January 2026
Exposé-Werkstatt. Von der Idee zum Text
This event takes place in German. For more information, please visit the Hamburg Research Academy website.
February 2026
Bin ich auf dem richtigen Weg? Individuelle Karriereplanung
Target Group: Doctoral and Postdoctoral Researchers / Language: German / Trainer: Joanna Bouchi-Häfner / Max. Participants: 8
In diesem Workshop erarbeiten Sie Ihre persönlichen Stärken und die damit einhergehenden beruflichen Perspektiven. Allein und in Kleingruppen erarbeiten Sie sich Ihre Karriereplanung.
Dieser Kurs ist anrechenbar für „Learn to Lead – Führen mit Haltung“.
Common Job Interview Questions (Outside Academia)
Target Group: All employees at UHH / Language: English / Trainer: Meike Schoon / Max. Participants: 100
This talk is all about typical job interview questions (and possible answers). From interviewing techniques to preparation and your personal mindset.
March 2026
Effektives Zeitmanagement für Promovierende
This event takes place in German. For more information, please visit the Hamburg Research Academy website.
Erfolgreiches Projektmanagement für Promovierende
This event takes place in German. For more information, please visit the Hamburg Research Academy website.
Academic Career Perspectives – From PhD to Postdoc
Many PhD researchers opt for further careers in higher education and research. So, they work as postdoc as the next step. But the application process can be mysterious, the transition phase from doctorate to postdoc may seem difficult, expectations and requirements remain uncertain. In this workshop, we will demystify the process from PhD to postdocs. We will describe the roles, rights and duties...
Berufsfeld Wissenschaftsmanagement
Target Group: Doctoral and Postdoctoral Researchers / Language: German / Trainer: Oliver Grewe / Max. Participants: 100
In diesem Denkanstoß erhalten Sie antworten auf diese Fragen und bekommen so einen ersten Überblick über das Berufsfeld „Wissenschaftsmanagement“. Im Anschluss an den Vortrag gibt es die Möglichkeit Fragen zu stellen. Ebenso wird das Zertifikat „Wissenschaftsmanagement...
Developing Your Emerging Research Ideas for Funding Proposal
Don’t let funding calls pass you by because you haven't had time to put the ideas in your head down in to a coherent proposal. This is an opportunity to spend a day taming your great research ideas. These may be ideas that you have been pondering for some time, have discussed with colleagues, but have not quite got them organised and on to paper. In this interactive session you will spend some...
Navigating Uncertainty
Target Group: Doctoral researchers, Postdocs, Junior Professors and Leaders of Junior Research Groups / Language: English / Trainer: Dr. Desiree Dickerson / Max. Participants: 100
In this talk, you will explore: Give yourself permission to feel uncertain; navigate uncertainty and worry; make micro-changes to maintain a solid emotional and mental foundation; and more!
This course can be credited...
Bewerben auf Postdoc-Stellen
Target Group: Doctoral and Postdoctoral Researchers / Language: German / Trainer: Dr. Dieta Kuchenbrandt / Max. Participants: 12
Eine Bewerbung in der Wissenschaft unterscheidet sich in zahlreichen Punkten von anderen Branchen: Wie sieht eine wissenschaftliche Bewerbungsmappe aus?
HRA Spotlight – Auslandsaufenthalte während der Promotion
This event takes place in German. For more information, please visit the Hamburg Research Academy website.
Tag für Promotionsinteressierte
This event takes place in German. For more information, please visit the Hamburg Research Academy website.
HRA Spotlight – Auslandsaufenthalte während der Promotion
This event takes place in German. For more information, please visit the Hamburg Research Academy website.
HRA Spotlight – German Academic System for PhDs and Postdocs
This HRA Spotlight provides an introduction to the German academic system, tailored for both doctoral researchers and postdocs. This talk will delve into topics such as traditional and new academic career paths, the research funding landscape as well as the implications of the WissZeitVG on career planning. Participants will gain a clear understanding of how to navigate academic life in Germany...
May 2026
MINGZ GSP: Good Scientific Practice – May
The MIN Graduate Center recommends all doctoral researchers to participate in a seminar on Good Scientific Practice (Gute Wissenschaftliche Praxis). We will discuss important issues around a smooth and successful completion of your doctorate:
Introduction to the Bylaws of Good Scientific Practice
Misconduct in Research
Handling Data
Publication Process and Authorship
Responsibility of Supervisors and...