PDCW 26: Research Funding – Successfully applying for grants: How do I finance my scientific career?

RMU Event

Date

10 June 2026, 9:30 am – 4:30 pm CEST

Location

Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz

Description

This event is part of the RMU Postdoc Career Weeks 2026

You hold a scientific degree and have an interesting research idea? You’re looking for third-party funding but feel overwhelmed by the funding landscape?

Contents:

  • Funding programs of the DFG and BMBF
  • Funding programs of the major foundations
  • EU funding programs
  • Funding opportunities for international stays (incoming / outgoing)
  • Tips for grant applications, dos and don’ts when applying for funding

Your benefit:

  • Practical tools to make your own preliminary selection
  • Initial guidance and tips for successful grant applications

Instructors:
Johannes Beetz, Dr. Moritz Mann, Dr. Nina Straub – Research Services Team, JGU

Target group: Early Career Researchers (R1, R2, R3) from TU Darmstadt, JGU Mainz and GU Frankfurt.

Language: German

Please note that the number of participants is limited, so early registration is recommended.

Registration via JGU Event Portal

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