#20 Newsletter Graduate Center
Reminder: Many of you have probably already noticed: There is a new curriculum for the PhD programme at the mdw. If you can't make it to the info event on May 9, you will have another opportunity to get information on this topic on May 22 from 2:00 to 3:30 pm, this time online via zoom. You will receive the event link after registration at graduiertenzentrum@mdw.ac.at
☞ Informal network events for PhD candidates at mdw
Starting in the winter semester 2025, the Graduate Center will organize informal networking events once a semester for mdw's PhD candidates. We would love to organize this event not just for, but with you. Therefore, we are looking for two motivated PhD candidates to join us in conceptualizing and organizing this new format - so that it truely reflects your interests and needs. If you would like to get involved, please send an e-mail to graduiertenzentrum@mdw.ac.at. Participation can be credited as "Co-organization of an academic event" with ECTS points in the new elective area of study but the role is unpaid.
☞ Reach higher, reach beyond. Mentoring programme for pre- and postdocs at the mdw (women, inter* and non-binary persons)
Reminder: The mdw invites nine pre- and postdoc researchers to participate in a mentoring programme that aims to support women, inter* and non-binary persons in the development of their personal careers. The programme is composed of four elements: a skills training, mentoring in small groups, coaching and the peer group. The three skills training modules represent a significant component of this mentoring programme. This offer was initiated by the Administrative Department for Equality, Gender Studies & Diversity in cooperation with the Office of Research Support and the Center for Further Education (ZfW). Deadline for applications: May 11, 2025.
☞ Get an overview of LBG's services specifically for pre- and post-doc researchers
The Ludwig Boltzmann Gesellschaft Career Center aims to support pre- and post-docs in their continuing career development and invites you to join their upcoming Info Session, where you’ll get to know the LBG Career Center and discover how they can support your career development. May 14, 10 to 11 am. Please register here.
☞ Workshop Completing your dissertation - the final year
The Graduate Center, following the successful implementation of the onboarding workshop "Ankommen-Loslegen" is now planning an offboarding workshop for the final year of the PhD programme: "Dranbleiben-Abschließen". This new workshop is scheduled to take place for the first time in the upcoming winter semester (November) and is aimed at advanced PhD students who intend to submit their dissertation in about a year (i.e., fall/winter 2026). If there is sufficient interest (at least six participants), we would launch a pilot version and therefore welcome feedback on whether there is a need for such a workshop. Please send us a short message via e-mail at graduiertenzentrum@mdw.ac.at, also if you would be able to follow in German or if you would like the workshop to be held in English.
☞ mdw Post-Doc Fellowship
The mdw Post-Doc Fellowship is open to early-stage researchers from all disciplines who plan on submitting a proposal to the ESPRIT programme of the FWF or other post-doc funding programmes, or who intend on re-submitting a proposal that has not been funded despite excellent evaluation. The successful candidate should be able to start their Post-Doc Fellowship position by latest December 2025. Deadline for applications: June 10, 2025. Please contact forschungsfoerderung@mdw.ac.at.
We hope that these offers are interesting for you and that you will take advantage of the possibilities. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
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