those interested in starting a doctorate at KIT.
MoreThis year, the KIT Doctoral Award is awarded to Dr. rer. nat. Bianca Schacherl (nstitute for Nuclear Waste Disposal), Dr.-Ing. Constantin Seibold (Institute for Anthropomatics and Robotics) and Dr. rer. nat. Jan van der Linden (Institute of Experimental Particle Physics). With this award, KIT honors outstanding doctoral researchers, thereby highlighting the great importance of young scientists at KIT.
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Xiang Xie received the NAMUR Award for his dissertation entitled "Artificial Intelligence for spectral analysis: a comprehensive framework", which he wrote at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT).
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Doctoral researchers and postdocs can now register for further education events in the first half of 2024. An overview of all offers can be found in our annual program.
MoreHave you just started your phase as postdoctoral researcher and want to make the most of your time at KIT? Are you looking for an overview of all the services and offers KIT provides for postdocs, but don’t know where to start? Then come and join other German and international postdocs at KIT at the upcoming online event on Wednesday, February 21, 2024.
MoreNew offer from the KHYS Postdoc Office: From February 2024, you as a postdoc at KIT will have the opportunity to take part in an uncomplicated individual career coaching with a professionally trained external coach of your choice. Registration is possible until Wednesday, January 31, 2024. Places are limited.
MoreWith this award the Daimler and Benz Foundation honors a female engineer for an outstanding doctoral thesis. The prize is endowed with EUR 10,000. KIT-internal deadline for applications is on Monday, January 22, 2024.
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The ConYS program enables postdocs at KIT to independently develop and extend career-specific networks. Funding can cover short-term journeys of KIT postdocs, short-term stays of young scientists at KIT and event support. The maximum sum for each funding package is EUR 5,000. Submission of the application documents is open until Monday, January 15, 2024 at the latest.
MoreThe KHYS offers the Research Travel Grant for doctoral candidates and postdocs and provides financial support for a three to six-month research stay abroad. Application deadline is on Friday, January 12, 2024.
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What are the contents and goals of the guidelines for the doctorate at KIT? An interview in the 2023/02 issue of KITdialog (only in German) with representatives of the groups involved in the participatory process sheds light on this.
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Within the framework of the PhD quality assurance at KIT, KHYS sent out the invitations to participate in the KIT-wide surveys of doctoral students and supervisors. The questionnaires can be completed by the end of November. The surveys provide the most important data basis for improvements of the existing PhD structures and processes at KIT. A high response rate of completed questionnaires is a prerequisite to enable the derivation of quality assurance measures from the results. The KHYS therefore asks all respondents to participate in the surveys.
The event "Start your Career in the Karlsruhe TechnologyRegion" is explicitly aimed at international doctoral candidates who are about to finish their doctorate and postdocs who want to continue their career on the open job market. It will take place on Tuesday, November 21, 2023.
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The Networking Grant enables doctoral researchers at KIT to independently establish new important or beneficial international contacts. KHYS offers financial support with a travel subsidy of up to EUR 1,500. Submission of the application documents is open until Monday, November 13, 2023 at the latest.
MoreThis year, KIT can nominate excellent young researchers in the following four Helmholtz research fields: energy, earth and environment, information and matter. The Helmholtz Association will award the doctoral prize in two different tracks: outstanding knowledge-driven research and outstanding application-oriented research. Nominations can be handed in by Friday, November 3, 2023 to KHYS.
MoreThe Baden-Wuerttemberg Employers’ Association of the Metal and Electrical Industry – Südwestmetall – again awards the Südwestmetall-Förderpreis at KIT. The prize is awarded to especially outstanding doctoral theses with importance for the industrial work world and/or its socio-political framework conditions. The deadline for applications is Friday, October 13, 2023.
MoreDr.-Ing. Hannes Radinger, Dr.-Ing. Nick Karcher and Dr. rer. nat. Richard Gebauer receive the Helmholtz Doctoral Prize 2022 in the research fields Energy, Matter and Information for their outstanding dissertations. In total, eleven outstanding young scientists were awarded. Next call for applications is expected in October 2023.
KIT will grant the KIT Doctoral Awards for the 16th time in 2023. Extraordinary doctoral researchers who gained their degree in the academic year 2022/2023 will be awarded. The deadline for applications is Friday, September 29, 2023.
MoreThe KHYS Postdoc Office has organized several events (panel discussions, lectures, networking events) in order to support postdocs with vital information and advice. To give detailed practical insights, several guests have been invited to share their experiences and answer questions. The KHYS Postdoc Days 2023 will take place from Monday, September 18 until Friday, September 22, 2023.
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For her outstanding dissertation at the KIT Department of Mechanical Engineering, Dr. Xiaofei Sun receives the Südwestmetall-Förderpreis 2022/23. With this prize, the Employers' Association of the Metal and Electrical Industry honors outstanding achievements of young scientists at the Baden-Württemberg state universities, which are important for the industrial working world or its socio-political framework conditions.
Picture above: Dr. Xiaofei Sun, Südwestmetall-Chairman Joachim SchulzMore
In the Scientific Matchmaking Event participants can share their research interests with Scientists from different disciplines and find new collaboration partners. All Scientists (Junior and Senior) from all disciplines and departments are invited to join on Thursday, June 22, 2023.
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KHYS is looking for communicative, responsible and German-speaking student assistants for at least one year, starting at 40 hours per month. We are looking forward to your application!
MoreThe European Summer School in Quantum Science and Technology scheduled September 17-22, 2023 will offer an introduction to and an overview of cutting-edge research in quantum science with a focus on creating, controlling and manipulating quantum systems for quantum technologies. Registration is possible until Saturday, June 10, 2023.
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The Guidelines for the Doctorate at KIT create transparency about roles and responsibilities as well as mutual expectations during the doctoral phase. They summarize the regulatory frameworks relevant to the doctorate, present essential stages of a doctorate, and are intended to give orientation for both doctoral researchers and their supervisors.
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The Friedrich und Elisabeth Boysen-Stiftung again will award a prize at KIT for an outstanding dissertation in the field of environmental technology with special consideration of engineering solutions for the reduction of pollutants, noise and energy consumption. The prize is endowed with EUR 5,000. Application deadline is Sunday, May 14, 2023.
MoreInnovative ideas can be presented within 3 minutes at the pitch competition. The competition is organized by the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and Wissensfabrik e.V. with the support of the University of Heidelberg, University of Stuttgart and HEiKA. Applications are possible until Friday, April 28, 2023.
MoreThis Program aims to expand the horizons of the next generation of leaders and innovators in the natural sciences, engineering, mathematics, and computing. The program is administered by Schmidt Futures, in partnership with the Rhodes Trust. Applications are possible until Monday, April 24, 2023.
MoreHave you just started your phase as postdoctoral researcher and want to make the most of your time at KIT? Are you looking for an overview of all the services and offers KIT provides for postdocs, but don’t know where to start? Then come and join other German and international postdocs at KIT at the upcoming online event on Wednesday, March 15, 2023.
MoreThis year, KIT is again partner of the regional decision of the international competition for science communication FameLab. Young researchers and doctoral students from the STEM fields will have the opportunity to present their research on stage. The registration deadline is Monday, March 13, 2023.
MoreThis year, the KIT Doctoral Award is awarded to Dr. rer. nat. Vincent Hahn (Institute of Applied Physics), Dr. Ansgar Pausch (Institute of Physical Chemistry) and Dr. rer. nat. Tanja Portele (Institute of Meteorology and Climate Research Atmospheric – Environmental Research).
With this award, KIT honors outstanding doctoral researchers, thereby highlighting the great importance of young scientists at KIT.
MoreWith this award the Daimler and Benz Foundation honors a female engineer for an outstanding doctoral thesis. The prize is endowed with EUR 10,000. KIT-internal deadline for applications is on Sunday, February 5, 2023.
MoreThe Gips-Schüle Newcomer Award is presented in the categories of technical sciences and life sciences. Both awards are endowed with 10,000 euros each. Awards are given to outstanding doctoral theses in STEM subjects (mathematics, information technology, natural sciences and technology) submitted to universities in Baden-Württemberg. The deadline for applications is Friday, January 27, 2023.
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The ConYS program enables postdocs at KIT to independently develop and extend career-specific networks. Funding can cover short-term journeys of KIT postdocs, short-term stays of young scientists at KIT and event support. The maximum sum for each funding package is EUR 5,000. Submission of the application documents is open until Sunday, January 22, 2023 at the latest.
MoreKHYS is currently seeking for responsible and committed student or graduate assistant for minimum 40 hours/month (which can be upgraded as necessary). We are looking forward to your application!
MoreThis year’s KHYS Postdoc Days 2022 offer a series of events in order to provide key topics and essential information for postdocs at KIT. For two events there are still places available, these are the panel discussion “How to Become a Junior Professor or Tenure Track Professor” on Monday, November 14, 2022 at 4:15 p.m and the first event of our new series "Career Talk" on Thursday, November 17, 2022 at 3 p.m. with representatives of the Robert Bosch GmbH. The KHYS Postdoc Days 2022 are sponsored by the Helmholtz Association.
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This year, KIT can nominate excellent young researchers in the following four Helmholtz research fields: energy, earth and environment, information and matter. The Helmholtz Association will award the doctoral prize in two different tracks: outstanding knowledge-driven research and outstanding application-oriented research. Nominations can be handed in by Sunday, November 6, 2022 to KHYS.
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Do you consider becoming a postdoc? Have you just started your postdoc phase at KIT? Or is the end of your postdoc phase already drawing nearer? The events and workshops of the KHYS Postdoc Office are specifically tailored to any stage of your postdoc phase and offer an optimal orientation from the start to finish. Browse our upcoming events and workshops taking place in the second half of 2022 now!
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The Baden-Wuerttemberg Employers’ Association of the Metal and Electrical Industry – Südwestmetall – again awards the Südwestmetall-Förderpreis at KIT. The prize is awarded to especially outstanding doctoral theses with importance for the industrial work world and/or its socio-political framework conditions. The prize is endowed with EUR 5,000. The deadline for applications is Monday, October 31, 2022.
MoreThe Ombudspersons act as contact persons in cases of conflicts or disputes between doctoral researchers and supervisors during the doctoral research phase. Doctoral researchers and supervisors are free to initiate contact with any Ombudsperson at any point. They can decide for themselves whom they wish to address irrespective of they research background.
MoreHighly qualified young scientists of KIT can apply for these scholarships at the beginning of their doctoral studies. Application deadline with funding starting on January 1, 2023 is Monday, October 3, 2022.
MoreKIT will grant the KIT Doctoral Awards for the 15th time in 2022. Extraordinary doctoral researchers who gained their degree in the academic year 2021/2022 will be awarded. The deadline for applications is Monday, October 3, 2022.
MoreHave you just started your doctoral research period? And would you like to know more about the services offered at KIT for doctoral researchers? Then come and join other German and international KIT PhD students at the Welcome Event for Doctoral Researchers that takes place on Thursday, September 29, 2022.
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We are pleased to present our preliminary further education program for 2022. Under the motto "Fit for your next career step", we will again offer you numerous opportunities to further develop your interdisciplinary skills during this period.
MoreDr. Alina Roitberg receives the Helmholtz Doctoral Prize 2022 in the research field Information for her outstanding dissertation at the KIT Department of Informatics. Helmholtz awarded six outstanding young scientists, one in each of the association’s six research fields. The prize ceremony was part of the event "Helmholtz-Frühlingsempfang" in Berlin.
MoreThis congress offfers the opportunity for cross-border networking for interested and dedicated people from business, politics and society. The event will take place in Karlsruhe, Friday July 8, 2022.
MoreHave you just started your doctoral research period? And would you like to know more about the services offered at KIT for doctoral researchers? Then come and join other German and international KIT PhD students at the Welcome event for doctoral researchers that takes place on Monday, July 4, 2022.
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For her outstanding dissertation at the KIT Department of Mechanical Engineering, Dr. Sina Peukert receives the Südwestmetall-Förderpreis 2021/22. With this prize, the Employers' Association of the Metal and Electrical Industry honors outstanding achievements of young scientists at the Baden-Württemberg state universities, which are important for the industrial working world or its socio-political framework conditions.
Picture above: Dr. Sina Peukert, Südwestmetall-Vorsitzender Wilfried Porth. MoreThe Networking Grant enables doctoral researchers at KIT to independently establish new important or beneficial international contacts. KHYS offers financial support with a travel subsidy of up to EUR 1,500. Submission of the application documents is open until Sunday, June 26, 2022 at the latest.
MoreThe ConYS program enables postdocs at KIT to independently develop and extend career-specific networks. Funding can cover short-term journeys of KIT postdocs, short-term stays of young scientists at KIT and event support. The maximum sum for each funding package is EUR 5,000. Submission of the application documents is open until Sunday, June 26th, 2022 at the latest.
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The Innovators Connect Tandem is a fully funded programme for young researchers, entrepreneurs, and early-stage start-up founders from Germany and India. Get international exposure and information on the start-up and innovation landscape, intercultural understanding and take your entrepreneurial plans ahead! Applications are possible until Wednesday, June 1st, 2022.
MoreIn order to provide postdocs with key insights into several career perspectives, the KHYS Postdoc Office has organized the Virtual Career Day 2022 with fellow Helmholtz Career Centers from all over Germany. This year's focal point lies on transitioning to careers outside academia. The event will take place on Thursday, April 28, 2022.
MoreWe would like to call attention to available places in workshops for postdocs and doctoral researchers which will be taking place in the framework of the first Virtual Career Day on Thursday, April 28, 2022. Specialists from different fields will host a multifaceted range of workshops that tackle important questions regarding CVs, use of social media, self-presentation, the fundamentals of science communication and a lot more.
MoreKarlsruhe House of Young Scientists (KHYS) offers refunds for participation fees for doctoral researchers and postdocs who attend German classes in the summer semester 2022. You have to be a member of KHYS to be eligible for the refund. Application deadline is Thursday, March 31, 2022.
MoreThe Helmholtz Visiting Researcher Grant enables external PhD students and postdocs (working with a strong connection to the Data Sciences) to spend short research periods (1-3 months) at a Helmholtz Center. Application is open until Tuesday, March 15, 2022.
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The Trainee Network of the Helmholtz Information & Data Science Academy (HIDA) gives doctoral and postdoctoral researchers of all Helmholtz Centers the opportunity to spend short-term research stays of 1-3 months at another Helmholtz Center. Application is open until Tuesday, March 15, 2022.
MoreThe KIT Doctoral Days 2022 from March 8-11, 2022 under the motto INFORMATION - ORIENTATION - NETWORKING offer a wide range of information for all doctoral researchers and those interested in starting a doctorate at KIT.
MoreThe ConYS program enables postdocs at KIT to independently develop and extend career-specific networks. Funding can cover short-term journeys of KIT postdocs, short-term stays of young scientists at KIT and event support. The maximum sum for each funding package is EUR 5,000. Submission of the application documents is open until Sunday, March 6, 2022 at the latest.
MoreEvery year, Körber-Stiftung presents the German Thesis Award to the best of young German researchers. In addition to academic excellence, the German Thesis Award particularly focuses on the broader social relevance of a particular piece of research. The Körber-Stiftung awards prizes totalling more than EUR 100,000, including three top prizes of EUR 25,000 each. Application deadline is Tuesday, March 1, 2022.
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Also in 2022, the Aspirant Grant (Postdoc) enables superiors at KIT institutes to invite potential postdocs from outside KIT for a one-month guest stay so that both parties have the chance to get to know each other and discuss the possibility of doing a postdoc at KIT. Applications can be handed in anytime.
MoreHave you just started your phase as postdoctoral researcher and want to make the most of your time at KIT? Are you looking for an overview of all the services and offers KIT provides for postdocs, but don’t know where to start? Then come and join other German and international postdocs at KIT at the upcoming online event on Wednesday, February 16, 2022.
MoreWith this award the Daimler and Benz Foundation honors a female engineer for an outstanding doctoral thesis. The prize is endowed with EUR 10,000. The extended KIT-internal deadline for applications is Sunday, January 30, 2022.
MoreThis year, the KIT Doctoral Award is awarded to Dr. rer. nat. Jakob Asenbauer (Helmholtz Institute Ulm), Dr. rer. nat. Tobias Frenzel (Institute of Applied Physics), Dr.-Ing. Julia Rau (Institute for Applied Materials - Computational Materials Science) und Dr.-Ing. Alina Roitberg (Institute for Anthropomatics and Robotics). With this award, KIT honors outstanding doctoral researchers, thereby highlighting the great importance of young scientists at KIT.
Dr. Miriam Brosi (Institute for Beam Physics and Technology) and Dr.-Ing. Edouard Fouché (Institute for Program Structures and Data Organization) have been awarded the Helmholtz Doctoral Prize 2020 for their outstanding doctoral theses. Congratulations!
MoreThe KHYS Postdoc Office has organised the KHYS Postdoc Days 2021 which will take place from December 6 to December 17. This online event series has been planned in cooperation with other service units and partners at KIT in order to support postdocs with vital information and advice. To give detailed practical insights, several guests, speakers and experts have been invited to share their experiences and answer questions. The KHYS Postdoc Days 2021 are sponsored by the Helmholtz Association.
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Docata supports all doctoral researchers who have been accepted at a KIT Department and whose acceptance is limited with a new self-service-feature: from now on, doctoral researchers receive automatic reminders and can submit their application for extension of acceptance at their KIT Department via Docata.
MoreThe Baden-Wuerttemberg Employers’ Association of the Metal and Electrical Industry – Südwestmetall – again awards the Südwestmetall-Förderpreis at KIT. The prize is awarded to especially outstanding doctoral theses with importance for the industrial work world and/or its socio-political framework conditions. The prize is endowed with EUR 5,000. The deadline for applications is Sunday, November 7, 2021.
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The Institute of Regional Science, in collaboration with CuKnow and IECO, holds an international lecture series in the winter semester 2021/22 entitled Critical perspectives and contending concepts of sustainability. The lecture series will take place every Thursday from 21 October 2021 through 10 February 2022.
MoreKIT will grant the KIT Doctoral Awards for the 14th time in 2021. Extraordinary doctoral researchers who gained their degree in the academic year 2020/2021 will be awarded. The deadline for applications is Sunday, October 31, 2021.
MoreThis online workshop is directed towards doctoral candidates who consider doing a postdoc phase after completing their PhD to take the next step in the academia. In order to help you with your decision making, the general framework of the postdoc phase at KIT will be examined during the event. Also, experienced young scientists will answer your questions. The workshop will take place on Wednesday, October 27, 2021. Please note that the event will take place in German only.
MoreThis year, KIT can nominate excellent young researchers in the following Helmholtz research fields: earth and environment, information, energy and matter. The successful candidates will be awarded a one-time prize in the amount of EUR 5,000 and funding for a Helmholtz Field Study Fellowship of up to three months. Nominations can be handed in by Wednesday, October 27, 2021 to KHYS.
MoreAll doctoral researchers that have been accepted at a KIT Department together form a convention. The conventions can give advice on issues pertaining to doctoral researchers and give recommendations to the organs of KIT. Every convention is headed by a board, elected from within the convention. Doctoral researchers wishing to become actively involved in the convention of their KIT Department are very welcome to do so.
MoreAll doctoral researchers who are doing their doctorate at a KIT department are requested to take part in the subsequent entry of data according to the Higher Education Data Protection Ordinance Baden-Württemberg (HSchulDSV BW).
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Junior researchers often face different challenges in their research period which could lead to conflicts. At KIT there are a variety of advisory offices which you can contact in cases of conflicts both in a work and in a personal context. KHYS for example offers open consultation hours from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. every Thursday.
MoreThe guidelines for the postdoc phase at KIT help establish transparency and reliability for postdoctoral researchers and their superiors during the postdoctoral phase at KIT. The guidelines define, among other things, what is understood by postdoctoral phase at KIT, which objectives should be pursued during this qualification phase and which responsibilities postdocs and superiors have respectively.
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The EPICUR PhD exchange programme offers cross-border exchange opportunities for PhD candidates at research institutes of the EPICUR partner universities or in their regions. Several PhD exchange positions are still available and the application deadline for the EPICUR PhD Exchange Programme has been extended until Wednesday, October 13, 2021.
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The second edition of the IECO Days will be open to scientists and students from the IECO universities as well as to individuals and organizations interested in the German-Chilean collaboration within the topic of Eco-Industrial Development. The IECO days will take place Tuesday, October 5, 2021 and Wednesday, October 6, 2021.
MoreHighly qualified young scientists of KIT can apply for these scholarships at the beginning of their doctoral studies. Application deadline with funding starting on January 1, 2022 is Monday, October 4, 2021.
MoreKarlsruhe House of Young Scientists (KHYS) offers refunds for participation fees for doctoral researchers and postdocs who successfully attend German classes in the winter semester 2021/2022. You have to be a member of KHYS to be eligible for the refund. Application deadline is Sunday, October 3, 2021.
MoreThe next KHYS-Foyergespräche will take place Tuesday, September 21, 2021. Our guests will share their personal experiences and also provide diverse and helpful suggestions for the successful course of your doctoral project.
This event takes place in German only.
MoreHave you just started your doctoral research period? And would you like to know more about the services offered at KIT for doctoral researchers? Then come and join other German and international KIT PhD students at the online welcome event that takes place on Monday, September 20, 2021.
MoreThe ConYS program enables postdocs at KIT to independently develop and extend career-specific networks. Funding can cover short-term journeys of KIT postdocs, short-term stays of young scientists at KIT and event support. The maximum sum for each funding package is €5,000. Submission of the application documents is open until Sunday, September 19, 2021 at the latest.
MoreAll employees, as well as guests and partners of KIT, are invited to present their individual professional profile within KIT and to engage in mutual exchange. An allocation to and a search concerning KIT Centers and their topics as well as embedding publications in the individual profile is possible.
MoreFor her outstanding dissertation, Dr.-Ing. Marion Börnhorst receives the Award of the Friedrich und Elisabeth Boysen-Stiftung 2021. Every year, the foundation honors one outstanding dissertation of a young scientist in the field of environmental technology at KIT.
MoreFor her outstanding dissertation at the KIT Department of Mechanical Engineering, Dr.-Ing. Janna Hofmann receives the Südwestmetall-Förderpreis 2020/21. With this prize, the Employers' Association of the Metal and Electrical Industry honors outstanding achievements of young scientists at the Baden-Württemberg state universities, which are important for the industrial working world or its socio-political framework conditions.
MoreThe Friedrich und Elisabeth Boysen-Stiftung again will award a prize at KIT for an outstanding dissertation in the field of environmental technology with special consideration of engineering solutions for the reduction of pollutants, noise and energy consumption. The prize is endowed with EUR 5,000. Application deadline is Friday, September 17, 2021.
MoreHave you just started your phase as postdoctoral researcher and want to make the most of your time at KIT? Are you looking for an overview of all the services and offers KIT provides for postdocs, but don’t know where to start? Then come and join other German and international postdocs at KIT at the upcoming online Welcome Event for Postdocs on Wednesday, July 28 (12-13:30 pm).
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Are you a Postdoc, Phd or Master Student in the Upper Rhine region? Are you asking yourself what should be the next step in your career? Join the monthly KTUR PhD TALK and explore how to turn your research ideas into a start-up adventure. Research founders will tell you about their different entrepreneurial journeys while international experts will guide you through cross-border support opportunities.
MoreKHYS-workshops in July help you develop crucial skills for your future career: Learn how to acquire third-party funding, how to form research partnerships and how to shape your future while consciously dealing with gender biases and different scientific cultures. Free spots available!
MoreThrough its Emergency Fund to Support the Conclusion of the Doctorate, KHYS provides funds to institutes for doctoral researchers who were unable to work on their doctoral project as planned due to the restrictions implemented due to the coronavirus pandemic and whose temporary funding is coming to an end without follow-up funding being available. Deadline for application is Wednesday, July 14, 2021.
Für die KIT-Fakultät Geistes- und Sozialwissenschaften wird David Lohner für seine Beteiligung im Projekt „L2D2 – Lehren und Lernen unter den Bedingungen von Digitalisierung und Digitalität“ mit dem Fakultätslehrpreis 2021 ausgezeichnet. Er promoviert am Institut für Berufspädagogik und Allgemeine Pädagogik zum Thema „Lernvideos“. Wir gratulieren ihm und allen anderen Preisträger*innen sehr herzlich!
MoreThe e-book provides you with information, tips and numerous services concerning your doctorate at KIT.
The KHYS Remote Collaboration Program is a flexible tool for young scientists to realize smaller projects to build up and maintain international research networks in times of restricted mobility. The maximum sum for each funding package is €3,000. Submission of the application documents is open until Sunday, June 13, 2021 at the latest.
Have you just started your doctoral research period? And would you like to know more about the services offered at KIT for doctoral researchers? Then come and join other German and international KIT PhD students at the digital Welcome event for doctoral researchers that takes place on Thursday, May 6, 2021.
MoreThe ConYS program enables postdocs at KIT to independently develop and extend career-specific networks. Funding can cover short-term journeys of KIT postdocs, short-term stays of young scientists at KIT and event support. The maximum sum for each funding package is €5,000. Submission of the application documents is open until Sunday, May 2, 2021 at the latest.
MoreWith the Research Travel Grant we subsidize your travel and living expenses for a research stay abroad at a university or company lasting a period of three to six months. The research stay abroad is meant to broaden the scope of your research work. Deadline: April 14, 2021.
MoreThe Trainee Network of the Helmholtz Information & Data Science Academy (HIDA) gives doctoral and postdoctoral researchers of all Helmholtz Centers the opportunity to spend short-term research stays of 1-3 months at another Helmholtz Center. Application is open until March 15, 2021.
MoreDas KHYS sucht zum nächstmöglichen Zeitpunkt engagierte, verantwortungsvolle Studentische/ Wissenschaftliche Hilfskräfte ab 40 Stunden im Monat (nach Absprache auch erweiterbar). Konkret suchen wir eine Hilfskraft für das Projekt KIM-DOC sowie eine oder mehrere weitere Hilfskräfte mit vielfältigen Aufgaben. Wir freuen uns auf Ihre Bewerbung!
MehrThis year, the KIT Doctoral Award is awarded to Dr. Jasmin Marie Busch (Institute for Organic Chemistry), Dr. Lisa Maria Kohl (Institute of Theoretical Informatics), Dr. Matthias Künzel (Helmholtz Institute Ulm), and Dr. Nicole Ludwig (Institute for Automation and Applied Informatics). With this award, KIT honors outstanding doctoral researchers, thereby highlighting the great importance of young scientists at KIT.
MoreThe ConYS program enables postdocs at KIT to independently develop and extend career-specific networks. Funding can cover short-term journeys of KIT postdocs, short-term stays of young scientists at KIT and event support. The maximum sum for each funding package is EUR 5,000. Submission of the application documents is open until Sunday, February 21, 2021 at the latest.
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In the course of the currently open call for the elite program for postdocs of the Baden-Württemberg Foundation, the Förderberatung invites you to an information event to provide information about the tendering modalities. Questions about the internal selection process, application formalities and co-financing can be asked. The events takes place on Friday, February 19, 2021.
MoreHave you just started your doctoral research period? And would you like to know more about the services offered at KIT for doctoral researchers? Then come and join other German and international KIT PhD students at the digital Welcome event for doctoral researchers that takes place on Wednesday, February 17, 2021.
MoreWith this award the Daimler and Benz Foundation honors a female engineer for an outstanding doctoral thesis. The prize is endowed with EUR 10,000. KIT-internal deadline for applications is on January 28, 2021.
MoreThe Networking Grant enables doctoral researchers at KIT to independently establish new important or beneficial international contacts. KHYS offers financial support with a travel subsidy of up to EUR 1,500. Submission of the application documents is open until Sunday, January 24, 2021 at the latest.
MoreThe German-Chilean project IECO organizes a scientific event on the topics of Industrial Ecology (in particular: water-energy-nexus, sustainable use of biomass, geothermal energy, and urban eco-industrial development) and on Innovation on December 10 and 11, 2020.
MorePromovierende des KIT können sich noch bis zum 15. Januar 2021 für das kulturelle Förderprogramm des Kulturkreises der Deutschen Wirtschaft im BDI e.V. bewerben. Themenabende zum Kennenlernen des Bronnbacher Stipendiums finden am 9. und 10. Dezember 2020 online statt.
MehrThe Baden-Wuerttemberg Employers’ Association of the Metal and Electrical Industry – Südwestmetall – again awards the Südwestmetall-Förderpreis at KIT. The prize is awarded to especially outstanding doctoral theses with importance for the industrial work world and/or its socio-political framework conditions. The prize is endowed with EUR 5,000. The deadline for applications is November 8, 2020.
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MehrKIT will grant the KIT Doctoral Awards for the 13th time in 2020. Extraordinary doctoral researchers who gained their degree in the academic year 2019/2020 will be awarded. The deadline for applications is October 4, 2020.
MoreThe Friedrich und Elisabeth Boysen-Stiftung again will award a prize at KIT for an outstanding dissertation in the field of environmental technology with special consideration of engineering solutions for the reduction of pollutants, noise and energy consumption. The prize is endowed with EUR 5,000. Application deadline is September 18, 2020.
MoreThis year, KIT can nominate excellent young researchers in the following three Helmholtz research fields: earth and environment, key technologies/ information and matter. The successful candidates will be awarded a one-time prize in the amount of EUR 5,000. Nominations can be handed in by Tuesday, September 1, 2020 to KHYS.
MoreIm Rahmen des am KIT neu eingeführten Qualitätsmanagement für das Promotionswesen hat das KHYS am 4. Juni 2020 die Einladungen zur Teilnahme an den KIT-weiten Befragungen von Doktorand*innen und Erstbetreuer*innen versendet. Ein hoher Rücklauf von ausgefüllten Fragebögen ist die Voraussetzung, um die Ableitung von qualitätssichernden Maßnahmen aus den Ergebnissen zu ermöglichen. Das KHYS bittet daher alle Angeschriebenen sich an den Umfragen zu beteiligen.
MoreThe Networking Grant enables doctoral researchers at KIT to independently establish new important or beneficial international contacts. KHYS offers financial support with a travel subsidy of up to EUR 1,500. Submission of the application documents is open until Sunday, August 16, 2020 at the latest.
MoreThe blog presents the exciting and diverse faces of the Helmholtz Association, presents experts and topics from the broad field of talent promotion and career development in science and provides insights into what is done day-to-day in the Helmholtz Association to make it not only an outstanding scientific institution, but also an inspiring workplace for all employees.
Postdocs will receive even more support in their careers in the future. KIT will receive EUR 750,000 for five years (KHYS Postdoc Office) from the Helmholtz Association's Initiative and Networking Fund for this task. The funding will enable KIT to support its approximately 500 postdocs more comprehensively and specifically.
For her outstanding dissertation at the KIT Department of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology, Dr.-Ing. Akanksha Bhutani receives the Südwestmetall-Förderpreis 2019/2020. With this prize, the Baden-Wuerttemberg Employers' Association of the Metal and Electrical Industry - Südwestmetall - honors outstanding achievements of young scientists at the Baden-Württemberg state universities, which are important for the industrial working world or its socio-political framework conditions. We congratulate Ms Bhutani and wish her continued success.
MoreAs part of the President's Banquet on February 6, 2020 the 12th KIT Doctoral Award was granted. KIT honors extraordinary doctoral researchers, thereby highlighting the great importance of young scientists at KIT. Vice President Alexander Wanner honored Dr. Hannah Rothfuß, Dr. Andreas Schlüter and Dr. Merita Tafili for their outstanding research achievements. We congratulate the award winners and wish them much success.
MoreThe HIDA Trainee Network is a novel exchange program for doctoral and postdoctoral researchers who work at a Helmholtz Center and whose research work has a strong connection to Information or Data Science. The program enables one to three month research stays at another Helmholtz Center or partner institution financially supported by the Helmholtz Information & Data Science Academy (HIDA).
MoreHave you just started your doctoral research period? And would like to know more about the services offered at KIT for doctoral researchers? Then come and join other German and international KIT PhD students at the welcome event for doctoral researchers. In a presentation on February 10, 2020, we will give you plenty of information on how to best profit from the doctoral research period.
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Das KHYS sucht zum nächstmöglichen Zeitpunkt engagierte, verantwortungsvolle Studentische/ Wissenschaftliche Hilfskräfte ab 40 Stunden im Monat (nach Absprache auch erweiterbar). Wir freuen uns auf Ihre Bewerbung!
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The Networking Grant enables doctoral researchers to generate new international contacts. KHYS offers financial support with a travel subsidy of up to Euro 1,500. Application deadline is on Sunday, February 2, 2020.
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With this award the Daimler and Benz Foundation honors a female engineer for an outstanding doctoral thesis. The prize is endowed with EUR 10,000. The KIT deadline for applications is January 27, 2020.
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Until January 15, 2020, KIT doctoral researchers can apply for the cultural funding program. On Tuesday, December 10, 2019, 6 p.m., there will be an information and networking evening regarding the scholarship with guest of honor Juri de Marco, artistic director of the STEGREIF.orchestra.
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Link_moreWithin the framework of the DAAD program IPID4all KHYS implemented the Internationalization Program, which ran from November 2014 to June 2019 and included a wide variety of measures. The focus of the program was on the promotion of mobilities. During the course of the program, KHYS funded 289 journeys (incoming and outgoing) and thus was able to foster the internationalization of the doctoral research phase at KIT.
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We continue to offer manifold options to advance your set of transferable skills after the summer break.
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With the Research Travel Grant we subsidize your travel and living expenses for a research stay abroad at a university or company lasting a period of three to six months. The research stay abroad is meant to broaden the scope of your research work. Deadline: January 6, 2020.
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The Networking Grant enables doctoral researchers at KIT to independently establish new important or beneficial international contacts. KHYS offers financial support with a travel subsidy of up to EUR 1,500. Submission of the application documents is open until Sunday, November 10, 2019 at the latest.
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The Networking Grant enables doctoral researchers at KIT to independently establish new important or beneficial international contacts. KHYS offers financial support with a travel subsidy of up to EUR 1,500. Submission of the application documents is open until Sunday, October 27, 2019 at the latest.
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The Baden-Wuerttemberg Employers’ Association of the Metal and Electrical Industry – Südwestmetall – again awards the Südwestmetall-Förderpreis at KIT. The prize is awarded to especially outstanding doctoral theses with importance for the industrial work world and/or its socio-political framework conditions. The prize is endowed with EUR 5,000. The deadline for applications is November 8, 2019.
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KIT will grant the KIT Doctoral Awards for the 12th time in 2019. Extraordinary doctoral researchers who gained their degree in the academic year 2018/2019 will be awarded. The deadline for applications is October 6, 2019.
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The N2 Event 2019 unites selected leading scientists from academic research and industry with excellent doctoral researchers from various research fields of N2—the biggest association of doctoral researchers in Germany. This three-day event is scheduled for the 13th until 15th of November 2019 with an exciting program.
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Link_moreThe Friedrich und Elisabeth Boysen-Stiftung again will award a prize at KIT for an outstanding dissertation in the field of environmental technology with special consideration of engineering solutions for the reduction of pollutants, noise and energy consumption. The prize is endowed with EUR 5,000. Application deadline is September 13, 2019.
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Dr. Almut Albiez received the Bertha Benz Prize 2019 for her excellent doctoral thesis at the Institute for Applied Materials - Materials and Biomechanics at KIT. The Daimler und Benz Stiftung awards a prize to a female candidate who, with the results of her dissertation, has created future-oriented added value for society. We congratulate Ms. Albiez and wish her continued success!
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Frederik Kotz was awarded the Südwestmetall-Förderpreis 2019 for his dissertation at KIT. With this prize, the Baden-Wuerttemberg Employers' Association of the Metal and Electrical Industry - Südwestmetall - honors outstanding achievements of young scientists at the nine Baden-Württemberg state universities, which are important for the industrial working world or its socio-political framework conditions. We congratulate Mr. Kotz and wish him continued success.
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The prize is awarded to female graduates of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology for their outstanding research achievements. The prize is awarded by the Soroptimist Club Karlsruhe and endowed with EUR 5,000 (EUR 4,000 for a dissertation and EUR 1,000 for a diploma or master's thesis). Application deadline is May 31, 2019.
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Have you just started your doctoral research period? And would like to know more about the services offered at KIT for doctoral researchers? Then come and join other German and international KIT PhD students at the welcome event for doctoral researchers. In a presentation on July 8, 2019, we will give you plenty of information on how to best profit from the doctoral research period.
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As part of the celebratory colloquium of the KIT Department of Mechanical Engineering Sven Lindner was awarded the Dissertation Award of the Friedrich and Elisabeth Boysen-Stiftung on February 8, 2019 for his extraordinay doctoral thesis in the field of environmental technology. We congratulate Mister Lindner and wish him continued success.
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MehrAs part of the President's Banquet on February 21, 2019 the 11th KIT Doctoral Award was granted. KIT honors extraordinary doctoral researchers, thereby highlighting the great importance of young scientists at KIT. Vice President Oliver Kraft honored Alena Kalyakina, Frederik Kotz and Tobias Ried for their outstanding research achievements. We congratulate the award winners and wish them much success.
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The Networking Grant enables doctoral researchers at KIT to independently establish new important or beneficial international contacts. KHYS offers financial support with a travel subsidy of up to EUR 1,500. Submission of the application documents is open until Sunday, Mai 26, 2019 at the latest.
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Recently the results of a research project at the Royal Holloway, University of London, were published in the renowned journal "Nature Physics". A KIT doctoral researcher was significantly involved in this project, which lasted several months. We are pleased that we were able to supprt this successful research stay of Sebastian Skacel with the Research Travel Grant and wish him continued success.
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MehrThis year, KIT can nominate excellent young researchers in the following three Helmholtz research fields: earth and environment, key technologies/ information and matter. The successful candidates will be awarded a one-time prize in the amount of EUR 5,000. Nominations can be handed in by Sunday, April 7, 2019 to KHYS.
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At the event series "Company Events", the KIT Career Service offers many workshops, such as job application trainings, excursions and information events with and at companies. There will be many different comapanies, from the world market leading medium-sized ones to the large groups.
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With this award the Daimler and Benz Foundation honors a female engineer for an outstanding doctoral thesis. The prize is endowed with EUR 10,000. The KIT-internal deadline for applications is January 28, 2019.
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With the Research Travel Grant we subsidize your travel and living expenses for a research stay abroad at a university or company lasting a period of three to six months. The research stay abroad is meant to broaden the scope of your research work. Deadline: January 6, 2019.
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In 2018, KHYS offers a large variety of advanced training courses which are usually free of charge for all KHYS members. The program includes courses in management, research & communication, doctoral & careers advice as well as languages. An overview of the program for the second half of 2018 can be found in this flyer.
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The Networking Grant enables doctoral researcher or postdoc at KIT to independently establish new important or beneficial international contacts. KHYS offers financial support with a travel subsidy of up to €1,500. Submission of the application documents is open until Sunday, December 2, 2018 at the latest.
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The Baden-Wuerttemberg Employers' Association of the Metal and Electrical Industry – Südwestmetall – again awards the Südwestmetall-Förderpreis at KIT. The prize is awarded to especially outstanding doctoral theses with importance for the industrial work world and/or its sociopolitical framework conditions. The prize is endowed with EUR 5,000. The deadline for applications is November 7, 2018.
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The Friedrich and Elisabeth Boysen-Stiftung again supports KIT by awarding a prize for an outstanding dissertation in the field of environmental technology. The prize is endowed with EUR 5,000. Application deadline is September 14, 2018.
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On February 21, 2018, during the KIT-Ehrenabend of the President, the 10th KIT doctoral award was conferred for outstanding research. This year the award was endowed by the Karl Schlecht Stiftung in cooperation with KIT-Stiftung. Vice President Oliver Kraft honored Gustavo Lenis, Daniel Bahro and Pascal Friederich for their excellent success in research. We congratulate the award winners and wish them much success. KIT sincerely thanks Karl Schlecht Stiftung for their support!
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In 2018, KHYS offers a large variety of advanced training courses which are usually free of charge for all KHYS members. The program includes courses in management, research & communication, doctoral & careers advice as well as languages. An overview of the program for the first half of 2018 can be found in this flyer.
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With the Research Travel Grant we subsidize your travel and living expenses for a research stay abroad at a university or company lasting a period of three to six months. The research stay abroad is meant to broaden the scope of your research work. Deadline: June 10, 2018.
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The German-language workshop "Kollegiales Promotionscoaching" takes place on June 06, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and should help to look more closely at typical characteristics and peculiarities of the graduation phase, to analyze the own situation as a doctoral researcher and procedural steps for a good self-management. With other doctoral researchers, their own performance strategies, phase-related questions and "stumbling blocks" are to be worked on and solutions developed under guidance.
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This year KIT can nominate excellent young researchers in the following three research fields of the Helmholtz Association: earth and environment, key technologies and matter. The successful candidates will be awarded a one-time prize in the amount of EUR 5,000. Nominations can be handed in by April 16, 2018 to KHYS.
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On September 14, 2017, six outstanding works of research were awarded with the Helmholtz doctoral prize. We're happy to announce that one of these prizes was awarded to Emma Järvinen (KIT, research area earth and environment). We wish her success in her future carreer.
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On the 17th of November, the final symposium of the EnergieCampus 2017 of the Stiftung Energie & Klimaschutz Baden-Württemberg took place, in which 23 doctoral students from all over Germany presented their submissions as posters. Among the winner names were Christoph Hank of the KIT together with Mohamed Ouda of the TU Munich (both from the Fraunhofer ISE). We congratulate and wish them much success.
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You are almost finished, but you are not sure what to do after your PhD? This event will help you develop your own potential and expand your qualifications. In the interactive workshop series lasting several days you will learn more about yourself and the possibilities of translating your strengths and your creativity into concrete ideas with the help of practice-oriented methods and tools.
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Have you just started your doctoral research period? And would like to know more about the services offered at KIT for doctoral researchers? Then come and join other German and international KIT PhD students at the welcome event for doctoral researchers. In a presentation on March 8, 2018, we will give you plenty of information on how to best profit from the doctoral research period.
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From now on, professors, heads of institutes, certified junior research group leaders at KIT and doctoral researchers of KIT can apply for the KHYS "International Collaboration Package" funding measure. The modular funding package supports the sustainable establishment of doctoral mobility through international cooperation.
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With this award the Daimler and Benz Foundation honors a female engineer for an outstanding doctoral thesis. The prize is endowed with EUR 10,000. The KIT-internal deadline for applications is January 29, 2018.
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Projects require sepcific Management Tools. Successful Communidations Begins already before the start of a project. This Workshop takes part at 18./19. January 2018 at KIT. Registration is open now.
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Link_moreWith the Research Travel Grant we subsidize your travel and living expenses for a research stay abroad at a university or company lasting a period of three to six months. The research stay abroad is meant to broaden the scope of your research work. Deadline: January 14, 2018.
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This course, adapted to your level and your goals, aims to give you confidence in your ability to communicate in the language. It is ideal for people who want to improve their English but either don’t have time to attend a regular class or have specific learning requirements which may not be met in a group-based course. 2-4 hours between September 11 and December 9, 2017.
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Have you just started your doctoral research period? And would like to know more about the services offered at KIT for doctoral researchers? Then come and join other German and international KIT PhD students at the welcome event for doctoral researchers. In a presentation on December 12, 2017, we will give you plenty of information on how to best profit from the doctoral research period.
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The one-year funding program is addressed to innovative and dedicated STEM students and doctoral candidates. With this scholarship, the Kulturkreis der deutschen Wirtschaft, with its Arbeitskreis Kulturelle Bildung (AKB) in cooperation with the University of Mannheim and KIT, offers the opportunity to engage in dialogue with renowned personalities from the art and cultural scene for one year. Applications until Monday, January 15, 2018.
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The 40 best applicants will be invited to the German-language symposium "EnergieCampus" on November 17, 2017. There you will have the opportunity to learn about the latest research and development trends, to establish valuable contacts and to present your submission as a poster (DIN A1). Deadline: October 9, 2017.
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KIT acknowledges outstanding doctoral researchers with the KIT Doctoral Award for the 10th time. With the award, KIT demonstrates its commitment to young scientists who are role models for others. Please submit your application by November 6, 2017.
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For nine months Rafaela Hillerbrand, Sören Hohmann, Stefan Kühnlein and Dr. Birgid Langer have now been active as ombudspersons for doctoral researchers and supervisors at KIT. In the current edition of KIT-Dialog they give an account of their early experiences.
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All employees as well as guests and partners of KIT are invited to present their professional thematic spectrum within KIT. The pool offers the possibilities of assignment to KIT centers and their topics and research concerning them, as well as the integration of own publications.
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The English-language seminar will take place on November 8 and 9, 2017. It gives you an overview of the scientific publishing process. You will learn how to plan and structure manuscripts. Also you will get tips for the actual writing process and how to communicate best with the publishers. In addition to that, you will learn how you can increase the reach of your own publications.
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The German-language speech will take place on October 6, 2017 from 10 a.m. to 12 a.m. The aim of this course is to present the basic principles of good scientific practice with daily examples (preservation and use of data, publishing and authorship, quotation and plagiarism, dissertation and master thesis, ...) and to elaborate answers on questions of the participants.
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Online application will begin on 20 July 2017 and end at 11pm UTC, Sunday 24 September 2017. Applications are sought from young, independent scholars who combine the highest level of research excellence with a demonstrated passion for delivering impact. Contact person at KIT: Aleksandra Olszynka.
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The German-language seminar "strengthened through the doctoral phase - stress management for doctoral researchers" offers a varied mixture of information, methods and practical exercises for successful self-management. Dates: Fridays, May 26, June 2, June 9, June 16 and June 23, 2.00 p.m. - 6 p.m.
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Link_moreThe 2017 KIT PhD Symposium will be held on September 19 at the KD2-Lab, Campus South, KIT. Every PhD-student of KIT is invited to participate and present results from his or her personal research. The English-language symposium is an exercise platform for PhD-students.
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On July 12, 2017, during the KIT-Ehrenabend, the 9th KIT doctoral award was awarded for the best dissertations. Recipients Joachim Breitner, Axel Loewe and Susanne Carina Solleder distinguished themselves with their outstanding research achievements and received the award from the hands of Vice President Oliver Kraft.
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The participants will have the opportunity to engage with the development of modern architectures of electrics and electronics. The German-language speech will take place on June 22, 2017 from 14 pm to 17 pm at AVG, building 50.41, R 145/146.
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The KIT Energy Center invites to its 6th annual meeting on the topic "Innovations for the energy of tomorrow" on June 6, 2017 9:30 a.m. at assembly hall of FTU, Campus North.
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In several fields such as information technoloy, medicine or engineering the amount of available information is doubling every two years. The German-language speech will give an interesting overview of the use of Big Data on June 29, 2017 from 16.30 p.m. to 18.30 p.m. at seminar room A+B, Audimax (building 30.95), KIT campus south.
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By and for all doctoral researchers in the Helmholtz Association. Please follow the link until April 30.
It takes ca. 15 minutes to complete and will give Helmholtz Juniors a better idea of the good, bad, and ugly things about your doctoral research phase. For any questions contact Bernhard or Danja at any time.
We are pleased to report that three out of five KIT-applicants of Carl Zeiss Stiftung 2017 were succesful. We wish them a lot of success with their scholarships. For more current announcements please visit our funding opportunities.
On May 6 and 7, the interdisciplinary 2000 Revisited conference will be held at KIT. Topics are the expectations that were displayed towards the year 2000, but also an interdisciplinary discussion of technology and future expectations. Registration possible until April 23!
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Link_moreThe "Freundeskreis des Forschungszentrums Karlsruhe e.V." on Friday April 7, 2017 from 12:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. invites to the award of the following prizes in the Ostendorfhaus of KIT (Weberstraße 5):
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Drei vom European Research Council geförderte Wissenschaftler des KIT stellen ihre Forschung vor. Im Anschluss diskutieren sie im Sinne einer Öffentlichen Wissenschaft mit dem Publikum darüber, welche Erfahrungen sie mit dem ERC gemacht haben und welche gesellschaftlichen Fragen im öffentlichen Diskurs für ihre Forschungsrichtung kritisch und interessant sind. Wie sieht vor diesem Hintergrund die Zukunft europäischer Spitzenforschung aus?
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The third KIT PhD Days will take place from March 14th to 17th, 2017. This event is targeted at all doctoral researchers at KIT and at those interested in doing a PhD. The motto is INFORMATION — ORIENTATION — NETWORKING. Presentations, panel discussions and workshops — partly in English — will provide participants with insights concerning the diverse aspects of doing a PhD. There is also plenty of opportunity to network and share experiences.
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The prize is awarded for an outstanding thesis (dissertation, diploma or master thesis) of a female researcher at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology. The prize is awarded by the Soroptimist Club Karlsruhe. A thesis is eligible if it was evaluated between December 1, 2014 and November 30, 2016. The application deadline is February 24, 2017.
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Am KHYS wird zum nächstmöglichen Zeitpunkt für die Administration und Redaktion der KHYS Website eine engagierte, verantwortungsvolle Studentische/Wissenschaftliche Hilfskraft ab 40 Stunden im Monat (nach Absprache auch erweiterbar) gesucht.
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KHYS calls for applications for a modular funding package that aims to promote the mobility and networking of doctoral researchers and sustainably establish these by means of intensifying existing international collaboration. The maximum sum for each funding package is €10,000.
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With this award the Daimler and Benz Foundation honors a female engineer for an outstanding doctoral thesis. The KIT deadline for applications is February 1, 2017.
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Unter dem Leitgedanken „Kulturelle Kompetenz für künftige Führungskräfte“ bietet der Kulturkreis der deutschen Wirtschaft in Kooperation mit dem KIT ab 2017 zehn ausgesuchten Studierenden und Doktoranden/innen die Chance, im Rahmen des Bronnbacher Stipendiums ein Jahr lang in Dialog mit renommierten Persönlichkeiten aus der Kunst- und Kulturszene zu treten und deren Arbeitsweisen kennenzulernen. Ihr könnt euch ab sofort für das Förderprogramm mit Start im März 2017 bewerben. Bewerbungsschluss ist der 15. Januar!
Link_moreDas Seminar wurde zum ersten Mal im Sommersemester 2016 durchgeführt und von den/ der Teilmehmer/-innen sehr positiv bewertet. Ziel des Seminars ist es, Stressfaktoren zu erkennen und zu analysieren. Den Promovierenden werden Informationen, Methoden und Techniken zur Stressbewältigung vermittelt, die es ihnen ermöglichen, die vielfältigen Aufgaben und Anforderungen besser zu bewältigen und gelassener durch die Promotionsphase zu gehen. Das Seminar findet am 19.1., 02.02. und am 16.02.2017, von 8.30 bis 16.30 Uhr statt.
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The Carl Zeiss Stiftung once again calls for applications for its Junior Researcher Funding Program. The KIT deadline for applications is December 14, 2016, 12 o’clock. Funding is provided to doctoral researchers, postdocs, and junior professors from the fields of life sciences, chemistry and from digitalisation projects relating to life sciences or chemistry.
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KHYS is looking for the organizing team for the next KIT PhD Symposium. PhD students can submit their applications by no later than December 6, 2016 by Alexa Mehanna. The next KIT PhD Symposium will take place in fall 2017
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KHYS once again calls for applications for two funding measures. The enables a KIT professor to invite a graduate from abroad to KIT for a one month stay in order to discuss the options of a doctoral project. The Internship Grant offers doctoral researchers at KIT the opportunity to supervise a master student from abroad during a six to twelve-week internship at KIT. The application deadline for both measures is Sunday, November 20, 2016.
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The Networking Grant enables doctoral researchers to generate new international contacts. KHYS offers financial support with a travel subsidy of up to €1,500. Application deadline is Monday, November 21, 2016, 10 a.m.
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The Networking Grant enables doctoral researchers to generate new international contacts. KHYS offers financial support with a travel subsidy of up to €1,500.
Application deadline is Monday, November 14, 2016.
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You are an international student, intern or doctoral researcher who is about to graduate? Or are you a postdoctoral researcher and you would like to start a career as a young professional in the German labor market? You're invited to the event “Start your Career in the Karlsruhe TechnologyRegion”. A specially tailored roadshow for the needs of international (soon to be) graduates, organized by KIT’s International Affairs and Career Service .
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KIT awards the KIT Doctoral Award in 2016 for the neunth time. The award will be presented in recognition of outstanding doctoral researchers graduates of the academic year 2015/16. Deadline is November 7, 2016.
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The Heinrich Hertz Guest Professorship is awarded to J. Menno Harms. The chairman of Hewlett-Packard GmbH’s supervisory board will give two public lectures (held in German) on “Consequences of Digital Interconnectedness / Konsequenzen der digitalen Vernetzung” and “Leadership on the path to the Digital Age / Führung auf dem Weg ins digitale Zeitalter” on October, 19 and November, 3, respectively.
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„Science is open: an introduction to open access“
Webinar for Helmholtz Ph.D. students
Tuesday, Oct 25, 2016, 3 pm – 3.30 pm or
Friday, Oct 28, 2016, 11 am – 11.30 am
Registration: No registration required
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The application training on 25 October 2016 is targeted at doctoral researchers from abroad who are interested in applying for a job in German industry. Since sufficient knowledge of the German language is mandatory for working at a German industrial company, this course is held in German.
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Welcher Weg für eine Karriere in der Wissenschaft ist für mich der richtige? Welche Vor- und Nachteile, Chancen oder Risiken verbergen sich dahinter? Ist eine Umorientierung zu einem späteren Zeitpunkt so einfach möglich?
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In 2016, the Friedrich-und-Elisabeth-Boysen Stiftung again supports KIT by awarding a prize for an outstanding dissertation in the field of environmental technology. The prize is endowed with €5,000. Application deadline is October 13, 2016.
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KIT was awarded a first place at a ideas competition about the quality of doctoral research of the Ministry of Science, Research and the Arts Baden-Wuerttemberg. The concept "QualityDoc@KIT" persuaded with its key points reinforcment of the culture of doctoral researchers and supervisors, a comprehensive doctoral portal with services along the doctoral phases for all users and the establishment of a quality management system for the doctoral research at KIT.
The amendment to the Wissenschaftszeitvertrags-gesetz (law on fixed term employment contracts in science) came into force on March 6th, 2016. The German Research Foundation (DFG) has composed a handout on this amendment that provides a brief overview of the upcoming changes.
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Highly-qualified junior researchers who just started their PhD can apply for these grants. Beginning of funding is January 1, 2017. Application deadline is October 4, 2016.
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The NextGen@Helmholtz Conference 2016 - organized by PhDs for PhDs – will take place at the HZI (Helmholtz Center for Infection Research) in Braunschweig from September 28-30, 2016. The program contains a variety of formats for scientific discussions, expert panels, networking with fellow PhD students and most importantly, fun filled sessions like science slams, pub quizzes and many more.
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There is a new doctoral ordinance at the KIT Department of Mathematics. The KIT Senate passed it on July 18, 2016. It was made public on July 27, 2016 and came into force on July 28, 2016.
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A KIT dissertation has won the Helmholtz Doctoral Prize. The awarding ceremony will take place on September 22, 2016 in Berlin.
On 28 September 2016 from 12 noon to 1:30 p.m. young scientists are invited to the "International welcome lunch for doctoral researchers". The Welcome Lunch is staged within the framework of the International Networking Days organized by International Affairs.
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Two of KIT Doctoral Awards were awarded 2015 (7th and 8th KIT Doctoral Award).The KIT Doctoral Award honors excellent dissertations from KIT. The awards were presented on March 1, 2016.
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Every year, the Carl Zeiss Stiftung calls for applications for its funding program for young scientists. This year, three KIT doctoral researchers and four postdocs are among the successful candidates.
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On July 12, 2016 17:30 to 19:00 a lecture from TWT on the fusion of engineering and IT will take place. Also career opportunities for doctoral researchers are presented, followed by a get-together. Registration required.
On 7 June, 21 June and 5 July 2016 from 8:30 to 16:30 respectively the seminar "healthy and successful doctorate - stress management for PhD candidates" will take place. Doctoral candidates are given information and taught methods and techniques to cope with stress, which enables them to cope better with the various tasks and requirements and to go through the doctoral research phase in a more relaxed manner.
KHYS once again calls for applications for funding measures. The Aspirant Grant enables a KIT professor to invite a graduate from abroad to KIT for a one month stay in order to discuss the options of a doctoral project. The application deadline is June 12, 2016.
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The Karlsruhe House of Young Scientists (KHYS) once again calls for applications for the Research Travel Grant or doctoral researchers and junior postdocs. KHYS financially supports a 3 to 6 months research stay abroad. Deadline for submission of applications is June 12, 2016.
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The next jobvector career day will be held in Munich on 13th May 2016. Jobvector career day is a job fair and recruiting event for natural scientists, physicians and engineers.
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The International Affairs at KIT (INTL) offers "The International Scientists and Partner Lounge". This informal get-together gives international partners and young families the opportunity to share their experiences in a relaxed environment.
Next event will take place on Thursday April 28th. Professional child care is available until 7.00 p.m. Registration is required!
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The first lecture of "YIN Lecture Series" in 2016 will take place on April 19. The lecture "The Convergence of Nanoscience and Nanomedicine" will be presented by Prof. Chad Mikin (Northwestern University, USA).
Place of event: NHI Hörsaal, Building 30.10, Campus South.
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The Ombudsmen for doctoral researchers and supervisors at KIT have been elected by the KIT-Senate and appointed by the KIT-executive board. They act as contact persons in cases of conflicts or disputes between doctoral researchers and supervisors during the doctoral phase.
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One prize is awarded each year in each of the Helmholtz Association’s six research fields (energy; earth and environment; health; aeronautics, space and transport; key technologies; and structure of matter). The successful candidates will be awarded a one-time prize in the amount of €5,000. Nominations can be handed in by April 13, 2016 to the KHYS.
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On 7th and 11th April 2016 from 14.00 to 16.00 language advisory days will take place in the rooms of the Center for Advanced Technological and Environmental Training (FTU). These are to help in choosing language courses which can be visited from 18th April onwards. Registration for the language advisory days is not necessary.
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The Karlsruhe House of Young Scientists (KHYS) offers refunds for participation fees for doctoral researchers and postdocs who attend German classes in the summer semester 2016. You have to be a member of KHYS to be eligible for the refund. Please refer to our website to find out about the application process.
Application deadline is Monday, March 28, 2016.
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On 9 March 2016 at KIT in the context of the 4. KIT Health Conference takes place a workshop for doctoral researchers. The workshop offers practical exercises and themes from the “Good stress management for PhD Students” course.
Registration is not required!
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KHYS calls for applications for a modular funding package that aims to promote the mobility and networking of doctoral researchers and sustainably establish these by means of intensifying existing international collaboration. The maximum sum for each funding package is €12,000.
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KHYS once again calls for applications for two funding measures. The Aspirant Grant enables a KIT professor to invite a graduate from abroad to KIT for a one month stay in order to discuss the options of a doctoral project. The Internship Grant offers doctoral researchers at KIT the opportunity to supervise a master student from abroad during a six to twelve-week internship at KIT. The application deadline for both measures is February 7, 2016.
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KHYS is currently seeking for responsible and committed student or graduate assistants to support various project teams for minimum 40 hours/month (which can be upgraded as necessary).
Please send your application to Alexa Mehanna.
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With this award the Daimler and Benz Stiftung honors a female engineer for an outstanding doctoral thesis. The KIT deadline for applications is February 1, 2016.
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The Karlsruhe House of Young Scientists (KHYS) once again calls for applications for the Research Travel Grant or doctoral researchers and junior postdocs (up to two years after completion of your PhD). KHYS financially supports a 3 to 6 months research stay abroad. Deadline for submission of applications is January 17, 2016.
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Alfred Toepfer Foundation awards scholarships for PhD Students from Europe (except Germany), Turkey and Israel graduating in humanities, cultural and social studies, visual and performing arts or architecture, agriculture, forestry science. The foundation is interested in funding candidates, who are in the final stages of their doctorate. One-year funding will be favoured.
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The Carl Zeiss Stiftung once again calls for applications for its Junior Researcher Funding Program. The KIT deadline for applications is December 14, 2015, 12 o’clock. Funding is provided to doctoral researchers, postdocs, and junior professors from the fields of mathematics, informatics, big data/digitalization, earth science and physics.
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The Helmholtz Centres and the President of the Helmholtz Associaton have agreed on common PhD guidelines. The purpose of the guidelines is to facilitate quality assurance, provide guidance to PhD students and supervisors, and promote a culture of responsible talent management.
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The Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) successfully applied for the DAAD program IPID4all which aims at making doctoral training in Germany more international. The KIT application titled “Young International Scientists at KIT” was coordinated by the Karlsruhe House of Young Scientists (KHYS). The planned measures will complement the existing KHYS measures.
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Eucor, the European Confederation of the Upper-Rhine Universities, has updated its brochure on binational doctorates. The brochure is available in German and French. With a binational doctorate or cotutelle you receive your PhD from two universities in two different countries.
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The newest Landeshochschulgesetz (LHG) came into effect on April 9, 2014. One focus of the changes implemented is the quality assurance of doctoral education.
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On Wednesday, 25 november 2015, a penal discussion with the minister of MWK Baden-Württemberg, Theresia Bauer, takes place at KIT. The subject of the discussion will be the situation and perspectives of young scientists. The event will take place in the atrium of the maths building (20.30) at KIT-Campus South at 19.30 in German language.
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The German Research Foundation (DFG) and the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) have jointly published a flyer that contains many useful links to websites that contain information on doing a PhD in Germany. The flyer provides links to various online portals that help search for general information, funding opportunities, and international PhD programs etc.
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The Helmholtz Association has awarded 19 grants to talented young academics within the framework of the Helmholtz Postdoc Programme. One of the successful candidates is a KIT postdoc.
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KIT exceptionally awards two KIT Doctoral Awards in 2015. The award will be presented in recognition of outstanding doctoral researchers that finished their dissertation in the academic year 2014/15. Deadline for the eighth KIT-Doctoral Award is November 8, 2015.
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Highly-qualified junior researchers who just started their PhD can apply for these grants. Beginning of funding is January 1, 2016. Application deadline is October 12, 2015.
KIT awards the KIT Doctoral Award for the seventh time in 2015. The awards will be presented in recognition of outstanding doctoral researchers that finished their dissertation in 2014. Deadline is October 18, 2015.
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The second KIT PhD Days will take place from September 29 – October 2 2015. This event is targeted at all doctoral researchers at KIT and at those interested in doing a PhD. The motto is INFORMATION — ORIENTATION — NETWORKING. Presentations, panel discussions and workshops — partly in English — will provide participants with insights concerning the diverse aspects of doing a PhD. There is also plenty of opportunity to network and share experiences.
In 2015, the Friedrich-und-Elisabeth-Boysen Stiftung again supports KIT by awarding a prize for an outstanding dissertation in the field of environmental technology. The prize is endowed with €5,000. Application deadline is September 13, 2015.
Every year the Deutsche Telekom Stiftung awards scholarships to excellent doctoral researchers. In the last call for applications two KIT candidates won a scholarship: Johanna Gagel und Marion Heublein.
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The Karlsruhe House of Young Scientists (KHYS) once again calls for applications for the Research Travel Grant or doctoral researchers and junior postdocs (two years after finishing the PhD). KHYS financially supports a 3 to 6 months research stay abroad. Deadline for submission of applications is July 29, 2015.
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Within the framework of its Internationalization Program the Karlsruhe House of Young Scientists (KHYS) has launched the so-called KHYS Career Talks. This series of English-language events is intended to give KIT doctoral researchers the opportunity to engage in dialogue with potential employers from the industry sector in order to discuss career opportunities.
Thirst KHYS Career Talks will take place on Tuesday, June 30, 2015. Please register if you want to attend.
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For the fourth time the Helmholtz Association calls for applications for the Helmholtz Postdoc Programme. The programme aims to help talented young researchers who have completed a promising PhD thesis to further develop their scientific excellence in an effective, targeted way. Application deadline is June 15, 2015 (at KIT).
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The Baden-Württemberg Stiftung calls for applications for the eleventh so-called “Eliteprogramm für Postdoktorandinnen und Postdoktoranden”. Young postdocs who are centered in Baden-Württemberg can apply for project funding. Application deadline is May 17, 2015 (at KIT)
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One prize is awarded each year in each of the Helmholtz Association’s six research fields (energy; earth and environment; health; aeronautics, space and transport; key technologies; and structure of matter). The successful candidates will be awarded a one-time prize in the amount of €5,000. Nominations can be handed in by May 4, 2015 to the KHYS.
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The DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) has issued an information leaflet concerning important changes for scholarship extensions for doctoral researchers from abroad. The extension deadline ends on April 30, 2015
Contact person at KIT Oliver Kaas
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KHYS aims at making the doctoral research phase at KIT more international and has called for applications for two new funding measures. enables a KIT professor to invite a graduate from abroad to KIT for a one month stay in order to discuss the options of a doctoral project. The Internship Grant offers doctoral researchers at KIT the opportunity to supervise a master student from abroad during a three-months internship at KIT. The application deadline for both measures is April 27, 2015.
KHYS calls for applications for a modular funding package that aims to promote the mobility and networking of doctoral researchers and sustainably establish these by means of intensifying existing international collaboration. The maximum sum for each funding package is €12,000.
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The awarding ceremony for the Friedrich und Elisabeth Boysen-Preis 2014 took place in Karlsruhe on January 15, 2015 on the occasion of a GDCH lecture. The prize was awarded to Dr. Johannes Höpfner for his dissertation titled “A new method of seawater desalination via acrylic acid based hydrogels: Synthesis, characterisation, and experimental realization”.
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The sixth KIT Doctoral Awards have been awarded. The award honors excellent dissertations from the six KIT fields of competence. The awards were presented at the President's Evening of Honors which took place on February 4, 2015.
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Two young KIT scientists were selected for the Eliteprogramm funding in the 2014 call for applications: Andreas Haupt and Dr. Ian Howard. With the program, the Baden-Württemberg Stiftung supports excellent postdocs on their way to becoming professors.
The Zentrum für Wissenschaftsmanagement (ZWM) offers a consulting concept for scientists that will help them to identify new career perspectives outside of the scientific community. Participants of the German-language event will learn more about their own capacities, interests and their motivation and will receive suggestions for developing new career perspectives. The event will take place on February 16, 2015.
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If you are about to start your PhD or are within the first year of your PhD work in the field of Climate Change research and if you are interested in becoming a MICMoR Fellow the Helmholtz Research School MICMor welcomes your application! Next registration: January 1 to February 15, 2015.
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Are you a doctoral researcher at KIT or are you already more advanced in terms of your scientific career? And would you like to profit from a mentoring program that will help you with your career development in terms of professional networking, enhanced leadership skills, and personal development? If you are interested you can apply for the X-Ment mentoring program until January 31, 2015.
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With this award the Daimler and Benz Stiftung honors a female engineer for an outstanding doctoral thesis. The KIT deadline for applications is February 1, 2015.
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The Karlsruhe House of Young Scientists (KHYS) has open positions for student/graduate assistants.
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Two KIT dissertations have been awarded with the Helmholtz Doctoral Prize 2014. Dr. Heidi Ursula Heinrichs was nominated by her current employer Forschungszentrum Jülich and received the prize in the research field Energy. Dr. Felix Werner received the prize in the research field Structure of Matter.
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More than 100 participants attended the 4th KIT PhD Symposium which took place on September 11, 2014. The event serves as a training platform for English-language conferences and as an opportunity for doctoral researchers to get to know the broad portfolio of research that is done at KIT.
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The Carl Zeiss Stiftung once again calls for applications for its Junior Researcher Funding Program. The KIT deadline for applications is December 7, 2014. Funding is provided to doctoral researchers, postdocs, and junior professors from the fields of chemistry, engineering and physics.
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AXA Research Fund calls for applications for its Junior Research Fellowship. Postdocs who have no permanent academic position and who have finished their doctoral project less than five years ago can apply for the fellowship. The research project has to be in the field of environmental risks, life risks, or socio-economic risks.
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This German-French workshop will provide participants with information concerning a binational doctorate. The event takes place on November 6, 2014 in the framework of the “Dialog Science” of the Trinational Metropolitan Region Upper Rhine. The event will be held at the main lecture hall (Audimax) of KIT.
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Call for application: scholarships for highly-qualified junior researchers at KIT. Submit the required documents until Octobre 13, 2014!
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Since the change of the State Higher Education Act (LHG) in April 2014, an agreement between doctoral researchers and their supervisors will also become implemented at KIT. What are the opportunities for an improved supervision regarding this agreement? Is it even possible to find common rules for an individual agreement?
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KHYS awards the KIT Doctoral Award for the sixth time in 2014. The awards will be presented in recognition of outstanding doctoral research work that was made in 2013. Deadline is September 7, 2014.
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In 2014, the Friedrich-und-Elisabeth-Boysen Stiftung again supports KIT by awarding a prize for an outstanding dissertation in the field of environmental technology. The prize is endowed with €5,000. Application deadline is September 15, 2014.
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The 4th KIT PhD Symposium will take place on September 11, 2014. The website has gone online. The KIT PhD Symposium is organized for KIT doctoral researchers by KIT doctoral researchers.
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Within the framework of a special scholarship program, scholarships will be granted to doctoral researchers in the period between October and December 2014 in order to support them during the completion of their doctoral research. Application deadline is 09/01/2014.
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The first KIT PhD Days took place from March 18 to March 21, 2014. This year’s motto was “INFORMATION – ORIENTATION – NETWORKING.” At the event, doctoral researchers at KIT and those interested in doing a PhD had ample of opportunities to gather information concerning the diverse aspects of a doctorate. Furthermore they had the chance to get an overview of the many services for doctoral researchers that are offered at KIT.
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The KHYS and the Quality Management Office (PST-QM) carried out the second doctoral researcher survey at the KIT in 2013. All KIT members can view the results of the survey on the intranet.
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Every year, the Carl Zeiss Stiftung calls for applications for its funding program for young scientists. This year, five KIT doctoral researchers and two KIT postdocs are among the successful candidates.
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The Karlsruhe House of Young Scientists (KHYS) once again calls for applications for the Research Travel Grant or doctoral researchers and junior postdocs (two years after finishing the PhD). KHYS financially supports a 3 to 6 months research stay abroad. Deadline for submission of applications is August 24, 2014.
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Research work, hobbies, family life and meeting friends — how can the various aspects of life be reconciled? What strategies do others use? And where can I find support at KIT? The event will be held in German.
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In 2014, the Deutsche Telekom Stiftung again awards scholarships to excellent doctoral researchers from the fields of mathematics, chemistry, physics, and in particular engineering sciences and informatics. Scholarship holders will receive monthly payments to the amount of €1,800. Applications can be handed in by Monday, June 30, 2014 to the Karlsruhe House of Young Scientists (KHYS).
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The KIT Energy Center stages its annual conference this year on June 26, from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The event will be staged at FTU under the title “Innovation for energy – energy for innovation”.
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The Baden-Württemberg Stiftung calls for applications for the tenth so-called “Eliteprogramm für Postdoktorandinnen und Postdoktoranden”. Young postdocs who are centered in Baden-Württemberg can apply for project funding. Application deadline is May 23, 2014 (at KIT).
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Every year the Deutsche Telekom Stiftung awards scholarships to excellent doctoral researchers. In March the foundation announced the 12 successful candidates of the last call for applications. One KIT candidate won a scholarship: Patrik Rath of the Institute of Nanotechnology.
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The Helmholtz Research School MICMoR on Mechanisms and Interactions of Climate Change in Mountain Regions invites applications for three full fellowships for doctoral students. Application deadline: May 31, 2014.
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Three young KIT scientists were selected for the Eliteprogramm funding in the 2013 call for applications: Dr. Lars Heinke, Dr. Steven Peters, and Dr. Roger Wolf. With the program, the Baden-Württemberg Stiftung supports excellent postdocs on their way to becoming professors.
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For the third time the Helmholtz Association calls for applications for the Helmholtz Postdoc Programme. The programme aims to help talented young researchers who have completed a promising PhD thesis to further develop their scientific excellence in an effective, targeted way. Application deadline is May 19, 2014 (at KIT).
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This prize for outstanding MINT dissertations will be awarded in 2014 for the first time. The topic of the dissertation should be in the field of “Technology for human beings”. The first prize is endowed with €10,000. Application deadline: May 15, 2014.
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2013 ging der Bertha-Benz-Preis an eine Ingenieurin aus dem KIT. Im Juli zeichnete die Daimler und Benz Stiftung Dr. Friederike Brendel für Ihre fachgebietsübergreifende Forschung zu Funkübertragungstechniken aus.
Mit diesem Preis werden herausragende wissenschaftliche Arbeiten ausgezeichnet, die für die industrielle Arbeit und/oder deren sozialpolitischen Rahmenbedingungen von Bedeutung sind. Deadline: 31.10.2013
Dr. Lena L. Hecht und Dr. David Fellhauer vom KIT gehören zu den Trägern der insgesamt sechs Doktorandenpreise, welche die Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft in diesem Jahr zum ersten Mal vergibt.
The winners of the fifth KIT Doctoral Award have been nominated. The award honors excellent dissertations from the six KIT fields of competence. The awards will be presented at the Annual Academic Celebration which will take place on November 9, 2013.
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In October 2013, Florian Merz was awarded the 35.000 US-Dollar Intel Doctoral Student Honor Award. The KIT doctoral researcher was recognized for his research in the field of theoretical informatics.
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Please note that changes to the Department of Informatics’ Doctoral Regulations have come into effect on January 15, 2014 (Amtliche Bekanntmachung Nr. 002/2014).
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Two KIT doctoral researchers and three KIT postdocs were invited to participate in the Global Young Scientists Summit GYSS@one-north 2014. The event was staged in Singapore from January 19 to 24.
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In 2014 DAAD developed a new program called Postdoctoral Researchers International Mobility Experience (P.R.I.M.E). This program finances job positions rather than scholarships for highly qualified young scientists from all over the world. The deadline for the first call for applications was at the end of March.
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The Helmholtz Association provides funding for the research projects of two KIT postdocs in the areas of nanoelectronics and enhanced solar cells.
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The federal state government of Baden-Württemberg published a draft paper of main aspects for maintaining the high quality of dissertations. It was possible to comment on these aspects using an online portal. A report of these comments is now available.
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One prize is awarded each year in each of the Helmholtz Association’s six research fields (energy; earth and environment; health; aeronautics, space and transport; key technologies; and structure of matter). The successful candidates will be awarded a one-time prize in the amount of €5,000. Nominations can be handed in by April 7, 2014 to the KHYS.
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The KIT deadline for applications was December 6, 2013. Funding is provided to doctoral researchers, postdocs, and junior professors from the fields of biology, bioinformatics, physics, and environmental sciences (engineering only).
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With this award the Daimler and Benz Stiftung honors a female engineer for an outstanding doctoral thesis. The KIT deadline for applications is February 14, 2014.
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The first KIT PhD Days will take place from March 18-21, 2014. This new event is targeted at all doctoral researchers at KIT and at those interested in doing a PhD. This year’s motto is INFORMATION — ORIENTATION — NETWORKING. Presentations, panel discussions and workshops — partly in English — will provide participants with insights concerning the diverse aspects of doing a PhD. There is also plenty of opportunity to network and share experiences.
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Bewerbungsschluss für die Fördermaßnahme war der 06.09.2013. YIGs dienen der Förderung herausragender Nachwuchs-wissenschaftlerinnen und Nachwuchswissenschaftler direkt nach dem Abschluss der Promotion, ihrer frühen Selbständigkeit und der Stärkung des Forschungsprofils des KIT.
Als erstes Bundesland legt die Landesregierung Baden-Württemberg Eckpunkte zur Qualitätssicherung von Promotionen vor.
Wann ist man eigentlich Doktorand? Welche Rechte und Pflichten sind mit den unterschiedlichen Promotionsformaten und Finanzierungsformen verbunden? - Diskutieren Sie Ihre Fragen mit unseren Gästen, die langjährige Erfahrung rund um das Promotionswesen am KIT haben.
Das Programm ermöglicht Postdocs direkt nach Abschluss ihrer Promotion ein von ihnen definiertes Forschungsthema selbstständig weiter zu verfolgen und fördert dies mit jährlich 100.000 Euro für einen Zeitraum von bis zu drei Jahren. Bewerbungsschluss ist der 19.04.2013.
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Das neue Gründernetzwerk ist das zentrale Informationsportal und die erste Anlaufstelle am KIT für alle Fragen rund um Unternehmensgründungen.
Euroscience is currently running an online questionnaire for young researchers in order to understand better the challenges, opportunities, motivations and career paths they face.
Seit dem 1. August 2012 ist das Gesetz zur Umsetzung der Hochqualifizierten-Richtlinie der EU in Kraft getreten. Von nun an können ausländische Akademiker freier entscheiden, ob sie nach dem Studium eine Weile oder für immer in Deutschland bleiben möchten.
Sie arbeiten an einer Technologie, die das Potenzial zum Markterfolg hat? Die Gründung eines Unternehmens ermöglicht die Entwicklung und den Vertrieb Ihrer Technologie.
Am 24. September 2013 findet auf dem Campus Nord der Helmholtz Informationstag für Forschende des KIT statt.
Frauen in Wissenschaft und Industrie sowie die Frage welche Bedeutungen Netzwerke für die Karriere haben, wird im Rahmen des Workshops thematisiert. Anmeldung bis 03.04.2013
Der mit 20.000 Euro dotierte Preis wird 2013 im Bereich „Energie und IT“ vergeben. Deadline: 24.04.2013
Die Robert Bosch Stiftung vergibt eine Juniorprofessur im Bereich nachhaltige Nutzung natürlicher Ressourcen an einen herausragenden Wissenschaftler an einer deutschen Universität oder Forschungsinstitution. Deadline: 03.05.2013
Zum vierten Mal in Folge wurden herausragende Promotionen der sechs KIT-Kompetenzbereiche mit dem Doktorandenpreis gewürdigt.
Für exzellente Nachwuchswissenschaftlerinnen aus den Rechts-, Wirtschafts- und Sozialwissenschaften bietet die Robert Bosch Stiftung das zweijährige Programm "Fast Track" sowie ein Stipendium in Höhe von 2.400 Euro an. Bewerbungsschluss ist der 01.03.2013.
Das jährliche Nachwuchsförderprogramm der Carl Zeiss Stiftung ist erneut ausgeschrieben. Der Bewerbungsschluss für die Ausschreibung im internen Wettbewerb ist der 12. Dezember 2012.
Das KHYS-Gaststipendium für ausländische Nachwuchswissenschaftler ist erneut ausgeschrieben. Die Bewerbungsfrist endet am 18. März 2013.
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Die Kooperationsstelle EU der Wissenschaftsorganisationen (KoWi) und die Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen richten am Dienstag, den 19. März 2013, eine kostenlose Informationsveranstaltung für Nachwuchswissenschaftler/innen aus.
academics.de, der Stellenmarkt für Wissenschaft, Forschung und Entwicklung, vergibt zum 6. Mal den academics-Preis für den/die Nachwuchswissen-schaftler/in des Jahres. Der Preis ist mit 2.000 Euro dotiert. Vorschläge und Selbstbewerbungen sind bis zum 30. September 2012 möglich.
Der 6. Science Slam Karlsruhe hat noch freie Startplätze. Mitmachen kann jede(r). Jede Fachrichtung ist willkommen! Informationen und Anmeldungen bei Falko Brinkmann.
Einwöchiger Kompaktkurs der Uni Jena zum Thema „Gründungsmanagement“. Termin: 17.09-21.09.2012; Teilnahmegebühr : 110 Euro; Anmeldung per Mail: marco.dragoschy@uni-jena.de
The workshop is designed for early-stage researchers in engineering and natural sciences, particularly PhD candidates from the 2nd year onwards. The workshop take place in Hamburg on 24th and 25th September 2012.
Das Förderprogramm des Landes Baden-Württemberg hilft jungen wissenschaftlichen Mitarbeitern und Mitarbeiterinnen aus Hochschulen und außeruniversitären Forschungseinrichtungen dabei, sich zur Herstellung und zum Vertrieb von innovativen Produkten oder Verfahren selbständig zu machen.
Die Femtec ist ein Hochschulkarrierezentrum für Frauen aus den Ingenieur- und Naturwissenschaften. Intensiven Austausch, nützliche Unternehmenskontakte und neue Netzwerke bietet das
Promotionsforum am 8. - 10. November 2012 in Berlin. Bitte melden Sie sich bis zum 16.09.2012 an.
Die Stiftung Energie & Klimaschutz Baden-Württemberg richtet einen Ideenwettbewerb für Promovierende aller Fakultäten aus. Der Einsendeschluss ist am Montag, 24. September 2012.
Das Symposium „EnergieCampus“ und die Preisverleihung finden am Mittwoch, 14. November 2012 statt.
Im nächsten Foyergespräch am 24.07.12 berichten führende Vertreter aus unterschiedlichen Industriezweigen über ihre Erfahrungen, die Hürden und ihre persönlichen Karrierewege in der Industrie.
Die Deutsche Telekom Stiftung vergibt dieses Jahr wieder Stipendien an exzellente Doktoranden. Vorschläge können bis zum 12. Juli 2012 direkt beim KHYS eingereicht werden.
Der diesjährige Forschungspreis für eine herausragende Promotion wurde erneut ausgeschrieben. Bis zum 02. Juli 2012 können junge KIT-Wissenschaftler beim KHYS von ihren Professoren vorgeschlagen werden.
Das nächste Treffen findet am Dienstag, 03.05.11, statt.
Die Technologieregion Karlsruhe schreibt dieses Jahr erneut den Innovationspreis zum Thema Umwelttechnologie mit dem Schwerpunkt Wasser aus. Bis zum 11. Juni 2012 können sich Interessenten bewerben.
Bereits zum vierten Mal schreibt das Karlsruhe House of Young Scientists (KHYS) den KIT-Doktorandenpreis im Wert von insgesamt 12.000 Euro für herausragende Promotionen junger Forscherinnen und Forscher aus. Antragsstellung bis spätestens 1.06.2012.
Im Rahmen des Labs können Doktoranden oder junge Nachwuchswissenschaftler aller Disziplinen in 3 Minuten zeigen, an welchen Durchbrüchen und neuen Konzepten sie arbeiten. Der Anmeldeschluss für die deutschen Labs in Köln und München ist am 17.06.2012.
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Info- und Beratungsver-anstaltung zur Projekt-finanzierung aus EU-Fördermitteln. Wann: 21.05.2012; Wo: Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena.
Verbindliche Anmeldung bis zum 14. Mai 2012.
Für exzellente Nachwuchs- wissenschaftlerinnen aus den naturwissenschaftlichen Disziplinen bietet die Robert Bosch Stiftung das zweijährige Programm "Fast Track" sowie ein Stipendium in Höhe von 2.400 Euro an. Bewerbungsschluss ist der 11.05.2012.
Die Veranstaltung findet am 15.05.2012 statt und ist Teil der Career-Service-Reihe.
Karriereveranstaltung für ausländische Studierende und Promovierende. Termin ist der 03.05.2012 von 09:30-16:00 Uhr im Audimax, KIT-Campus Süd.
Am 03.05.2012 um 14:00 Uhr findet die Eröffnungsfeier der Helmholtz International Research School for Teratronics statt. Alle Interessierten sind herzlich eingeladen und können sich bis zum 27.04.2012 anmelden.
Das nächste Foyergespräch am 07.05.2011 beschäftigt sich u.a. mit folgenden für die Praxis relevanten Fragen: Auf welchen Grundprinzipien sollte Forschung beruhen? Worauf muss man beim Verfassen wissenschaftlicher Arbeiten achten? Welche Regelungen zur Qualitätssicherung ergeben sich?
Die Universität Kyoto fördert mit dem Hakubi Projekt vielversprechende Postdocs aller Fachbereiche. Deadline ist der 08.05.2012, 13:00 Uhr (Japanischer Zeit).
Das Steinbeis-Europa-Zentrum hat in enger Zusammenarbeit mit dem ZAK ein spezifisches Training für internationale FuE-Managementkompetenz entwickelt.
Das KHYS möchte auf 24 Preise für Nachwuchs- wissenschaftler, sowie die Ausschreibung des Doktorandenpreises auf- merksam machen. Weitere Informationen finden Sie auf den KHYS-Internetseiten
Finanzierungsmöglichkeiten - Preise und KIT-Doktorandenpreis.
Vom 16. - 17. April 2012 findet in Brüssel das Research Management Training for Early Career Researchers statt. Die Registrierung ist bis 01. April möglich.
Die zwei- bis dreijährigen Fördermaßnahmen unterstützen junge talentierte Postdoktorand/-innen beim mit jährlich 100.000 Euro. Das Programm soll vor allem die Zahl von Frauen unter den Nachwuchswissenschaftlern erhöhen und adäquate Postdoktorandenstellen ermöglichen. Bewerbungsschluss ist der 10.04.2012.
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Die Fördermaßnahme des Zukunftskonzepts richtet sich an Nachwuchswissenschaftler direkt nach dem Abschluss der Promotion. Der Abgabetermin für die interne Ausschreibung ist am 30. März 2012.
Zur Unterstützung des wissenschaftlichen Nachwuchses und seiner früheren Selbständigkeit erfolgt dieses Jahr eine Ausschreibung von Feasibility Studies of Young Scientists (FYS). Ihre Anträge senden Sie bitte bis zum 26. März 2012, 15:00 Uhr direkt an Dagmar Seelig.
Das KHYS bietet ab März 2012 wieder speziell für Promovierende und Postdocs Englisch-Sprachkurse für unterschiedliche Sprachniveaus bzw. zu verschiedenen Themen an. Verbindliche Anmeldung ab sofort möglich.
Insgesamt haben an der Befragung über 1.000 KIT-Doktoranden teilgenommen.
Das Karlsruhe House of Young Scientists (KHYS) sucht zum nächstmöglichen Zeitpunkt studentische/wissenschaftliche Hilfskräfte.
Die Firma Freudenberg & Co KG schreibt dieses Jahr erneut den mit 5.000 Euro dotierten Carl-Freudenberg-Preis zur Förderung des Nachwuchses für die Hochschullehrer- laufbahn aus. Wissenschaftliche Arbeiten können bis zum 29. Februar 2012 eingereicht werden.
Der Vortrag mit dem Thema Angewandte Forschung für die Welt von Morgen - Forschungsschwerpunkte und wissenschaftliche Karrierechancen findet am 19. Januar 2012 um 18 Uhr im Tulla Hörsaal statt.
Wenn Sie im Jahr 2011 promoviert wurden und ihre Forschungsergebnisse in einem populär- wissenschaftlichen Artikel beschreiben möchten, dann haben sie die Möglichkeit sich bis zum 29. Februar 2012 für den Klaus-Tschira-Preis zu bewerben.
Auf dem Symposium am 22. März 2012 spricht zum Thema „Body Language and Communication“ der international renommierte Kommunikationsexperte Dr. Jamie Cleaver. Nutzen Sie die Chance auf ein ausführliches Feedback der anwesenden Experten und bewerben Sie sich. Einreichungsfrist der Abstracts: 16. Januar 2012.
Das jährliche Nachwuchsförderprogramm der Carl Zeiss Stiftung ist erneut ausgeschrieben. Der Bewerbungsschluss für die Ausschreibung im internen Wettbewerb ist der 12. Dezember 2011.
FameLab ist ein internationaler Wettbewerb für Wissenschaftskommunikation, an dem sowohl Studierende als auch Forscher oder Doktoranden teilnehmen können. Am 20. Januar 2012 findet im Karlsruher Kulturzentrum Tollhaus die Vorentscheidung für den südwestdeutschen Raum statt.
Bis zum 15. Februar 2012 können sich deutsche Doktoranden und Postdoktoranden für ein zweiwöchiges interdisziplinäres Fortbildungsseminar zum Thema "Contested Vision: The United States in 2012" in den USA bewerben.
Bis zum 15. Februar 2012 können junge deutsche Ingenieurinnen ihre Anträge für den Bertha Benz Preis direkt bei Jana Schmitt einreichen.
Am 06. Dezember 2011 wird im Gerthen Hörsaal (Geb. 30.21) der Film "The PHD-Movie" gezeigt. Einlass ist um 19:30 Uhr, der Eintritt ist frei.
Am 22. März 2012 findet das dritte KIT PhD Symposium statt. Deadline für die Abstract Submission ist der 16. Januar 2012.
Hervorragende Doktorandinnen, die ihre Promotion in den experimentellen Naturwissenschaften anfertigen, können sich bis zum 31. Dezember 2011 für ein Stipendium bewerben.
Die Daimler und Benz Stiftung richtet ein neues Stipendien-programm ein. Bewerbungsschluß ist der 15.11.2011.
Am 9.11.2011 findet auf dem Campus der Johannes Gutenberg-Universität (JGU) Mainz die Veranstaltung „FORSCHEN IN EUROPA“ statt.
Es werden aktuelle Fördermöglichkeiten für eine internationale Karriere in der Forschung vorgestellt und Stiftungen, Forschungs- und Förderorganisationen stellen ihre Programme vor.
Das KHYS und die Stiftung Energie & Klimaschutz BaWü laden die Teilnehmer des Ideenwettbewerbs "Zukunft der Energieversorgung - Energie der Zukunft: Nachhaltige Energiesysteme für Europa" zusammen mit namhaften Vertretern aus Industrie und Forschung zum Symposium "EnergieCampus" ein. Die Veranstaltung findet am 10.11.2011 auf dem Campus Süd statt.
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Am 18. Januar 2012 findet in Berlin eine Tagung zum Thema „Lust auf wissenschaftliche Karriere in Deutschland! Wege, Förderungen und Netzwerke im Überblick“ statt. Sie richtet sich v.a. an Postdoktoranden und deren Karrieremöglichkeiten.
Am Donnerstag, 20. Oktober 2011 findet um 20 Uhr der dritte Science SLAM Karlsruhe im Jubez (Kronenplatz 1) statt. Anmeldungen von Karlsruher Studenten/-innen und Promovierenden jeden Fachbereichs sind noch bis zum 10. Oktober möglich. Ihr Ansprechpartner ist Falko Brinkmann, Tel.: 0721-608-28991.
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Wer in entspannter Atmosphäre einen Überblick über die Topmanagement-Beratung im Allgemeinen und McKinsey im Besonderen gewinnen möchte, kann sich bis zum 13.10.2011 bei McKinsey für die Teilnahme an einem Roundtable-Event (am 27.10.11 in KA) bewerben.
Das KHYS schreibt erneut das Gaststipendium für ausländische Nachwuchswissenschaftler aus. Der Bewerbungstermin endet am 24. Oktober 2011. Nähere Informationen erhalten Sie von Martina Schmalholz.
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Im Rahmen des KIT-Zukunftskonzeptes schreibt Young Investigator Groups (YIGs) einen internen Wettbewerb zur Förderung des wissenschaftlichen Nachwuchses, seiner frühen Selbständigkeit und der Stärkung des Forschungsprofils des KIT erneut aus. Abgabetermin ist der 24. Oktober 2011, 15:00 Uhr.
Das KHYS möchte auf 25 Stipendien für Nachwuchs-wissenschaftler mit Bewerbungsfristen von Oktober-Dezember 2011 aufmerksam machen. Weitere Informationen zu den jeweiligen Ausschreibungen finden Sie auf der KHYS-Internetseite unter Finanzierungsmöglichkeiten –Stipendien sowie unter:
Das KHYS möchte auf 11 Preise für Nachwuchswissenschaftler mit Bewerbungsfristen von Oktober-Dezember 2011 aufmerksam machen. Weitere Informationen zu den jeweiligen Ausschreibungen finden Sie auf der KHYS-Internetseite unter Finanzierungsmöglichkeiten –Preise sowie unter:
Femtec richtet am 10.-12. November 2011 in Berlin ein Promotionsforum für Promovendinnen aus. Für Mitglieder des KHYS- Netzwerkes wird anteilig die Teilnahmegebühr übernommen (270€). Die Anmeldung ist bis zum 30. September 2011 bei Frau Jennifer Krawehl möglich.
Zum Start des neuen Doktorandenprogramms „KIC InnoEnergy“ findet am 27.10.2011 am Campus Süd, sowie am 02.11.2011 am Campus Nord jeweils eine Informationsveranstaltung zur Doktorandenförderung statt. Die Veranstaltung richtet sich an Professoren, wissen- schaftliche Mitarbeiter und Doktoranden im Bereich „Energieforschung und Innovation“.
Noch bis zum 30. November 2011 können sich Doktoranden mit einem Praktikum für Studierende aus Nordamerika oder Großbritannien bei dem RISE-Programm des DAAD bewerben.
Im Rahmen der Förderung des wissenschaftlichen Nachwuchses und seiner frühen Selbständigkeit erfolgt eine erneute Ausschreibung von Feasibility Studies of Young Scientists (FYS). Einreichungsfrist läuft am 10. Oktober 2011 um 15:00 Uhr ab.
Zum 13. Mal schreibt die Deutsche Forschungs- gemeinschaft (DFG) den Communicator-Preis aus. Dieser persönliche Preis ist mit 50.000 Euro dotiert für die beste Darstellung von Wissenschaft in der Öffentlichkeit. Vorschläge können bis spätestens zum 31. Dezember 2011 bei der DFG eingereicht werden.
Am 13.-15. Oktober findet das erste Modul des Trainings zur Steigerung der Internationalen F&E-Managementkompetenz statt. Ziel ist es, die rein sachlichen Kriterien des Projektmanagements mit interkulturellen Fertigkeiten zu verbinden.
Das KIT hat die erste Schwer-behindertenvertretung gewählt und wird demnächst eine Internet-Seite einrichten.
Femtec richtet am 10.-12. November 2011 in Berlin ein Promotionsforum für Promovendinnen aus. Für Mitglieder des KHYS-Netzwerkes wird anteilig die Teilnahmegebühr übernommen (270€). Die Anmeldung ist bis zum 30. September 2011 beicFrau Jennifer Krawehl möglich.
Das Karriereportal academics vergibt im November 2011 zum fünften Mal den academics-Preis für Nachwuchswissenschaftler. Vorschläge und Selbst- bewerbungen werden bis zum 30. September 2011 entgegengenommen.
Am 22. September 2011 findet in Warschau ein Workshop zum Thema Zukunft der Nanotechnologie statt. Angeschlossen an die Vor- tragsveranstaltung ist eine Postersession speziell für Diplomanden und Doktor- anden. Die Anmeldung ist bis zum 4. September 2011 möglich.
Die Deutsche Telekom Stiftung schreibt wieder Stipendien für exzellente Doktoranden aus. Bewerbungsunterlagen können bis zum 25. Juli 2011 direkt beim KHYS eingereicht werden.
Der diesjährige Forschungs-preis für eine herausragende Promotion wurde erneut ausgeschrieben. Bis zum 15.06.2011 können junge KIT-Wissenschaftler beim KHYS von ihren Professoren vorgeschlagen werden.
Das 14. Treffen junger Forscher und der Welt der Biotechnologie findet am 10.06.201 in Straßburg statt.
Das nächste Foyergespräch am 08.06.2011 beschäftigt sich mit verschiedenen Mobilitätsprogrammen für junge Wissenschaftler.
Für herausragend qualifizierte Wissenschaftler, die eine Hochschullehrerlaufbahn anstreben, stehen von der Landesstiftung zusätzliche Ausstattungsmittel für neue Forschungsvorhaben bereit. Bewerbungen können bis zum 06.06.2011 direkt beim KHYS eingereicht werden.
Für exzellente junge Wissen- schaftlerinnen aus den lebenswissenschaftlichen Disziplinen bietet die Robert Bosch Stiftung das zwei- jährige Programm "Fast Track" sowie ein Stipendium in Höhe von 2.400 Euro an. Die Bewerbungen können bis zum 03.06.2011 eingereicht werden.
Am 6. Juni 2011 bietet Siemens Studierenden und Doktoranden der Fachrich-tungen Elektrotechnik, Maschinenbau und Informatik sowie der Naturwissenschaf-ten die Möglichkeit, sich über Siemens und speziell das Siemens Graduate Program (Traineeprogram) zu informieren.
Die Karlsruhe School of Optics & Photonics veranstaltet am 29. und 30.06.11 die Karlsruhe Days of Optics & Photonics. Sie dienen dem Austausch zwischen Studenten, Doktoranden, Wissenschaftlern und der Industrie.
InsideScience veranstaltet vom 2. bis 3. Dezember eine internationale Tagung zum Thema „Public Science und neue Medien“. Nachwuchswissenschaftler können ihre Abstracts bis zum 17. Juni 2011 direkt beim ZAK einreichen.
Wissenschaft trifft Wirtschaft zum Thema "Innovation". Die Veranstaltung beginnt um 17:30 Uhr am 19.05.2011 in Forbach.
Bis zum 16. Mai 2011 können abgeschlossene Promotionen von KIT-Nachwuchswissenschaftlern aus dem Jahr 2010 in Eigenbewerbung oder Nominierung durch einen Betreuer beim KHYS eingereicht werden.
Für das nächste KIT PhD Symposium (2012) sucht das KHYS fünf Organisatoren. KIT-Doktoranden können bis zum 09.Mai 2011 Ihre Bewerbungen bei Jana Schmitt einreichen.
mit dem Thema "Forschen in der Industrie" findet am 11.05.2011 statt.
Die Anmelde-Deadline für das Organisationsteam für das dritte KIT PhD Symposium wurde verlängert. KIT-Doktoranden können sich noch bis zum 11. Mai bewerben.
Das nächste Foyergespräch am 31.03.2011 beschäftigt sich mit weiteren Möglichkeiten der Berufbarkeit.
Das Nachwuchsförderpro-gramm der Carl Zeiss Stiftung ist erneut ausge-schrieben. Der Bewerbungs-schluss für die Ausschreibung im internen Wettbewerb ist der 13. Dezember 2010.
Junge Nachwuchswissen-schaftler, die ihre exzellenten Dissertationen im Jahr 2010 vorgelegt haben, können sich bis zum 1. März 2011 bewerben.
Die Junge Akademie des wissenschaftlichen Nachwuchses sucht für das Jahr 2011 zehn neue Mitglieder. Die Bewerbungsfrist endet am 30. November 2010.
Der Communicator-Preis der der Deutschen Forschungs-gemeinschaft richtet sich an Wissenschaftler aller Fachrichtungen. Mit ihren Forschungsarbeiten können Sie sich bis zum 31. Dezember 2010 bewerben.
Mit dem Hans-Sauer-Preis werden herausragende wissenschaftliche Leistungen aus den Bereichen Wirtschaft, Politik und Gesellschaft gefördert. Die Teilnahme am Wettbewerb läuft am 31. Dezember 2010 ab.
Im Rahmen des KIT-Zukunfts-konzeptes erfolgt eine erneute Ausschreibung von Young Investigator Groups (YIGs). YIGs dienen der Förderung des wissenschaftlichen Nach-wuchses, seiner frühen Selbständigkeit und der Stärkung des Forschungs-profils des KIT. Der Abgabe-termin für die Ausschreibung im internen Wettbewerb ist der 04.11.2010 bis 15.00 Uhr.
am 10.11.2010 beschäftigt sich mit der Work-Life-Balance.
Das nächste Foyergespräch am 07. Oktober 2010 beschäftigt sich mit "Außeruniversitären Karriereperspektiven in der Forschung".
Im Rahmen des KIT-Zukunftskonzepts erfolgt eine erneute Ausschreibung von Feasibility Studies of Young Scientists (FYS). Feasibility Studies dienen der Förderung des wissenschaftlichen Nachwuchses und seiner frühen Selbständigkeit. Der Abgabe-termin ist bis zum 21.10.2010 um 15.00 Uhr.
Am 11. Oktober 2010 findet die siebte Tagung der Reihe International Dialogue on Education (ID-E) Berlin statt.
Die Landesgraduierten-förderung ist erneut ausgeschrieben. Alle Nachwuchswissenschaftler des KIT können Ihre Bewerbungsunterlagen bis zum 1. Oktober direkt beim KHYS einreichen.
Der Workshop am 18.09.2010 vermittelt wichtige Impulse und praxisnahe Strategien, um die geistige Arbeit zu optimieren.
Please note, that registration for all KIT PhD students will be open until 30th July 2010. Please apply early, as the meeting is limited to 90 participants.The registration must be completed with the abstract submission on the symposium´s website.
Beim KHYS-Foyergespräch am 15. Juni erfahren Sie alles rund um die Karriereoption Wissenschaftsmanager.
Das Symposium findet zum zweiten Mal am 30. September 2010 statt. Bis zum 12. Juli können sich KIT-Doktoranden online anmelden.
Die Deutsche Telekom Stiftung schreibt ein Stipendium für exzellente Nachwuchswissenschaftler aus. Die Bewerberungsunter-lagen können bis zum 26. Juli direkt beim KHYS eingereicht werden.
Die internationale Wissen-schafts- und Technologie Konferenz findet vom 27.-29. Oktober statt. Die Deadline für die Abstract-Einreichung ist der 12. Oktober.
Zum 8. Mal richtet das GKSS-Forschungszentrum seinen Wettbewerb „Verständliche Wissenschaft“ aus. Natur-wissenschaftler, die ihre Promotionsarbeit in den letzten zwei Jahren abge-schlossen haben, können sich bis zum 1. August 2010 bewerben.
Preise, wie der Gustav-Hertz-Preis oder der Hertha-Sponer-Preis, zeichnen hervorragende wissen-schaftliche Arbeiten auf dem Gebiet der Physik mit einem Preisgeld und einer Urkunde aus. Die Bewerbungsfrist läuft am 25. Juni 2010 ab.
Für herausragend qualifizierte Wissenschaftler, die eine Hochschullehrerlaufbahn anstreben, stehen von der Landesstiftung zusätzliche
Ausstattungsmittel für neue Forschungsvorhaben bereit. Bewerbungen können bis zum 28.05.2010 direkt beim KHYS eingereicht werden.
Es werden Studien-, Praxis- und Sprachaufenthalte von Studierenden und Doktoranden durch Teilstipendien weltweit gefördert. Bewerbungen sind an Andrea Morlock-Scherm (AAA) zu richten.
Der Ausschuss der Regionen veranstaltet seinen diesjährigen Dissertations-wettbewerb zum Thema "Die lokalen und regionalen Gebietskörperschaften in der EU". Die Bewerber können ihre Unterlagen bis zum 21. Mai 2010 einreichen.
Für junge Nachwuchswissen-schaftlerinnen der Sprach- und Kulturwissenschaften bietet die Robert Bosch Stiftung das zweijähriges Programm „Fast Track“ sowie ein Stipendium in Höhe von 4.800 Euro an. Die Bewerbungen können bis zum 02.06.2010 eingereicht werden.
Das KHYS und der KIT-CareerService bieten wieder eine Reihe von Workshops und Beratungsterminen für Ihre Bewerbung an, u. a. Assessment-Center-Training und Bewerbungsmappen-Checks.
Einfach und unkompliziert zum Job: Doktoranden haben die Möglichkeit direkt auf dem Campus Bewerbungsgespräche zu führen. Kurzbewerbung noch bis zum 10. Mai möglich.
Im Rahmen der Career Service-Reihe findet am 06.05.2010 wieder ein Shooting für ein professio-nelles Bewerbungsfoto statt.
Das Gleichstellungsbüro bietet in Zusammenarbeit mit dem KiBU e.V. wieder Ferienbetreuungen an.
Dr. Elena Pancera hat den Carl-Freudenberg-Preis bekommen. Er wird alle zwei Jahre vergeben.
Das Helmholtz Zentrum für Umweltforschung (UFZ) richtet zum dritten Mal den Wettbewerb "Wissenschaft verstehen" aus. Promotions-arbeiten, die sich mit dem Thema Umwelt befassen, können bis zum 30.05.2010 eingesendet werden.
Das MWK bietet für Nachwuchswissenschaftler erneut das Programm „Research Seed Capital (RiSC)“ an. Die Anträge können direkt bei der KIT-Forschungsförderung bis zum 12.05.2010 eingereicht werden.
Das Präsidium des KIT hat dem KHYS für interessierte Nachwuchswissenschaftler 20 Tageskarten für die Hannover Messe zur Verfügung gestellt. Bei Interesse können Sie sich an Gaby Weick wenden.
Die Veranstaltung findet am 21.04.2010 im Lifecycle Engineering Solutions Center (LESC) statt. An diesem Tag hat man die einmalige Gelegenheit in einer virtuellen Umgebung innovative Arbeitsbereiche kennenzulernen.
Die Bundesvereinigung Logistik (BVL) lädt am Eröffnungstag des 5. Wissenschafts-symposiums Logistik am 16.06.2010 in Darmstadt zum elften Mal Doktoranden ein. Die Bewerbungsfrist für die Workshop-Teilnahme endet am 01.04.2010.
YIGs dienen der Förderung des wissenschaftlichen Nachwuchses, seiner frühen Selbständigkeit und der Stärkung des Forschungsprofils des KIT. Der Abgabetermin für die Ausschreibung im internen Wettbewerb ist der 15. April 2010, 15.00 Uhr.
Papers aus den Themenbereichen Naturwissenschaft und Technik können bis zum 05.02.2010 eingereicht werden.
Das KIT bietet Frauen und Männern die Möglichkeit, nach Zeiten der Kinderbetreuung wieder erfolgreich in der Wissenschaft Fuß zu fassen.
Weiterqualifizierungs- und Kontaktstipendien können bis zum 07. Februar 2010 beantragt werden.
Nicht promovierte Diplom-Geowissenschaftler können sich bis zum 15. Februar 2010 für den Bernd Rendel-Preis der DFG bewerben.
Bis zum 15. Februar 2010 können herausragende wissenschaftliche Arbeiten im Bereich europäische Verkehrswissenschaften vorgeschlagen werden.
Bis zum 15.05.2010 können abgeschlossene Promotionen aus dem Jahr 2009 in Eigenbewerbung oder Nominierung durch einen Betreuer beim KHYS eingereicht werden.
Das Förderinstrument geht interessanten Befunden in Master-, Diplom- und Doktorarbeiten nach. Der Abgabetermin für die Ausschreibung im internen Wettbewerb ist der 29. März 2010, 15.00 Uhr.
Bis zum 01. Februar 2010 können noch Bewerbungen für den Bertha Benz Preis bei Jana Schmitt eingereicht werden.
Die Tagung findet vom 7. bis 9. April 2010 in Straßburg statt. Bis zum 15. März können Papers eingereicht werden.
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Das Treffen findet vom 06. bis 08. Mai in Jena statt und informiert erstmals in Deutschland zu Karriereoptionen für Postdocs innerhalb und außerhalb der Wissenschaft.
Informationsveranstaltung am 6. November 2009 zur nationalen und europäischen Forschungsförderung für den wissenschaftlichen Nachwuchs.
Link_moreDie Gottlieb Daimler- und Karl Benz-Stiftung, die Klaus Tschira Stiftung gGmbH, die Körber-Stiftung und die Franzke'sche Stiftung schreiben wieder Preise für verschiedene Zielgruppen und Fachbereiche aus. Weitere Informationen zu Bewerbungsrichtlinien und Einsendeschluss finden Sie in unserer Rubrik "Finanzierungsmöglichkeiten".
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Informationen zur Startförderung in Form von Forschungs- und Projektförderung finden Sie auf den Seiten der DFG, den Leitfaden zur Antragsstellung stellen wir Ihnen hier zum Download bereit (PDF-download).
zum Thema "Wissenschaft medienwirksam kommunizieren" am 25.11.09.
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Doktoranden des KIT können bis 30.November beim DAAD Anträge stellen, um Studierende aus Nordamerika und Großbritannien zu Forschungspraktika ans KIT einzuladen.
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Der Abgabetermin für die Ausschreibung im internen Wettbewerb ist der 05. Oktober 2009, 15.00 Uhr.
Der DAAD unterstützt die aktive Teilnahme deutscher Wissenschaftler an Kongressen im sowie Vortragsreisen ins Ausland.
Informationsveranstaltung am 6. November 2009 zur nationalen und europäischen Forschungsförderung für den wissenschaftlichen Nachwuchs.
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