Event series
Event series

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

Event logo "Meet the Awardee"
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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

For questions regarding the content of the event series please contact:
sarah.thieme@uni-muenster.de

  • 23.4.2026: The Heisenberg Programme as a means to professorship

    Thursday, 23. April 2026, 12.15pm–13.15pm | Web seminar via Zoom | German

    Are you about to take the leap to a professorship and want to advance your academic career in a targeted manner? The Heisenberg Programme makes it possible! At our "Meet the Awardee" event, you will learn how this top-level DFG funding can help you prepare optimally for a leadership role in academia – at a research location of your choice and with your excellent projects.

    Do you already meet the requirements for a permanent professorship? Then this event is just right for you! We will provide information about the application process and funding conditions and show you how we at SAFIR Research Funding Support can support you with your application. You will also receive insider tips: former and current Heisenberg grant recipients will share their practical experiences, reveal their recipes for success and answer your questions first-hand!

    Please note that the event will be held in German.

    Target group: postdocs
    No pre-registration required

    Download Zoom access data (German)

  • 8.7.2026: How do I successfully apply for an ERC Starting or Consolidator Grant?

    Wednesday, 8 July 2026, 12.15pm–13.15pm | Web seminar via Zoom | English

    In cooperation with the EU mentoring network

    Do you have a clear vision for your postdoctoral research? How can you turn these ideas into a successful ERC Starting or Consolidator Grant? In this Meet the Awardee event, we will address this very question.

    After a brief introduction to the funding format, two renowned ERC grantees will share their personal experiences and insights from the application process. Hear first-hand how our speakers developed their project ideas, overcame challenges, and won funding for their research projects. You will also have the opportunity to ask specific questions and learn about the EU Mentoring Network, which supports excellent mentees on their way to an ERC grant. Take this opportunity to learn from the best and improve your own chances of success with an ERC application!

    Please note that this event will be held in English.

    Target group:     postdocs
    No pre-registration required

    Download Zoom access data (German)