Newsletter for doctoral candidates October 2026

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Dr Julia Anna Matz

Dr Sandra Wienand

Newsletter for doctoral candidates October 2026

Welcome to the September edition of the Graduate Academy's newsletter for doctoral researchers!

Winter semester is starting and we are taking a look at our workshops between October and December. Furthermore, the newsletter contains (as always) offers of our partners, interesting calls and our highlight of the month: Worth a look!

Best regards from the team of the Graduate Academy

Our workshops until December 2026

Important information about registration and allocation of places for our workshops!

  • We have new terms and conditions! To ensure interdisciplinarity, no more than half of the available places for each workshop will be allocated to members of the same faculty. By registering, you agree to the Graduate Academy’s terms and conditions.
  • Please also note that registration for the workshops takes place via StudIP and is binding. You cannot cancel your registration yourself. If you do not have StudIP access, please contact graduiertenakademie@uol.de via email.
  • Registration is always provisional at first. The Graduate Academy will verify whether you are eligible to participate and whether spots are available. Afterward, access will be granted in the order of the registration date! (You will then receive an automatic email).
  • If you are unable to attend the event, please cancel your registration by emailing us. This will allow people on the waiting list to move up.

Did you know?

  • „Survival German for International Researchers”, a course offered by the University's Language Centre, starting on 21 October.
     
  • New offer for all dads at UOL: the hejDAD Fathers' Campus programme, including workshops, talks and more.
     
  • Essay prize for single parents in academia. Deadline of submission: 18 October, 2026 (Call in Germany language only).
     
  • DAAD Programme „Future Network Weimar Triangle: Science for Europe”
    Application deadline: 02.11.2026
     
  • Interested in a research stay in Japan? Applications for the JSPS Summer Program in Japan are possible until 31 October, 2026.
     
  • Interested in setting up your own business? Then quickly register for the start-up newsletter of the Gründungs- und Innovationszentrum of UOL!
     
  • Fulbright (Website only available in German)
    PhD researchers and PhD holders of all disciplines who would like to spend a stay abroad in the USA starting from August 1st, 2027, may apply with Fulbright Germany until October 7th, 2026 (13:59 Uhr MESZ)
     
  • From Research to Sciencepreneurship: wie aus Forschung unternehmerische Innovation wird
    Many scientific insights stay in the lab - even though they bear enormous societal and economic potential. This event addresses researchers, PhD candidates and PhD holders who would like to understand how to translate their research in start-up ideas and innovatin. More information and application: Young Entrepreneurs in Science Event
     
  • Nominations for DAAD award 2026 welcome!
    Until November 8, 2026, students, faculty, and staff can once again nominate international students and doctoral candidates for the DAAD Award in recognition of their outstanding achievements and commitment. The award is worth 1.000 euros.  Further information and forms can be found on the website.
     
  • Download the recent UniWinD-publication on career orintation in the German academic system for free (unfortunately only available in German)!
    Karriereorientierung im deutschen Wissenschaftssystem

Ongoing offers

  •  E-learning course "Good Academic Practice"
    How should research results be documented? How do you cite correctly? How do you deal with image sources? Answers to questions about correct scientific work can be found in the e-learning course Good Academic Practice in Doctoral Studies. P.S.: Since the end of 2024, the UOL has issued general recommendations on the use of (generative) AI in doctoral studies.
     
  • Measures to ensure equal opportunities at the UOL
    Are you pursuing a doctoral degree with a chronic illness or disability and would like support during the challenging time of further academic qualification? Are you taking on family responsibilities during your doctoral studies and looking for guidance and support? The University of Oldenburg offers the following measures to improve work-life balance:
    Individual coaching: The conditions can be found on the website of the Graduate Academy. Applications can be submitted at any time.

Highlight of the month

Funding und support schemes for doctoral candidates

Did you know? Throught its Programme for Excellence, the University is strengthening promising researchers and extends networks in the region and both on the national and international level. Doctoral candidates may apply for the Visiting Fellow Programme, the UOL-RUG Networks or the Brown Bag Talks. Please find an overview of all funding formats for doctoral candidates here.

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