Event series
Event series

Meet the awardee – science prizes and awards as a career booster for postdocs

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Starting 15 January 2025 I Zoom I German

Science prizes and awards are more than just a recognition of outstanding achievements - they provide important impetus for scientific progress, create incentives for excellence, promote new research projects and facilitate networking. For early career researchers in particular, such prizes can be decisive, as they make their research achievements visible at an early stage and support the start of a successful academic career.

Our new event series Meet the awardee provides comprehensive information about specific science prizes and awards twice a semester. In an open, personal atmosphere, our testimonials - prize winners and award recipients - will give you exciting insights on how the respective prize or award has had an influence on their careers, what challenges they have overcome along the way and how their academic career benefitted from the prizes and awards. Find out first-hand which steps lead to success and don't miss the opportunity to ask your questions.

Overview

Twice per semester, Wednesdays/Thursdays 12.15pm-1.15pm
Zoom I German
Target group: Early career researchers, especially postdocs

No pre-registration required
Please find the access data below the respective course texts

 

  • 10 July 25: Become a junior research group leader in the Emmy-Noether Programme

    • Thursday, 10 July 2025 | 12:15pm-1:15pm | Webseminar via Zoom | German
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      Are you a postdoc/early career researcher who wants to take the next step in your academic career? Get inspired and learn how to successfully apply for a junior research group leadership position in the DFG's renowned Emmy Noether Program and what opportunities this funding offers for your career!

      In the third edition of "Meet the Awardee", two scientists who successfully lead or have led an Emmy Noether Independent Junior Research Group share exclusive insights with you. Find out how our testimonials mastered their application process, how they conceived and implemented their project and what strategic importance Emmy Noether funding has and had for their career path. They will share valuable tips, practical advice and are available to answer your questions. You will also learn how SAFIR can support you on your way to a successful application.

      Target group: Early career researchers, especially postdocs
      No pre-registration required
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  • A prize for my dissertation

    WiSe 2025/2026, exact date to follow | Webseminar via Zoom | German

    Are you working on your doctorate or have you recently completed your excellent dissertation? Discover how dissertation awards can strengthen your academic career! In our event "Meet the Awardee" we offer you an overview of dissertation awards and their importance for the career path of early career researchers.

    After a short introduction to various dissertation awards and the importance of awards and award nominations, two award winners will share their first-hand experiences, their paths to a successful application and the impact of the awards on their career. Take the opportunity to get valuable tips and ask your questions directly to the testimonials. Find out how you can improve your own chances of winning an award and strengthen your scientific profile!

    Target group: Early career researchers, especially postdocs