Ingenium Postdoc Training

Ingenium offers selected training exclusively for Postdocs. By means of a needs analysis, we have designed a programme specifically tailored to your needs in the postdoc phase. It is designed to support you in this qualification phase in the best possible way in pursuing your career goals.

September 17th, 2025

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Research Funding – An Overview
Securing third-party funding is a key step in conducting independent research projects. To apply successfully, researchers need a solid understanding of funding sources, application procedures, and formal requirements. This talk offers an overview of funding opportunities specifically tailored to postdoctoral researchers in Germany. Learn more (opens in new tab)
September 24th, 2025

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Proposal Writing in Research Funding – FAQs at TU Darmstadt
Securing external funding has become a crucial component of a successful academic career. In today’s highly competitive research environment, the ability to write strong funding proposals is an essential skill for scientists. This workshop is designed to support early career researchers who are currently preparing a research proposal (e.g., for the DFG) or are planning to do so soon. Learn more (opens in new tab)
October 13th-14th, 2025

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Leadership and supervision in academia: multiple perspectives for greater effectiveness
What is leadership? What dynamics underpin relations within a team? How can one effectively supervise teams and individuals? This workshop helps participants develop their leadership and supervision skills. On the second day, the participants join the trainer for a series of one-to-one sessions characterised by a dedicated tailor-made approach. Appointments will be arranged during day one. Learn more (opens in new tab)
November 13th, 2025

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Basics of Grant Proposals
The workshop aims to provide participants with basic knowledge and tools for preparing their own postdoctoral research proposal in a compact seminar day. By presenting their own short exposés, participants gain practical knowledge that they can apply directly when preparing research proposals. Learn more (opens in new tab)
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In addition to the Ingenium Postdoc Training designed specifically for postdocs and offered exclusively to postdocs, you are free to participate in all courses of the Ingenium Qualification Programme and the Ingenium Networking Programme, which are designed for and offered jointly to doctoral students and postdocs.

Ingenium Qualification and Networking Programme for doctoral candidates and postdocs

In 2025, TU Darmstadt will host the annual Postdoc Career Weeks of the Rhine-Main Universities (opens in new tab). The Postdoc Career Weeks 2025 will take place from June 23rd to July 4th, 2025. Numerous online events as well as several events at Campus Stadtmitte are intended to offer postdocs of all career levels and disciplines orientation for career paths within and outside academia.