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Postdoc News 3rd Edition 2026 | Events, Offers and Services

13.08.2026

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Workshops and Events at the Graduate Center

 

  • Career Perspectives Talk | September 10, 2026, 5 pm, Dr. Britta Anstötz, Current Position: Scientific Coordinator at TRR227 & Coordination Office for Research Integrity at FU Berlin

 

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Workshops and Events at Freie Universität Berlin

 

We are happy to invite all Freie Universität Berlin staff who identify as Black, Indigenous or People of Colour to our next BIPoC staff network lunch meetup.

Museum Tour Led by Elsa Neumann Doctoral Fellow Konrad von Fournier.

Der Mensch als Landschaftsgärtner + Hüter biologischer Vielfalt, Teil der Reihe Walk + Talk: Feierabend-Spaziergänge. Weitere Informationen:

  • Arbeiten mit der Antiplagiatssoftware Identific - Plagiate erkennen, dokumentieren und bewerten
  • BUA-Aktionswoche: Rechtssichere Anwendung von Künstlicher Intelligenz im Forschungsdatenmanagement
  • BUA-Aktionswoche: Introduction to electronic lab notebooks and their use
  • Teamwork leicht gemacht: Das FU-Wikisystem “Confluence” für Forschende

 

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Workshops and Events offered by Others

 

 

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Postdoc Appreciation Week Germany | September 21 – 25, 2026

 

Postdoc Appreciation Week (PAW) is an annual celebration of the contributions and achievements of postdoctoral researchers around the world. The first PAW was organised in 2009 by the National Postdoctoral Association (NPA) in the United States, with the goal of recognising the vital role that postdocs play in advancing scientific research and innovation. Since its inception, PAW has grown into a global event, with institutions and organisations from several countries, including Canada, Ireland, Germany, Portugal, the UK and, most recently, Austria and the Netherlands participating in the celebration. The week-long event is typically held in the third week of September and features a range of activities, like seminars, workshops, social events, and more. PAW is an opportunity for institutions to express their appreciation for the hard work and dedication of their postdoctoral researchers, and to recognise the significant contributions they make to the scientific community. It's also a chance for postdocs to connect with their colleagues, share their experiences, and celebrate their achievements.

 

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Klaus-Tschira Boost Fund for postdocs

The GSO and Klaus Tschira Foundation are now accepting applications for the 8th cohort of the Klaus Tschira Boost Fund, providing up to €115,000 in funding for postdoctoral researchers who:

  •     conduct research in the following areas: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geosciences, Mathematics, Neurosciences and Physics
  •     are employed at a public university, university of applied sciences, or non-university research institution in Germany,
  •     do not yet have a permanent or tenured position,
  •     and have not yet successfully secured funding for a junior research group program

The program is designed to boost scientific careers and promote early independence for postdocs through flexible funding for innovative and interdisciplinary research projects, opportunities to build (international) collaborations and networks as well as workshops, coaching, and peer support.

Application deadline: October 1

 

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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

 

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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