Equity and Diversity

We welcome people of all genders, cultural or religious backgrounds or world views, social backgrounds, mental or physical abilities, sexual orientations, ages, ethnicities, nationalities or other aspects of diversity.

Our vision is a research community in which diversity is appreciated and in which interaction, communication, and processes are non-discriminatory in every aspect. Celebrating diversity and removing barriers allows us all to thrive and successfully collaborate.

• Equal Opportunity and Diversity at the University of Münster
• Equal Opportunity and Diversity at the Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science

Equal opportunity on all levels

We support under-represented groups and aim to increase gender equity on all levels, e.g. through established programmes such as the MATHRIX Professorship, the Ada Lovelace Fellowships for excellent doctoral researchers, and the MINT Mentoring Programme for talented women in mathematics pursuing a master's degree.

• Master's candidates

  MINT Mentoring Programme for Master's Students

  The Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science offers a mentoring group to all women working on their master's thesis in mathematics or computer science. A mentoring group consists of a doctoral or postdoctoral researcher as a mentor and three students as mentees. In group or individual meetings, mentees learn from the mentor's experiences. In particular, the mentees are supported in writing their master's thesis, in career planning and in developing skills and competencies.
  If you are interested, please send an e-mail to gleich10@uni-muenster.de.

  Master of Science Programme Mathematics Münster

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  Young African Mathematicians Fellowship Programme (YAM)

  Through this initiative, young, talented and highly motivated graduates of the AIMS Master Programme receive a fellowship for a 10-month research stay at Mathematics Münster to gain experience in a new research environment.

  Young African Mathematicians (YAM) Fellowship Programme 

• Doctoral researchers

  We encourage women to pursue a doctorate in mathematics. From the application process onwards we support our doctoral researchers: Starting with an awareness of the “quota” of applicants and open positions, and later on, with workshops and mentoring.

  Ada Lovelace Fellowships for doctoral researchers

  The goal of the Ada Lovelace Fellowship is to increase gender diversity in mathematics. It is awarded to excellent women on the PhD level and includes a 25 % supplementary position. The selection of the fellows by the AfWiN (Committee on Research and Young Scientists) is based on the academic performance and grades which have already been achieved in the bachelor's and master's studies.

  Ada Lovelace Fellowships Programme

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  Diversity Support Programme for doctoral researchers

  With the Diversity Support Programme Mathematics Münster supports uunder-representedgroups and wants to promote diversity in mathematics. Mathematics Münster offers financial support to individuals disadvantaged under an aspect of diversity on a case-by-case basis.

  Programmes for young women scientists by the University of Münster Gender equality office [de]

• Postdocs

  We encourage women to pursue an academic career in mathematics. From the application process onwards, we support our postdocs: Starting with an awareness of the "quota" of applicants and open positions, and later on, with workshops and mentoring.

  Learn more about our Mathematics Münster Postdoctoral Programme.

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  Why not apply for our MATHRIX Assistant Professorship Programme?

  Programmes for young women scientists by the University of Münster Gender Equality Office [de]

• Professors

  We actively encourage women to apply for open professorship positions at Mathematics Münster.

  With our MATHRIX Assistant Professor Programme, we attract postdocs early in their academic careers.
  The Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science has set up the MATHRIX Assistant Professor Programme to promote gender equality in the mathematical sciences. We created six assistant professorships (Juniorprofessuren) equipped with an attractive start-up package.

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  More information on the MATHRIX Assistant Professorship Programme

  Programmes for women professors by the University of Münster Gender Equality Office [de]

• Women in Maths
• Portraits of Mathematics Münster's female professors
• Early career researchers present their research topics

Neurodiversity and mental health

Neurodiversity

At Mathematics Münster we recognise that cognitive diversity enriches research and innovation. Our policies and practices are deliberately designed to create an inclusive environment that supports neuro‑divergent researchers, thereby enhancing wellbeing, collaboration and productivity.

Mental Health

We recognise that supporting researchers’ mental well‑being is essential for a thriving scientific community. Mathematics Münster therefore offers confidential counselling, peer‑support networks, and flexible work‑arrangements to help anyone who needs assistance, fostering a resilient and caring environment for all.

Conflict resolution

The Cluster has a zero tolerance limit for discrimination, harassment, bullying and other behavioural violations. Affected persons can contact the cluster management team and the spokespersons confidentially at any time. Together we will try to find a solution and point out possible courses of action!

• List of contact persons and institutions (members-only)

With the Diversity Support Programme Mathematics Münster supports under-represented groups and wants to promote diversity in mathematics. Mathematics Münster offers financial support to individuals who are disadvantaged under an aspect of diversity on a case-by-case basis.

• More information on the Diversity Support Programme (members-only)