Jan. 28, 2020
"Research Universities Are a Wasted Resource". A comment by Amber Miller
"We need to show the world what an incredible resource we can offer for solving today's complex problems", claims Amber Miller about the power of reserachers. Her comment describes how the image of universities has changed and what knowledge of academia can bring to the public.
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Jan. 23, 2020
Secrets to writing a winning grant
Scientists reveal how to avoid application pitfalls to submit successful proposals. The "Nature Career Future" article gives advice on what to keep in mind when applying for a grant.
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Jan. 22, 2020
climapAfrica: Climate Research for Alumni and Postdocs in Africa
Application Deadline: 16 February 2020. The goal is to foster application- oriented research results by enhancing knowledge exchange between postdoctoral fellows in Africa and experienced alumni of German funding initiatives.
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Jan. 16, 2020
Call for applications: Managing Global Governance (MGG) Academy 2020
Apply until 1 March 2020 for the (MGG) Academy, which brings together participants from rising powers of the South and from Europe to participate in a dialogue and advanced training programme.
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Jan. 14, 2020
Free workshop "Communicate Your Research" in Berlin. Apply now!
Twitter, blogs, Facebook, Ted Talks – science communication has become an integral part of academic life. Torsten's and Anna-Sophie's workshop will help researchers to communicate research effectively beyond the academic community.
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Dec. 10, 2019
Open call: "KlarText" Award for Science Communication
Answering the question "What did you actually do in your dissertation?", STEM scientists can submit papers in German about their doctoral thesis.
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Nov. 27, 2019
Why walking helps us think
In times of rush and sitting around in the office most of of our (precious) time, Ferris Jabr from the New York Times suggests to just take a walk.
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Nov. 19, 2019
Free webinar on "Medical Writing" and "Science Communication"
Join the free GSO (German Scholars Organization) webinars on 25 and 26 November on "Medical Writing" and "Science Communication". Register now!
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Nov. 14, 2019
Apply now for the 8th HLF: Calling outstanding young researchers in mathematics and computer science!
Young researchers in computer science and mathematics from all over the world can apply for one of the 200 coveted spots to participate in the Heidelberg Laureate Forum (HLF), an annual networking event. The HLF offers all accepted young researchers the great opportunity to personally interact with the laureates of the most prestigious prizes in the fields of mathematics and computer science.
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Nov. 13, 2019
35 Things to Do for Your Career by 35
We’re all for flexibility. Going your own way. Paving your own path. Doing what works for you (and not doing what doesn’t). But what do we really need to do before the time runs faster than expected?
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