Free-of-charge online events: Career development in academia and beyond
News from Feb 26, 2026
It is never too early to start thinking about one's own career development, especially if you want to pursue a career in German academia. In our scientific system, which does not offer any reliable strategies for success in becoming a professor, proactive career behaviour is particularly important. Help yourself and get informed! Perhaps the following free online offers will appeal to you.
Workshops des Career Service
Berlin University Alliance Online Competence Tool
Discover and develop your skills: Take part in the self-assessment and gain valuable insights into your strengths and areas for growth. An offer of BUA Postdoc Academy for Early Career Researchers.
Further information and registration: https://www.berlin-university-alliance.de/en/commitments/promoting-talent/postdoc-academy/competence-tool/index.html
Research Careers: ResearchComp Self-Assessment Tool
Use the new tool to assess your research competences, an offer of European Research Area, European Commission: Res
Prospects: Info Talks on DFG Funding Opportunities for Research Careers
Further information and registration: https://www.dfg.de/en/research-funding/funding-opportunities/research-careers/info-talks
Career guidance services offered by the Arbeitsagentur
Career Advice for Postdocs offerd by Guidance, Skills & Opportunities (formerly German Scholars Organization) e.V.
Free-of-charge online consultation offer for Postdocs
Scope: one-time, 30 min., via Zoom
Further information and registration: https://gsonet.org/advice/?lang=en
Further events
DFG - Prospects: The Emmy Noether Programme
Format: online
Date: 10.02.2026 ***please note: delyed / Terminverschiebung: Der Termin musste verschoben werden, ein neuer Termin wird so bald wie möglich bekannt gegeben***
Time: 14:30-16:00 hrs
Language: English
Further Informationen: https://www.dfg.de/de/foerderung/foerdermoeglichkeiten/wissenschaftliche-karriere/veranstaltungen
Europa gestalten – der erfolgreiche Einstieg in den Europäischen Öffentlichen Dienst
n diesem academics Online-Seminar erfahren Sie, wie der Einstieg in den Europäischen Öffentlichen Dienst erfolgreich gemeistert werden kann. Sie erfahren, welche Laufbahnen es gibt und welche Profile gerade gesucht werden. Wir zeigen Ihnen konkret, wie die EU-Institutionen ihr Personal auswählen. Dieses Seminar richtet sich an Akademikerinnen und Akademiker mit und ohne Berufserfahrung, die sich eine berufliche Karriere, z.B. in Brüssel bei der EU-Kommission vorstellen können.
Format: online
Date:26.02.2026 (please note: fully booked)
Time: 16:00-18:00 hrs
Language: German
Further Information: academics Online-Seminare zu Karriere & Job | academics
ZUSATZTERMIN: Europa gestalten – der erfolgreiche Einstieg in den Europäischen Öffentlichen Dienst
Format: online
Date:03.03.2026
Time: 17:30-1:30 hrs
Language: German
Further information: academics Online-Seminare zu Karriere & Job | academics
AI-Supported Academic Writing: Tools, Responsibility, and Best Practices
Artificial intelligence is increasingly influencing academic writing and research workflows. This seminar is aimed at researchers who already have experience with AI tools and want to use them more strategically and responsibly in academic contexts.
Format: online
Date:04.03.2026
Time: 16:30-18:00 hrs
Language: English
Further iformation: academics Online-Seminare zu Karriere & Job | academics
Finanzielle Orientierung und Sicherheit während der Promotion
Online-workshop des Vereins Erste Generation Promotion e.V. zum Themenbereich "Finanzen in der Promotion"
Format: online
Date: 12.03.2026
Time 18:00-19:30 hrs
Language: German
Further information: https://www.egp-verein.de/veranstaltungen/