JGU and its partners offer a variety of courses that support young researchers to further develop their transferable skill set. Those courses are meant as an additional qualification during the scientific qualification of young researchers.
The online writing counseling service makes use of the diverse and flexible opportunities offered by internet-based support. It is designed for students experiencing writing difficulties who would like to work regularly with a counselor to address them. To participate, students need to be engaged in a specific writing project.
| Date | on demand online |
| Offered by | Psychotherapeutische Beratungsstelle |
Oliver Delto, M.A. & Dr. Ute Henning | SchreibCenter, TU Darmstadt
This interactive workshop supports doctoral candidates who wish to improve their academic writing in English and approach their writing projects more effectively. Adopting a process-oriented perspective, participants will explore strategies for every stage of writing - from defining research questions and structuring texts to revising and refining drafts.
By working on their own texts, they will experiment with practical methods and tools to increase writing flow, clarity, and reader-friendliness. The workshop combines input, individual work, and peer feedback, helping participants strengthen both their confidence and competence as scientific writers.
| Date | 23.01.2026, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm 30.01.2026, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Offered by | TU Darmstadt |
Dr.'in Vanessa Geuen & Tom Hölting, M.A. | SchreibCenter, TU Darmstadt
Writing a dissertation requires structure, focus, and adaptability – and AI tools promise to make this process easier. But do they really? This interactive workshop invites participants to reflect on their personal writing process and explore where AI-based tools can support them and where they might add new challenges. Participants will test selected tools, exchange experiences, and work on their own texts to develop effective, sustainable writing strategies.
Please note: Questions and discussions may also take place in English.
| Date | 12.02.2026, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm |
| Offered by | TU Darmstadt |
What is next after your doctorate or postdoc phase? In the post-doctoral phase, there is often the challenge of making more fundamental career decisions, developing and implementing an individual strategy for your own career. In fact, as an academic, you have excellent opportunities to pursue a career path that suits you.
JGU's Human Resources Development would like to support you in developing and realising your own career strategy with an individual coaching offer. If you decide to take advantage of this offer, you will have the opportunity to focus and work on your individual counselling needs in up to 5 coaching sessions with an external career coach.
| Date | Individual appointments |
| Offered by | Human Resources Development |
Dr. Andreas Trabesinger
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, about different 'performance metrics' and their caveats - and how AI-based tools might be used as a 'writing companion'.
Registration via email mpa@uni-mainz.de
| Date | 02.12.2025, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm |
| Offered by | MITP seminar room, JGU Mainz |
Dr. Beate Scholz | Scholz CTC GmbH, Trier
Aiming for a research career in Germany or Europe? This half-day online workshop offers an overview of current structures and trends in the European research system and introduces key funding opportunities for researchers at different career stages. Participants will gain essential knowledge and practical competencies for developing successful grant applications, while learning about the goals, expectations and peer-review procedures of major funding organizations.
The workshop begins with an introductory talk followed by an open discussion. It will explore the structure of the research system in Germany and Europe, different types of funding and career development programmes, the fundamentals of grant proposal writing, and the perspectives and evaluation criteria of reviewers in the peer-review process.
| Date | 10.12.2025, 2:30 am - 6:00 pm |
| Offered by | GRADE Frankfurt |
Dr. Matthias Zach | kebeak.de, Jena & Göttingen
This online seminar provides a concise overview of the challenges, opportunities, and risks associated with international academic careers. It introduces key aspects of international mobility, the structure of the German academic system, and typical career paths in an international context. Participants reflect on their individual career plans and learn strategies to mitigate risks and make effective use of international career opportunities. The seminar combines an introductory lecture with discussions, practical exercises, and individual reflection.
| Date | 18-19.12.2025, 9:00 am - 3:30 pm |
| Offered by | GRADE Frankfurt |
Britta Haiduk | Dr. Schmeink Consulting
Agile leadership is more than a buzzword: it is a mindset that fosters adaptability, collaboration, and trust. This workshop introduces doctoral candidates and postdocs to the core principles of agile leadership and explores how they can be applied both in organizational contexts and during the doctoral phase. Participants will learn how agile values, self-organized teamwork, and iterative processes enhance communication and effectiveness in dynamic environments.
Through short inputs, group reflection, and practical exercises, participants will develop a deeper understanding of their own leadership role and how to guide teams towards more flexibility and self-responsibility.
| Date | 14.01.2026, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm 15.01.2026, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm |
| Offered by | TU Darmstadt |
Annette Blumenschein | Beratung, Training, Moderation
This seminar shows you how to clearly recognize your own value, present it with confidence, and communicate persuasively in salary negotiations. You will learn to overcome limiting thought and speech patterns, highlight your strengths effectively, and respond confidently to objections using proven negotiation techniques, including the Harvard concept. Practical exercises, feedback, and peer exchange will support you in developing your individual arguments and successfully negotiating an appropriate salary.
| Date | 26.01.2026, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm |
| Offered by | JGU |
Dr. Imke Lode | ProSciencia GmbH, Lübeck
In international and interdisciplinary research environments, effective communication across diversity dimensions is essential. This interactive workshop supports researchers in developing awareness and practical communication skills for working successfully in diverse scientific teams across cultures and disciplines.Participants will reflect on their own and others’ diversity dimensions, gain insights into team dynamics, and learn strategies for diversity-aware and inclusive communication. Through interactive exercises and real-life examples, they will explore cultural, disciplinary, gender-related, and generational aspects of communication and learn how to address misunderstandings constructively.
The workshop combines input, reflection, and practice to help participants build their competences in intercultural and diversity-sensitive communication. It offers tools for analyzing and resolving communication challenges and fosters a deeper understanding of how diversity can enhance collaboration and innovation in scientific contexts.
| Date |
3.-4.12.25, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Offered by | Grade Uni Frankfurt |
Susie Wakely
Confident, clear, and engaging communication is key to making your research heard and remembered. This full-day, hands-on workshop helps researchers develop the essential presentation and stage skills needed to deliver their academic work with impact - whether at conferences, in lectures, or during thesis defenses.
Participants will learn how to structure complex content into a compelling narrative, use their voice and body language effectively, and project confidence under pressure. The training also includes strategies for managing performance anxiety and creating accessible, neurodiverse-friendly visual aids that enhance rather than distract from the message.
Through short practice presentations and immediate feedback, participants will strengthen both their delivery and presence on stage, gaining tools to make their communication authentic, professional, and memorable.
| Date | 17.12.25, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Offered by | MPA, JGU |
Dr. Thomas Teichler | Lead to Trust
The Postdoc period is an exceptionally challenging and stressful "in-between time," characterized by high pressure to publish, intensive workloads, and anxiety about an uncertain future.
This online workshop is designed for late-stage PhD candidates and Postdocs who want to maintain their composure and strength under these challenging conditions. Instead of merely managing time, participants will learn to effectively manage their energy to sustain high productivity even in high-pressure situations. Drawing on proven techniques from world-class athletes and high-performance teams, you will learn how to assess your four sources of energy, recognize stress symptoms, and integrate seven practical, immediate techniques into your daily life for increased focus, quick recovery, and deep sleep.
The objective is to establish new habits to optimize your presence and performance, allowing you to quickly rebound and find balance even after demanding engagements.
| Date | 08.-09.12.25, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Offered by | GRADE Uni Frankfurt |
Andrea Kron | Kron Konsult
This workshop helps doctoral researchers gain clarity about their personal and professional future. Through values-based reflection, guided discussions, and practical exercises, participants develop an individual vision for the years ahead and identify concrete next steps. With targeted questions, impulses, and feedback from the trainer, the workshop provides a supportive space that strengthens orientation, confidence, and decision-making. A small group size ensures an intensive and personal learning atmosphere.
| Date | 20.02.2026, 9:00 - 15:40 Uhr |
| Offered by | MPA, JGU |
Dr. Viktoria Leonhard | Coach for Leadership
This seminar equips participants with modern leadership skills to navigate complex and changing work environments. Drawing on best practices and the trainer’s own experience, it covers motivating teams, leveraging individual strengths, delivering impactful communication, and managing conflicts effectively. Practical tools and strategies enable participants to develop a personalised leadership model for immediate application in their daily work.
| Date | 19.03.26, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm 20.03.26, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm |
| Offered by | TU Darmstadt |
In an increasingly interconnected world, academia brings together diverse cultures, beliefs, and perspectives. To collaborate effectively across borders and disciplines, scholars must develop cultural awareness and adaptability.
- Understanding and navigating the complexities of global academia
- Recognizing and managing culture shock
- Developing cultural intelligence for academic and professional success
- Embracing diversity and inclusion in research and teaching
In cooperation with TwentyOne Skills, GRADE offers 35+ asynchronous online courses. Each 3-month session starts in January, April, July, and October. Participants can register anytime and access the courses for three months on the TwentyOne Skills online platform.
| Date | asynchronous online course |
| Offered by | GRADE Uni Frankfurt |