Who is eligible to apply?

The mdw Mentoring Programme is addressed to women, inter* and non-binary individuals who are aiming for a career in academia. Applications are open to mdw PhD and Post-Doc researchers, as well as artistic researchers, regardless of whether they are currently employed by the mdw.

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Pre-doctoral researchers at the mdw towards the end of their research or focus phase

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Pre-doctoral researchers employed on research projects at the mdw

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mdw post-doctoral researchers up to two years after completing their doctoral studies

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Post-doctoral researchers employed on research projects at the mdw

An internal mdw jury selected a maximum of nine mentees for the programme from the applications. A focus on diversity is a basic consideration in the selection of mentees.

 

How can I submit an application?

Required application documents:

Applicants have the opportunity to propose renowned researcher as mentors.

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Letter of motivation (max. 2 pages), addressing the following questions:

• What researchers goals and visions do I pursue in my career?
• What socio-political realities do I perceive as a researcher?
• In what methodological, theoretical or practical context do I frame my research?
• How can the mentoring programme support me in achieving my goals within the context of an academic/research career?
• Why are intensive reflection and strategic planning of my academic/research career particularly important to me at this point in time?
• Which structural conditions have hindered my progress in my studies and career so far, and which have been supportive?
• Where do I see myself and my reseach and academic work in five years’ time?

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CV including a list of publications

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a selected publication (excerpt)

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Project outline (1 page) of a current research project

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Completed application form

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for postdocs: degree certificate and doctoral thesis

The mentoring programme requires your continuous presence and independent, active participation in all parts of the programme. Please consider in advance whether you are able to commit to this. In agreement with the supervisor, the mentoring programme can generally be done during mdw working hours. Mentees sign a declaration in which they commit to participating in all parts of the programme.