Postdoc News 2nd Edition 2026 | Workshops, Events and Services
15.04.2026
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Workshops and Events at the Graduate Center
- Online lecture | Scientific workflows: Tools and Tips by Dr. Selina Baldauf | April 16, 2026, 4 – 6 pm, topic: Build and publish your personal academic website with Quarto
- Online course | Effective Digital Note-taking Using Obsidian | April 27 – 28 & May 5, 2026, 2 pm - 4 pm, If you want to register, please send an email to selina.baldauf@fu-berlin.de. There are a few spots open.
- Career Perspectives Talk | June 11, 2026, 5 pm, Dr. Sergey Trishin, a postdoctoral researcher from the University of California Berkeley (UCB)
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Workshops and Events at the Department of Biology, Chemistry, Pharmacy
- Workshop | Gender and Diversity-conscious teaching in science | April 27, 2026, 9 am – 12:45 pm,
Registration can be made by April 16, 2026.
- Diversity & Career Development Day | May 18, 2026, 9 am – 5 pm
- BCP Summer Festival | July 2, 2026, From 3:30 p.m., Arnimallee 22, large lecture hall & outdoor area between Fabeckstr. 34/36 and Arnimallee 22
- Stammtisch dez. Frauen- und Gleichstellungsbeauftragten | July 3, 2026, 12 – 2 pm, Arnimallee 22, Foyer/Garden
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Workshops and Events at Freie Universität Berlin
- Online webinar | Information session on the European Research Council´s (ERC) Starting und Consolidator Grants | April 27, 2026, 12h30 – 14h30, agenda attached
The target audience are researchers who have defended their PhD 0-15 years ago and would like to know more about the ERC funding scheme and the proposal submission process. Please register until April 26, 2026 by sending an e-mail to eu.forschung@uv.hu-berlin.de
- Fortbildung | Arbeiten mit der Antiplagiatssoftware Identific - Plagiate erkennen, dokumentieren und bewerten | April 28, 2026
- Online Seminar | Research Data Management in a nutshell | April 29, 2026
- FU Campus Run | June 25, 2026
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Workshops and Events offered by Others
- YES Online Workshop | Your Research Canvas | April 22, 2026, 10 am – 12:30 pm
- YES Workshop | From PhD to Impact Innovator | May 7 – 8, 2026, 9 am – 5 pm
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Information, Contact Points, and Services by FU Berlin
DRS Postdoc Office
The Postdoc Office at the Dahlem Research School is the central point of contact for postdocs at Freie Universität Berlin.
They support researchers who have completed their doctorates in navigating the complex system of academic and non-academic career paths and making informed decisions about their further professional development. Their services are aimed at national and international postdocs from all disciplines regardless of whether they are seeking a professorship, a permanent position in the academic system, or a transition to non-university career fields.
Website: Postdoc Office • Dahlem Research School • Freie Universität Berlin
Research Division | Newsletter & Support
1. The newsletter “Informationen zur Forschungsförderung” from the Research Division at FU Berlin provides regular and timely information about new calls for proposals and programs for research funding.
2. Newsletter archive: http://www.fu-berlin.de/forschung/service/foerderung/newsletter/index.html
3. Further information for research funding: https://www.fu-berlin.de/en/forschung/service/foerderung/index.html
4. Contact persons for research funding and the newsletter
- VI C: Research Funding • Research • Freie Universität Berlin
- VI E: Research Information and Academic Promotion • Research • Freie Universität Berlin
Division for International Affairs | Newsletter & Support
1. The Newsletter published by the Division for International Affairs provides regular updates about internal and external funding opportunities, events and important developments in international cooperation: https://www.fu-berlin.de/international/faculty-staff/international-newsletter/index.html
2. Information and support for researchers and staff: https://www.fu-berlin.de/en/international/faculty-staff/index.html
3. Welcome services for visiting scholars and scientists: https://www.fu-berlin.de/en/international/faculty-staff/mobility-researchers-in/index.html
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Further information for postdocs
BUA Postdoc Academy | The Postdoc Academy provides structured support for postdocs at BUA universities in their career development. Further information and current offers and events: https://www.berlin-university-alliance.de/en/commitments/promoting-talent/postdoc-academy/index.html
DFG German Research Foundation |The DFG regularly offers info talks on its funding instruments for early career researchers: https://www.dfg.de/en/research-funding/funding-opportunities/research-careers/info-talks
Individual Grants Programmes – A How-To Guide: https://www.dfg.de/en/research-funding/proposal-funding-process/individual-grants-programmes
German Postdoc Network | The mission is to improve the postdoctoral experience by creating opportunities for connection, collaboration, and identity-building. They aim to gather and disseminate crucial information ensuring postdocs are well-informed and supported. They give a voice to postdocs to represent their interests and influence policies that impact their professional and personal development. Further information and current offers and events: https://germanpostdoc.net/
GSO* - Guidance, Skills & Opportunities (formerly German Scholars Organization) e.V. | Society needs research. Research needs supporters. They offer independent, innovative, and scalable solutions for researchers and institutions – with a measurable ripple effect: https://gsonet.org/?lang=en
Advisory & Coaching Services https://gsonet.org/advice/?lang=en
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