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.

Next Generation Research SuperVision Project (RSVP)

RSVP_PP-Logo_Yellow — © Uni MS - Linus Peikenkamp

RSVP featured in wissen|leben

The success of a doctoral journey depends not only on the research topic and the candidate’s motivation, but also on the quality of supervision. The latest issue of the university magazine wissen|leben features the international Next Generation Research SuperVision Project (RSVP), in which CERes is involved as a practitioner partner.
Offers for supervisors

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.

Networking Event

PhD students engage in networking — © Roland Baege

3rd Networking Event for Doctoral Representatives

The Department for PhD Candidates at AStA and Münster CERes invite all doctoral researchers who are active as representatives or spokes persons in structured programmes, in the individual faculties, in professional societies, regional, national or international organisations or initiatives to the 3rd doctoral representatives networking event.
The networking events have been launched in 2024 to strengthen collaboration and knowledge exchange among doctoral representatives across all departments.
Open registration until 9 June 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.