Münster Centre for Emerging Researchers (CERes)

Welcome to the website of the Münster Centre for Emerging Researchers (CERes). In 2023, the former WWU Graduate Centre became a research centre. As such, we continue to accompany you as an internal academy, dear doctoral researchers and postdocs, on the paths you take in your training. In close proximity to research, as well as working closely with the faculties – and also with a view to a variety of career paths – we contribute to a research culture which lives up to its responsibilities to society, makes emerging researchers strong and raises their visibility.

Workshops, event series and more

Our semester programme

Be part of it: Attend workshops on generic skills, good scientific practice or career development. Visit lecture and event series and profit from new formats such as coworking or digital information events. You can now reserve your spot in our summer term 2026 events via the in-house Professional Training Programme of the University of Münster.

5.05.2026 - info day "Research in Europe"

Research in Europe

Discover funding opportunities and career paths for your doctoral or postdoctoral phase at "Research in Europe" on 5 May 2026, 9am–4.15pm at the University of Münster. Leading funding organisations will present their programmes and offer advice in talks and forums. Participation is free, all sessions in English.
Information and registration

Neue Veranstaltungsreihe

Female researcher gives a presentation — © katemangostar (Freepik)

Berufungswissen kompakt!

Die gemeinsame Veranstaltungsreihe der Personalentwicklung und des CERes bietet Wissenschaftler*innen in frühen Karrierephasen praxisnahes Wissen zu Bewerbungs- und Berufungsverfahren an Hochschulen. In fünf interaktiven Online-Sessions und einem abschließenden Präsenz-Workshop erhalten Teilnehmende strukturierte Informationen, realistische Einblicke und Peer-Feedback, um ihre Bewerbungs-/Berufungsprozesse selbstbewusst, informiert und strategisch gestalten zu können. Flexible Anmeldung möglich.

Next Generation Research SuperVision Project (RSVP)

Launch of Peer Mentoring Programme for Supervisors

Reflecting on and developing one’s own role as a research supervisor – that is the aim of the Supervision Practice Network, a peer mentoring programme within the framework of the international Next Generation Research SuperVision Project (RSVP). Two groups of professors have just launched the programme at their respective kick-off meetings.
Find out more about RSVP and offers for supervisors here.

Science Communication Day 2026

Science Communication Day

Der Tag der Wissenschaftskommunikation ermöglicht einen intensiven Wissens- und Erfahrungsaustausch unter den vielfältigen und zahlreichen Akteur*innen in diesem Bereich an der Uni Münster. Damit soll zugleich ein spannender Brückenschlag zwischen der Wissenschaftskommunikationsforschung und -praxis gelingen.
Weitere Informationen und Anmeldung. Anmeldeschluss 20.04.2026.

Researchers share their experiences

© CERes, Foto: iStock, Design: Rebecca Meier

Sharing informal knowledge

What actually happens behind the doors of professorial appointments committee? Have excellent researchers ever met a Reviewer 2? Unwritten rules, unspoken expectations, unofficial standards, hidden messages – some call it the “hidden curriculum” or implicit knowledge. We bare all! Learn more about this hybrid series entitled “Spill the tea!”.

Walk & Talk Sessions in the Botanical Garden

Exchange with peers – in motion

Would you like to take a short break and network across faculties, but at the same time wish to spend some time outdoors and go for a walk? If so, our Walk & Talk series is the right choice for you!
We meet during lunch time and exchange ideas on chosen topics in a casual atmosphere while walking in the Botanical Garden. Find more information on our Walk & Talk series.