18 May 2026
1 Day
English
KiezLab, Tamara-Danz-Str. 13, 2nd floor, 10243 Berlin
TU Berlin Certificate of Professional Education
On-site
Lecturer
Dr. Anne Schreiter
900 €
Participants from the Scholars at Risk Berlin-Brandenburg network get a 100%-discount (see information in "Dates & Price")
CAREER STRATEGY FOR ACADEMIA AND BEYOND: A SEMINAR FOR INTERNATIONAL ACADEMICS
This one-day workshop supports international researchers in planning their next career steps within or beyond academia in Germany. Participants reflect on their strengths, values, and goals and learn how to connect these to real opportunities in different sectors. A key focus is on defining and communicating a clear professional message – and adapting it to diverse audiences such as academic institutions, research organizations, or potential employers. The session also covers networking, visibility, and useful resources for further exploration, helping participants shape a career strategy that feels both authentic and adaptable.
LEARNING GOALS
Developing first steps of an individual career strategy- Understand how to define and communicate their professional message clearly and confidently.
- Be able to adapt how they present their skills and experience to different audiences and potential employers.
- Identify their core values, strengths, and transferable skills.
- Gain an overview of career paths within and beyond academia in Germany.
- Know how networking and visibility can support their career development.
- Have first ideas for an individual and adaptable career strategy.
CONTENT
- Reflecting on personal values, strengths, and transferable skills
- Defining a professional message: what makes your profile distinct
- Adapting communication to different audiences (academic and non-academic)
- Overview of career paths in academia and other sectors in Germany
- Practical tools for networking, visibility, and outreach
- Developing first steps of an individual career strategy
Teaching Methods
- Input on creating a clear and professional “story”
- Working with narrative maps: structured presentation of your own life and career path
- Transformation exercises: translating complex research into understandable stories
- Peer feedback in small groups
TARGET GROUP
Each year, universities in Berlin and Brandenburg provide a safe haven for researchers who, due to war, persecution, or other threats, are unable to pursue their work freely. While hosting Scholars at Risk ensures immediate protection, establishing long-term career perspectives within the German academic landscape often remains challenging.The Scholars at Risk Berlin-Brandenburg network, supported by Bard College, offers various professional development opportunities to help these scholars navigate the German research system and secure sustainable career paths. This three-day “Science Management” seminar, offered by the TU Berlin Academy, targets scholars with a doctoral degree or those in the final stages of their PhD, from all academic disciplines. It equips participants with practical skills for managing research projects, navigating institutional structures, and advancing their professional integration into academia.
PREREQUISITES
Intermediate to good English proficiency (similar to or better than "B1"level)DATE & PRICE
DATE
PRICE
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- You can use the subject line: "Course Discount Request"
- In your message, briefly mention your university and if you are a Scholar at Risk.
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Cooperation
"Piloting Leadership Supports for Threatened Scholars and Practitioners" project is funded by Bard College (USA) and Bard College Berlin. The goal of this project is to design and implement new, innovative supports for at-risk scholars and civil society actors participating in university-based protective fellowships by centering leadership development for resilience and sustained impact.LECTURER
Dr. Anne Schreiter ist Geschäftsführerin von GSO* – Guidance, Skills & Opportunities for Researchers e.V., einer unabhängigen gemeinnützigen Organisation in Berlin, die Forschende auf ihrem Karriereweg begleitet. Sie promovierte in Organisationssoziologie an der Universität St. Gallen und forschte an der UC Berkeley. Als zertifizierte systemische Coachin gestaltet sie Programme und Workshops zur Karriereplanung innerhalb und außerhalb der Wissenschaft und ist Mitglied in den Beiräten des German Postdoc Network, von Network Science Management und der Kohli Foundation for Sociology.
