8 April 2026
1 Day
English
KiezLab, Tamara-Danz-Str. 13, 2nd floor, 10243 Berlin
TU Berlin Certificate of Professional Education
on-site
LECTURERS
Dr. Nastasia Müller
900 €
Participants from the Scholars at Risk Berlin-Brandenburg network get a 100%-discount (see information in "Dates & Price")
NAVIGATING RESEARCH FUNDING IN GERMANY: APPLYING FOR SELF-FUNDED ACADEMIC POSITIONS
The goal of this one-day seminar is that participants discover the pathways to research independence in Germany’s academic system. Participants will learn how to identify and apply for research funding opportunities that allow them to create and occupy their own research positions in Germany.
Through interactive lectures and practical exercises, the course explains how to design a compelling research proposal, align projects with funder expectations, and strategically position applications for success. Participants will engage with real-world examples from German funding bodies such as the DFG (German Research Foundation), the DAAD, and major foundations, gaining an understanding of both individual and institutional application pathways.
Learning goals
After completing the course, participants will be able to:- Understand the basic structure and principles of German research funding.
- Identify suitable funding calls for individual research positions.
- Develop a clear and strategic project concept aligned with funder priorities.
- Plan key proposal sections, including objectives, methodology, and expected impact.
- Confidently plan a funding timeline and coordinate with host institutions.
Content
- Concise overview on landscape of German research funding.
- Identifying programs that allow funding for individual research positions.
- Guidelines for developing a strategic project concept aligned with funder priorities.
- Overview on essential proposal sections, including objectives, methodology, expected impact.
- Advice on funding timelines and coordination with host institutions.
Teaching Methods
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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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.LECTURERS
Dr. Nastasia Müller is a postdoctoral researcher in the DFG-funded project titled Trust and Trustworthiness and Their Implications for Testimony and Epistemic Authority Previously, she was a PostDoc and a member of a DFG-funded research project at Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf and held a position at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin in the Research Training Group Philosophy, Science and the Sciences. Her research interests include epistemology, philosophy of mind, and metaphysics.
