Münster Centre for Emerging Researchers (CERes)

Transforming the culture and practice of research supervision
What does good doctoral supervision look like in practice, and how can it be shaped collaboratively? As part of the international Next Generation Research SuperVision Project (RSVP), we invite you to share your expertise and experiences (both positive and negative) of supervising doctoral researchers. Find out more about the Supervision Practice Network at our digital information event on 17 February at 4 p.m., and learn about other offers for supervisors.
 

Join the 3rd PhD Retreat!
Advance your thesis alongside fellow PhD candidates in the inspiring setting of a castle.

A discount (up to 100€) is available. For additional options and further information, please contact the AStA.

To apply, send an email to promovierendenvertretung@uni-muenster.de with the subject line: "PhD Retreat 2026".

 

Have you ever received a compli-diss – a compliment laced with critique – from a colleague, reviewer or supervisor? Assistant Prof. Le Anh Nguyen Long (University of Twente; University of Münster alumna) opened this year’s Take-Off Days with her own story of receiving one. She showed how mixed feedback can shake confidence yet spark growth drawing on self-efficacy to fuel motivation, persistence, and resilience in academic careers.  
 

Room for Research is an interdisciplinary scholarship for advanced female postdocs. The aim is to support young female scientists by offering individual relief options for completing a postdoctoral thesis, a ‘major’ article in renowned journals, planning the next steps in their career or applying for an (international) joint project. In this way, the programme supports women in their scientific career development and planning.

An application can be submitted until 1 March 2026.

The scholarship is a measure from the Equality Concept for Parity at the University of Münster, which is a prerequisite for participation in the 2030 ‘Female Professors Programme’. The Rectorate supports Room for Research with up to five research grants of € 10.000 per semester.

 

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 reserve your spot in our winter term 2025/26 events starting September 13, 7 p.m. via the in-house Professional Training Programme of the University of Münster.

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!”. 

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.