Research Day 2025

As part of the Research Day 2025, we would like to give you the opportunity to network informally and collegially with former or current junior research group leaders (NWG). In addition to a stage program with panel discussions, question and answer sessions, etc., a networking event is planned for NWG leaders or potential future NWG leaders, in which you can exchange ideas from the conception to the application to the management of an NWG and the career steps based on it.

What is a junior research group (JRG)? An NWG is a larger research project lasting approx. 5-6 years and consists of a Section Head (postdoc), usually with about two years of postdoc experience, and usually 2 to approx. 4 doctoral students, sometimes with a postdoc in an early phase. The NWG management selects the employees for their NWG and provides them with initial supervision as part of the project until they complete their doctorate. Examples include BMBF or VW Foundation junior research groups, the DFG's Emmy Noether Program or an ERC Starting Grant.

Why a NWG? Unlike most project funding, NWG funding focuses on you and your career as a researcher. Acquiring such a large project is often prestigious and a very rewarding stage on the path to a professorship.

Have we piqued your interest? Are you already planning to apply for an NWG or are you hearing about this option for the first time and simply want to find out more? Then you are welcome to drop by:

NWG Info Café

Wednesday, March 5, 2025

1 p.m.

UNI:lokal, Wilhelmstr. 21, Kassel

Is registration necessary? No. You are welcome to just drop by.

Is there an event like this more often? No. The last Info-Café took place two years ago and there are no plans for another one for the time being. So: Carpe diem!

Any questions? Feel free to send us an email.