Advice for doctoral students
Events in Magdeburg
foundersSCIENTISTS 2.0 - Turn Research into Impact
It is not easy for doctoral candidates to clearly articulate the impact of their research – yet it is well worth the effort. Those who can convincingly explain the (potential) contribution of their work are in a much better position when applying for third-party funding, transfer projects, or academic job interviews.
We invite you to get to know the WTT Impact Canvas – a compact tool for planning, measuring, and communicating the impact of research and transfer projects.
Erasmus Internships in Europe
You are cordially invited to attend these digital information events: In addition to general information on finding and preparing for an internship and on the Erasmus scholarship, former interns are invited to report on their experiences.
For more information and to register online:
Getting Started for new PhD students & Postdocs
We would like to give scientists who are new to OVGU a little start-up help and regularly offer an open information and discussion round on ZOOM. After an overview of the structure and basic tasks, and a little insight into the not so obvious responsibilities, there will be plenty of time to answer individual questions. We cordially invite you to get to know OVGU in general and the Graduate Academy's services in particular, so that your start will be as smooth as possible. We speak English and German.
Information for people interested in doing a doctorate
Are you on fire for science? At the end of the master thesis there are more questions than answers? Your professor offers you a PhD position? There are many good reasons to start a PhD and there are many open questions you are welcome to ask us. We offer regular online information and advice sessions, feel free to drop by. We speak German and English.
Events Research Funding
Where to get money for research
The Research Funding Advisory Service team regularly offers events on funding opportunities from the major public funding bodies.
- DFG funding
- Federal funding, federal budget
- Funding from the state of Saxony-Anhalt
- HORIZON Europe / International Funding
- Funding by foundations, research in databases
- Tips for the application
Event series "Horizon Europe: Pillar 2”
The OVGU Research Funding Support would like to draw your attention to the upcoming online event series "Horizon Europe: Pillar 2”, which is open to all members of the EU GREEN University Alliance.
Horizon Europe is the EU’s largest research and innovation program for the period 2021–2027, offering a wide range of funding opportunities for excellent research and groundbreaking innovation. The program aims to strengthen Europe’s competitiveness, contribute to growth and job creation, and support the EU in addressing major societal challenges.
Pillar 2, Global Challenges and European Industrial Competitiveness, is structured into six thematic clusters. All funding opportunities within this pillar are collaborative actions, meaning that applications must be submitted by international consortia, not by individual institutions alone.
Each session will briefly introduce the key funding opportunities within the respective cluster and outline their main features.
Digital, Industry and Space
Monday, 15 December 2025 | 10:00–10:45
Register here: https://eveeno.com/Cluster-04
Climate, Energy and Mobility
Wednesday, 17 December 2025 | 10:00–10:45
Register here: https://eveeno.com/Cluster-05
Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment
Friday, 19 December 2025 | 10:00–10:45
Register here: https://eveeno.com/Cluster-06
