Newsletter for PhD students, September 2026
Newsletter for PhD students, September 2026
Welcome to the September edition of the Graduate Academy's newsletter for doctoral researchers!
We are back from summer break take a look at our workshops between September and November. 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 November 2026
- Webcasts (self-learning videos) Careerplanning and Development for doctoral candidates:
- How to become a professor! Academic Career planning and Development
- I´m out of here! Ways out of academia!
- Podiumsdiskussion im Rahmen der Postdoc Appreciation Week: „Wohin nach der Promotion? Karrierewege für Postdocs” on 22 September 2026 (in German language)
- „Getting Started. Die Promotion als Projekt“ on 06 October and 07 October 2026 (cooperation with BYRD Bremen, registration directly via BYRD, in German language)
- English+ „Open seminars” starting on 12 October 2026
- Drittmittelanträge entwickeln und schreiben! on 04 November and 05 November 2026 (in German language)
- Planning and writing research texts on 06 November 2026
- Machtspiele durchschauen und abwehren: verbaler und nonverbaler Umgang mit Manipulation, Intrigen und Psychotricks on 09 November 2026 and 12 November 2026 (waiting list only) (in German language)
- Eine Woche für die Diss! starting 16 November until 19 November 2026 (in German language)
- LinkedIn for PhD candidates and postdocs: From an empty profile to a strong presence (hands-on) on 26 November 2026 (waiting list only)
- Dealing with failure and rejection in academia - how to stay resilient on 30 November 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?
- Places available in the workshop Väter. Mütter. Forschende. Zwischen Kita, Konferenz & Küchentisch. Wie Vereinbarkeit in der Wissenschaft gelingt. - Universität Bremen (in German language). As a doctoral candidate at UOL, you can participate in all workshops organised by our cooperation partner BYRD (University of Bremen).
- Interested in setting up your own business? Then quickly register for the start-up newsletter of the Gründungs- und Innovationszentrum of UOL!
- The challenge CHALLENGE.efzn (unfortunately only available in German) gives PhD researchers the opportunity to improve the security of our energy system, to collect experience in the field of (AI-supported) data analysis and to possibly even win prize money.
- PhD Position for Researchers with Disablities at the University of Cologne (information only available in German, unfortunately)
Die Universität zu Köln hat eine dauerhafte Förderstruktur für zusätzliche Qualifikationsstellen für Wissenschaftler*innen mit Behinderungen geschaffen. Jährlich steht eine 65% TVL E13 Stelle zur Verfügung, im Jahr 2026 wird sie für eine*n Doktorand*in ausgeschrieben. Die Stelle wird für eine Laufzeit von drei Jahren mit der Möglichkeit zur Verlängerung um ein weiteres Jahr gefördert. Die Bewerbungsfrist für die diesjährige Ausschreibung endet am 14.09.2026. Rahmenbedingungen und Voraussetzungen für die Bewerbung entnehmen Sie der Ausschreibung (https://jobportal.uni-koeln.de/bewerben/2614).
- Rijksuniversiteit Groningen
Online interactive lecture: Beginner's Guide to Grant Writing
Open for PhD researchers and postdocs from the UOL
16.09.2026, 12:00-13:30h
- 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 newest 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
Postdoc Appreciation Week 2026!
From 21 to 25 September 2026, universities and research institutions across Germany will be celebrating the achievements of their postdocs with a varied programme, social media campaigns and networking events. The Postdocdelegation of the UOL will participate with a panel discussion on the topic “What next after a PhD? Career paths for postdocs” (in German language, but contributions in English will be very welcome). Three panellists will talk about their paths – or detours – into academia, science management and self-employment. Prof. Dr. Katharina Schuhmann (Tenure Track Professor for Deutsch als Fremdsprache), Dr. Tino Uhlendorf (Startup Coach and Network Building) and Dr. Sabrina Schlachter (self-employed couples and sex therapist) are looking forward to your questions!
