The MPA is committed to training talented young researchers to become independent scientists. Both scientific competence and complementary key competences are considered essential. Therefore, the MPA offers an individual training program for each student. It includes both curricular activities such as special lectures, seminars and summer schools, as well as extra-curricular activities such as soft skill courses.
MITP Summer School 2025: Frontiers and Challenges in Lattice Gauge Theory
The JGU and its partners offer a variety of courses to support young researchers in their personal and professional development. These courses are intended to serve as additional qualifications to scientific training.
Online advising for writing problems (in German)
The online advising for writing problems is intended to use the diverse and flexible possibilities of internet-based advising. The program is aimed at students who suffer from writing problems and want regular contact with an advisor to help them cope with these problems. A prerequisite for participation is that a concrete writing project is currently being pursued.
| Date | on demand online |
| Organiser | Mental Health Services for Students |
Academic Writing in English for Natural and Life Sciences (IN ENGLISH)
M.A. Amanda Habbershaw
Publishing in international English-language journals requires a high level of scientific language proficiency. This online workshop is aimed at doctoral students who want to develop their academic writing skills in a targeted manner and gain more confidence in writing clear, precise, and well-structured scientific texts.
During this practical two-day workshop, participants work on their own text excerpts and receive specific tips on how to optimize structure, argumentation logic, comprehensibility, and style. Following the workshop, participants receive individual corrections with personal feedback from the instructor via email.
| Date | 11.03.2026, 9:00 am – 12:30 pm 18.03.2026, 9:00 am – 12:30 pm |
| Organiser | TU Darmstadt |
Leading Teams Successfully (IN ENGLISH)
Dr. Viktoria Leonhard | Coach for Leadership
This seminar teaches modern leadership skills for successfully shaping complex and changing work environments. Using best practice examples and the trainer’s experience, topics such as team motivation, targeted use of individual strengths, effective communication, and constructive conflict management are covered. Practical tools and strategies enable participants to develop an individual leadership model and apply it directly in their everyday work.
| Date | 19.03.26, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. 20.03.26, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
| Organiser | TU Darmstadt |
Getting the best from your supervisor (IN ENGLISH)
Vicent Botella-Soler | PhD
The development of leadership skills in academia often begins long before someone officially holds a leadership position (or feels like one!). For many researchers, their doctoral and postdoctoral years are their first opportunity to lead projects, teach, motivate, and make decisions that affect a larger team. This webinar provides a foundation for thinking about leadership and decision-making in the context of a team. Rather than focusing on technical management systems, we will explore the importance of clarity, expectations, a good work culture, and dealing with uncertainty in research environments. The emphasis is on developing awareness, expanding the repertoire of available responses, and strengthening behaviors that support healthy, thoughtful, and sustainable leadership in science.
Free registration by e-mail to Cathrin.Nourse@unimedizin-mainz.de with the following details: webinar(s) you wish to attend; position (e.g. doctoral candidate, postdoctoral researcher, group leader), full institutional affiliation.
| Date | 09.04.2026, 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. |
| Organiser | curAEducate |
Leading for Tomorrow ( ENGLISCH)
“Leading for Tomorrow” is a workshop for doctoral candidates, postdocs, and young physicists in industry and business, specifically designed to prepare them for leadership and management roles. The workshop imparts fundamental skills in leadership, self-management, and project work, and provides insights into management positions in academia, research institutions, and companies. Through practical workshops, case studies, and exchanges with experts, it supports the development of a well-considered, individualized career perspective.
| Date | Start Leading: 08.07.2026 Leadership in Practice Workshop 1: 09. – 10.06.2026 Leadership in Practice Workshop 2: 13. – 14.10.2026 Market Place and Transfer: 10. – 11.11.2026 |
| Organiser | DPG |
[Online Coaching]: Individual career coaching for postdocs (IN GERMAN)
What comes after your doctorate or postdoctoral phase? In the phase after obtaining a doctorate, the challenge often lies in making more fundamental career decisions and developing and implementing an individual strategy for your own career. In fact, as an academic, you have excellent opportunities to embark on a professional path that suits you.
The Human Resources Development of the JGU would like to support you in developing and implementing your own career strategy with an individual coaching offer. If you decide to take advantage of this offer, you have the opportunity to discuss and work on your individual advising needs in up to 5 coaching sessions with an external career coach.
| Date | Individual appointment |
| Organiser | JGU Human Resources Development |
Appointment for Professorship – Learning from Experience (AUF ENGLISCH)
The event offers a practical insight into appointment procedures for professorships and enables exchange with experienced and newly appointed professors and other participants. It will cover the procedure, decision criteria and expectations of applicants as well as typical challenges in the application and appointment process. The focus is on the application and job fit, candidate lecture and interview as well as negotiation strategies and expectations of the higher education institution making the appointment; the event is aimed at postdocs, junior research group leaders and junior and assistant professors at RMU.
| Date | 24.02.2026, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. |
| Organiser | RMU |
Recruiting in International Companies
Ellen Rana
Your doctorate is complete—and now a new chapter begins. The transition from academic research to the business world brings many opportunities, but also new challenges. For many doctoral graduates, working for an international company is an attractive goal. However, job advertisements are often complex, requirements remain vague, and it is not always immediately clear what companies really value. This two-day workshop provides insight into the “language” of job advertisements and shows how academic qualifications can be translated specifically for the non-university job market. The focus is on how to present skills, project experience, and personal strengths in resumes and application documents in a way that meets the expectations of the industry.
| Date | 05.03.2026, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. 06.03.2026, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Organiser | Gutenberg Academy |
DFG Prospect Series: DFG Funding Opportunities for Research Careers (IN GERMAN AND ENGLISH)
The German Research Foundation (DFG) offers a series of online information events on funding opportunities for young researchers. These events provide an excellent overview of DFG programs for the period between completing a doctorate and obtaining a professorship, including the Walter Benjamin, Emmy Noether and Heisenberg programs.
If you are interested in planning your research career or preparing your own grant application, you are cordially invited to participate. Participation is open to doctoral candidates and postdoctoral researchers from all disciplines. No registration is required: Webex links will be published shortly before each event.
Further details and the access links can be found on the DFG website.
| Date | 11.12.2025, 4:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.: DFG Funding Opportunities for Postdocs 14.01.2026, 2:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.: The Heisenberg Programme 10.02.2026, 2:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.: The Emmy Noether Programme 11.03.2026, 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.: DFG Funding Options for Postdocs 14.04.2026, 2:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.: The Walter Benjamin Programme 20.05.2026, 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.: DFG Funding Opportunities for Postdocs 25.06.2026, 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.: The Emmy Noether Programme |
| Organiser | German Research Foundation |
Speak Up, Stand Out: Essential Stage and Presentation Skills for Researchers (IN ENGLISH)
Susie Wakely
This workshop offers intensive, practical training in presenting scientific content clearly, in a structured manner, and with a convincing presence. Participants learn how to translate complex research results into an understandable narrative, how to use their voice and stage presence effectively, and how to deal confidently with stage fright.
The workshop will be led by Susie Wakely, who, in addition to her PhD in experimental physics, has many years of experience in acting, performance, and working in an educational context. The workshop will be led by Susie Wakely, who, in addition to her PhD in experimental physics, has many years of experience in acting, performance, and working in an educational context.
Registration via mpa@uni-mainz.de.
| Date | 23.02.2026, 1:00-5:00 p.m., Minkowski room 24.02.2026, 1:00-5:00 p.m., KPH Lecture Hall |
| Organiser | MPA |
Forschungsbasierte Hochschullehre – Ein Praxis-Workshop für Dozierende in der Physik (IN GERMAN)
In this practice-oriented workshop, physics lecturers will learn about research-based, activating teaching methods that have proven empirically effective – even in large classes. Participants will try out formats such as peer instruction, flipped classroom, and scale-up, reflect on their theoretical foundations, and apply them specifically to their own teaching practice. Supported by collegial exchange and feedback, a sustainable professional community will be fostered for the further development of evidence-based university teaching.
| Date | 25.03.2026 16:00 – 27.03.2026 13:00 |
| Organiser | DPG |
Intercultural Communication (IN ENGLISH)
Ellen Rana
“Scientists around the world are pursuing the same goals, so collaboration should not be a problem…” “If we speak the same language, we can work together…” “We live in a global village…”
Phrases we hear every day and have learned to accept. But why does international cooperation cause so many problems? Why is it so difficult to work with colleagues from foreign cultures?
| Date | 03.03.2026, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. 04.03.2026, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
| Organiser | Gutenberg Academy |
Academic burnout (IN ENGLISH)
Desiree Dickerson | PhD
In the high-pressure environment of academia, burnout has become an increasingly common challenge. This webinar takes an in-depth look at burnout in academia and distinguishes it from mere stress or temporary exhaustion. We will examine the underlying causes and key triggers, such as excessive workload, lack of control, and insufficient support.
Participants will gain insights into recognizing the signs of burnout and learn effective strategies for coping and recovery. We will offer proactive measures for burnout prevention, emphasizing the importance of self-care, balanced workloads, and building strong support systems.
Free registration by e-mail to Cathrin.Nourse@unimedizin-mainz.de with the following details: webinar(s) you wish to attend; position (e.g. doctoral candidate, postdoctoral researcher, group leader), full institutional affiliation.
| Date | 18.03.2026, 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. |
| Organiser | curAEducate |
11th Interdisciplinary Symposium Women in STEM Fields
The event offers a diverse program of high-caliber specialist presentations, interactive workshops, and personal accounts of experiences from different career paths. Topics such as body language and empowerment, the use of AI in science, and getting started with EU research funding are taught in a practical and application-oriented manner.
The focus is not only on professional inspiration, but also on individual development. Participants gain new perspectives for their everyday working lives, receive concrete suggestions for their career planning, and benefit from intensive exchange in an interdisciplinary environment. The event combines inspiration, networking, and targeted skills development in a professional setting.
| Date | 18.03.2026, 08:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. 19.03.2026, 08:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
| Organiser | TU Chemnitz |
Working in Diverse Teams – Intercultural Competences (IN ENGLISH)
In an increasingly networked world, science brings together different cultures, beliefs and perspectives. In order to work effectively across borders and disciplines, researchers need cultural awareness and adaptability.
- Understand and navigate the complexities of the global science landscape
- Recognize and cope with culture shock
- Develop cultural intelligence for academic and professional success
- Promote diversity and inclusion in research and teaching
In cooperation with TwentyOne Skills, GRADE offers more than 35 asynchronous online courses. Each three-month course phase starts in January, April, July and October. Participants can register at any time and receive access to the online platform of TwentyOne Skills for three months.
| Date | asynchronous online course |
| Organiser | GRADE Uni Frankfurt |
For most scientists it is easier to present their research than to write about their achievements. In this workshop, Dr. Andreas Trabesinger will present context, tools and perspectives related to ‘tailoring’ CVs, based on his experience as a writing consultant, science writer and a former editor at Nature Physics. Participants will hear how to transparently describe their scientific achievements, how to deal with ‘unusual’ career paths and about different ‘performance metrics’ and their caveats.
| Next opportunity: | 2027/28 |
The mentoring program helps you:
- To establish contacts with potential employers.
- To gain insights into typical working life.
- To get valuable support from experienced managers and experts.
- To gain a wide range of career opportunities in academia, public services or industry.
- To match your strengths and interests with a job profile.
You will also learn how to present yourself to potential employers, how to establish contacts with interesting network partners, how to prepare meetings well, and how to convey information to the point. You will learn this during the mentor search, the group coaching sessions and the mentor meetings. Best time for the mentoring program is in the half of your PhD.
| Next opportunity: | 2026 |
Coaching is a form of consulting that focuses on results and solutions, interactive and tailored to individual needs. In contrast to a mentor, the coach is not in the same profession as you, but he/she is an expert, trained to support you in pursuing your goals and verify your needs.
| Next opportunity: | 2026 |
Time autonomy and productive self-organisation are the basis for academic success. In this workshop you will learn how to define your goals, set the right priorities and make time where you thought there is none. The coordinators of the MPA, Dr. Victoria Durant and Freya Luberg, want to show you how you can improve your time management from scratch and organise your studies so that you have to study less and get better grades at the same time. You will first learn the basics of time management and the most important productivity techniques for students and then focus specifically on physics. The workshop is aimed at the needs of Bachelor’s and Master’s students.
| Next opportunity: | 2026/27 |
The workshop provides information and insights about the recruitment of PhD candidates and shares knowledge about requirements and expectations of PhD students. It is supposed to help you plan your scientific career at an early stage.
You will learn how to start, conduct and finish a PhD successfully. For this, four of our current PhD students and two postdoctoral researchers will share their experiences and knowledge with you in an informal and interactive setting. You are welcome to bring all sorts of doubts and questions about if you should do a PhD, how to get a PhD position, how to do a PhD successfully and what will come afterwards.
| Next opportunity: | 2026/27 |
As early-career researchers venture towards scientific independence, proposal writing becomes an ever more important activity. In this workshop, Dr. Andreas Trabesinger will present context, tools and perspectives related to writing up scientific ideas and to effectively communicating key points to reviewers, based on his experience as a scientific consultant, science writer and a former editor at Nature Physics.
| Next opportunity: | 2026 |
Writing and publishing is arguably an almost intrinsic part of scientific endeavour. In this workshop, Dr. Andreas Trabesinger will present context, tools and perspectives related to writing up scientific results, based on his experience as a professional manuscript editor at Nature Physics, as a communications consultant and as a science writer. Participants will hear about typical editorial checkpoints, the changing publishing landscape, typical mistakes, how AI might change academic writing — and how an appreciation of these aspects can help to communicate more efficiently with editors, peers and a wider public.
| Next opportunity: | 2026 |
Scienza Science Coaching
In this workshop, we will focus on the importance and the complexity of the doctoral supervisory relationship. We will cover three main aspects, namely (1) active design of the supervisory relationship, (2) navigating hierarchies, and (3) effective communication. You will be introduced to strategies for establishing and maintaining a productive relationship with your supervisor by learning how to navigate the sometimes challenging relationship with your supervisor, address problems professionally, and build positive interactions.
| Next opportunity: | 2027 |
JGU professors
Aimed at advanced PhD students and postdocs.
This half-day lecture workshop is aimed at advanced PhD students, postdocs and young research group leaders who want to apply for permanent and tenure-track positions. It gives information and insights into appointment procedures and know-how about requirements and expectations.
The talks will cover the most important points regarding application, audition and the appointment procedure.
| Next opportunity: | 2027 |
The Investigative Science Learning Environment (ISLE) is a holistic interactive-engagement approach to learning and teaching physics that has a goal of engaging students in learning physics by following processes similar to those that physicists use while constructing and applying new knowledge. The approach includes all aspects of students learning physics such as constructing, testing and applying new ideas through experimentation and reasoning, solving problems and of class organization including assessment and grading policies.
| When: | Tues. 28.10.2025, 4.15 p.m. |
| Where: | KPH Hörsaal |
Tomas Brage is a physics professor at Lund University/Sweden, where he is currently responsible for the course “atomic and molecular physics” – equivalent to “Experimental Physics A” with a bit of “Theoretical Quantum Mechanics” in Mainz. He is known in Lund for his activating teaching style that ensures students can follow the class and understand the concepts. His teaching is based on
- preparatory material that students read or watch in advance
- interactive lecture elements where he discusses key concepts with the entire group
- exercises in small groups blended in during the lecturing period, tutored by Tomas Brage himself
In his workshop, Tomas Brage shows how activating teaching can be implemented easily. All physics students and teaching faculty are invited to his workshop. For students registered in the course “Experimental Physics A: Atomic and Molecular Physics” by Randolf Pohl, participation is strongly encouraged since the repetition of angular momentum operators is part of the Ex-A exercises. All attendees are requested to prepare in advance with the material on https://seafile.rlp.net/d/a579f95ec6af435aa731/ (online 1 week in advance).
Participation in the full workshop is encouraged; if necessary because of other obligations, participation 12.15-2 p.m. or 2.15-4 p.m. is possible.
The workshop concludes with a short discussion of the teaching session.
| Where: | MITP seminar room (Staudingerweg 9, room 02.430) |
| When: | Mon. 03.11.2025, 12.15 – 4 p.m. |
Students only.
Snacks and drinks will be provided, please register under mpa@uni-mainz.de to help us plan the event.
| Where: | MITP seminar room (Staudingerweg 9, room 02.430) |
| When: | Mon. 03.11.2025, 6 p.m. |
Previous attendance at Monday workshop not required.
| Where: | MITP seminar room (Staudingerweg 9, room 02.430) |
| When: | Tues. 04.11.2025, 12.15 – 2 p.m. |
How can we create an inclusive and equitable learning and teaching atmosphere? Tomas Brage is a professor of physics at Lund University and shares with us his expertise on gender and science. He is a steering group member of the LERU Policy Group for EDI and participates in the GENERA network and the GenderEX Horizon 2020 project. He is the chair of the section for equality, diversity and inclusion of the Swedish Physical Society and has led or co-led projects on Gender Certification, Antidiscrimination, Core-Values, mentoring for change and unconscious bias observers in Lund and beyond.
| Where: | KPH Hörsaal |
| When: | Tues. 04.11.2025, 12.15 – 2 p.m. |
The PRISMA++ Cluster of Excellence supports early-career researchers in the doctoral and postdoctoral phases with travel funding for attending conferences, collaboration meetings, and school visits. The travel allowance is up to €2,000 per year for doctoral candidates and €3,000 for postdoctoral researchers. Please submit the form (xlsx document), which also serves as a travel expense request, to the PRISMA++ Coordination Office (approximately three months before the planned trip). After the trip, complete the “Application for Travel Expense Reimbursement” as usual and submit it to your group secretariat or the PRISMA++ Coordination Office.
The collaboration between JGU and Fermilab supports young researchers in spending several months at this world-leading research institution in high-energy physics. Doctoral candidates, postdoctoral researchers, and junior research group leaders at JGU are eligible to apply. Applicants or their work groups only need to cover the travel expenses. Accommodation costs are borne by the partner institution. The exchange can be used for lab visits, scientific collaboration meetings, and workshops. If interested, please fill out the application form and submit it to the THEP work group secretariat (thep-sekretariat@uni-mainz.de) approximately 3 months before the planned stay. Applications can be submitted at any time. The program is open to all JGU members, from both experimental and theoretical groups. Decisions are made within approximately 4 weeks.
The MITP has partnership agreements with numerous international theory institutes and promotes the mutual exchange of researchers and young academics. With the MITP Outgoing Fellowship, it is possible to spend a research stay of several months at one of the partner institutions. Up to twelve fellowships are awarded annually. For further information, PRISMA++ scientists can contact Prof. Dr. Tobias Hurth (Scientific Coordinator MITP) and Olga Zeeh-Sourli (Manager, Administration and Guest Relations MITP).
Are you in the transition phase between two career stages and planning to apply for external funding for your own position at TU Darmstadt?
The Career Bridging Grant offers short-term financial support for outstanding young researchers who are in the application phase for external funding and wish for a seamless continuation of their research activities at TU Darmstadt.
The amount of funding depends on your research experience and the planned individual external funding:
- Advanced doctoral candidates/postdoctoral researchers up to (next) postdoctoral researcher: expected funding of €1,800/monthly.
- Postdoctoral researcher to junior research group leadership: expected funding of €2,100/monthly.
Reconciling an academic career with family duties or working with a physical disability often presents particular challenges for doctoral candidates and postdoctoral researchers. To provide financial compensation in these cases, TU Darmstadt offers the Equality Grant.
Who can apply?
Doctoral candidates and postdoctoral researchers who expect to incur significant additional costs due to family obligations or physical disabilities.
What is funded?
- Funding for caregivers or accompanying persons during research-related activities
- Extension of childcare during demanding phases (e.g., final phase of the doctoral dissertation)
- Support by assistants after parental leave or due to health limitations
- Contribution to school or childcare costs during a research stay abroad
The FES doctoral degree scholarships are aimed at doctoral candidates of all disciplines (except medicine) who are admitted to a doctorate at a state or state-recognized German higher education institution. In addition to financial support, scholarship students benefit from an extensive network, interdisciplinary colloquia, and socio-political conferences.
Who can apply?
- Doctoral candidates at a German higher education institution or university of applied sciences
- Excellent degree and a significant research project
- Socio-political engagement and identification with the values of social democracy
Sponsorship benefits
- Financial support: €1,550 monthly (from October 2025: €1,650) + €100 flat-rate research allowance
- Funding period: Typically three and a half years
- Non-material support: Seminars, skills training, networking meetings, and mentoring
Application up to approximately two years before submission of the doctoral dissertation
- Early application recommended to benefit from the funding for as long as possible
The Max Planck Institute for the Physics of Light (MPL) awards funding through the Herbert-Walther-Fellowship to outstanding international visiting scholars in the field of optics and quantum optics, as well as to students interested in a doctorate at the MPL.
The MPL supports students who are interested in a doctorate at the institute.
Conditions
- Monthly funding corresponding to a doctoral candidate salary
- Maximum funding period: 6 months
- Tax-exempt according to §3, Section 44 EStG
The Max Planck Institute for the Physics of Light issues the fellowship agreement. The fellowship regulations of the Max Planck Society apply.
The Max Planck Institute for the Physics of Light (MPL) awards funding through the Herbert-Walther-Fellowship to outstanding international visiting scholars in the field of optics and quantum optics, as well as to students interested in a doctorate at the MPL.
Suitable candidates hold a doctoral degree in a research-relevant field.
Conditions:
- Monthly funding from €2,500
- Tax-exempt according to §3, Section 44 EStG
- Personal health insurance required
- Submission of a scientific report after completion of the stay
The Max Planck Institute for the Physics of Light issues the fellowship agreement. The fellowship regulations of the Max Planck Society apply.
The Evonik Foundation supports outstanding young researchers in the natural sciences with the preparation of master’s theses, doctorates, and postdoctoral projects. In addition to financial support, the foundation places particular emphasis on substantive and personal supervision of the scholarship students.
Doctorates: 2 years (with option for renewal by 1 year), €1,850 monthly
Additional support: Grants for specialist literature and scientific conferences
The Werner Schwarze Fellowship is awarded annually to young researchers who conduct research in the field of amino acids.
Requirements for the fellowship award
- Research project must match the current funding focus
- Excellent academic performance
- Academic training cannot be financed by own funds or other grants
The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom supports outstanding young researchers who pursue an innovative and significant research project. The fellowship offers parent-independent funding that does not have to be repaid. Approximately 150 doctoral candidates from Germany and abroad are supported annually.
Scope of funding
Duration: Initially 1 year, renewal possible for up to 3 years (in exceptional cases for up to 1.5 additional years due to illness or childcare)
Non-material support
- Workshops, seminars, and training in scientific and practice-oriented areas
- Topics: academic writing, presentation techniques, career planning, project management
Financial support for stays abroad: - Research, field, and archival work
- Conference participation
Requirements for the application
- Admission to a doctorate at a higher education institution
- Above-average academic and examination performance
- Commitment to liberal values and an open society
Applications are accepted at any time.
The fellowships are awarded from funds of the Federal Ministry of Education and Research or the Federal Foreign Office.
The Daimler and Benz Foundation supports young researchers on their academic career path with its fellowship program for postdoctoral researchers and junior professors. The aim is to strengthen their scientific autonomy and support them in the early phase of their research activities.
Scope of funding
Duration: 2 years
Funding amount: €40,000
Possible uses:
- Research trips & conferences
- Organization of own scientific events
- Hiring of research assistants
- Acquisition of research equipment & specialized materials
Important Information
- The fellowship may not be used to cover living expenses
- Applicants must have temporary employment or alternative funding
- Fellowship recipients participate in networking meetings of the Foundation
Application requirements
- Own institutional affiliation with a scientific institution in Germany or a German research institution abroad
- Proof of scientific autonomy, e.g., as a junior professor or head of a junior research group
- Scientific excellence and clear academic career planning
The Azrieli Fellowship enables international doctoral candidates to undertake a three- to four-month research stay at Israeli higher education institutions to promote international collaborations.
Who can apply?
- International doctoral candidates of all disciplines
- Enrolled at a higher education institution outside Israel
- At least one year of doctoral program completed
- No prior academic experience in Israel
- Confirmed supervision by an Israeli professor
Sponsorship benefits
- Fellowship amounting to 12,000 ILS per month
- Funding period: 3–4 months
- Support for accommodation, living expenses, flight, fees, and health insurance
Application period
- Online application: March 3, 2025 to April 22, 2025
- Funding start: From November 2025
- Number of fellowships: up to 5
- Selection notification: June 2025
The Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowships (MSCA PFs) support researchers with a doctoral degree who wish to advance their careers through international mobility and interdisciplinary projects. The aim is to promote research excellence and offer researchers new skills and networking opportunities.
Scope of funding
- European Fellowships: 1–2 years
- Global Fellowships: 2–3 years (of which 1–2 years in a third country + 1 year return phase to Europe)
Non-material support
- Research stays abroad for professional development
- Networking and interdisciplinary collaborations
- Possibility of a placement in industry for up to 6 months
Financial support
- Living and mobility allowances
- Additional support for family allowances, long-term leave, and special needs
- Research costs, further training opportunities, and administrative costs
Requirements for applications
- PhD degree at the time of application
- Maximum 8 years of research experience (career breaks and activities outside of research are not counted)
- International mobility required: The applicant must not have lived or worked in the host country for more than 12 months in the last 36 months
- Open to researchers of all nationalities and disciplines
Application & selection procedure
- Next call opens: May 8, 2025
- Application is made together with a host institution (university, research center, company, SME)
- Applications with ≥85% evaluation that are not funded receive a “Seal of Excellence”
The fellowships are awarded from EU funding within the framework of the Horizon Europe Program.
