Fit for the Professorship
Building an academic profile, positioning yourself and strengthening scholarly competencies
Target group: tenure-track professors, junior professors and postdocs at the University of Potsdam
Language: German& English
Overview
“Fit for the Professorship” provides support for tenure-track professors, junior professors and postdocs during this unique and challenging qualification phase, enabling you to position yourself successfully and handle the demands that come with the new position. The program offers advice on managing different roles and expectations typical for this career path. We support you with individual workshops and networking opportunities among peers and academic staff.
Offerings
We support you with workshops and networking opportunities tailored to your needs. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any further wishes, ideas or needs.
Workshops
A participation fee of 37.50 € per workshop day is charged for the workshops. The "Potential Check" can be booked for a participation fee of €75 for postdocs at the University of Potsdam.
| Date | Times | Title |
|---|---|---|
| ongoing | E-Learning | Basics of Science Communication |
| 04./05./19./20.03.2025 | 09:00 - 12:30 am | Grant Proposal Writing - Von der Forschungsidee zum Forschungsantrag (in German) |
| 21.03.2025 | 09:00 am - 04:00 pm | Best of Resilienz – stark gegen Stress (in German) |
| 21./22.05.2025 | 09:00 am - 01:00 pm | Open Mindset – von der Konkurrenz zur Kooperation (in German) |
| 04./05.06.2025 | 09:00 am - 01:00 pm | Open Science – neue Wege für Sichtbarkeit und Zusammenarbeit (in German) |
| 18./19./25./26.09.2025 | 09:00 - 12:30 am | Grant Proposal Writing - How to design and communicate your project convincingly |
| 12./13.11.2025 | 09:00 am - 01:00 pm | AI Tools - Responsible Use & Applications in Academia |
| 27.11.2024 | 09:00 - 08:00 pm | Potential Check (in German) |
Networking Opportunities
PoGS initiates meetings and exchange formats within the group of qualification professors, e.g. with external trainers, with experts within the University of Potsdam as well as with the university management, such as the regular end-of-semester round. Are you interested in special topics? Feel free to contact us!
Registration by e-mail via: nadja.schubertuuni-potsdampde
Conditions of participation & further information
- The workshops are aimed at tenure-track professors, junior professors and postdocs of the University of Potsdam from all disciplines.
- There is a cost contribution of 37.50 € per workshop day.
- Participation in the networking formats is free of charge.
- During the in-person workshops and networking formats, free childcare can be organized if required. Please contact us in case of need.
- Registration: To register for the individual workshops, please click on the corresponding link of the workshop. If you are interested in taking part in the networking parts, please register at least 14 days before the start via the email address nadja.schubertuuni-potsdampde.
You will receive further information after registration.
Further PoGS Offers
- Financial support, e.g. travel subsidies, publication cost subsidies, proofreading
- Individual coaching
- Further education programs, including Science Communication, Science Management, Mentoring Plus, Senior Teaching Professionals Program, Research Management & Leadership, Leadership Skills for Transformation
- Workshops on Presentation & Communication, Writing and Management Skills, and Career Development & Orientation
- Career Talks, Science Club and Spot on PoGS Community
Feel free to browse our website. An overview of the offerings can be found here.
Contact person: Nadja Schubert
Nadja Schubert
Potsdam Graduate School
WIS | Wissenschaftsetage, 4th floor
Bildungsforum
Am Kanal 47
14467 Potsdam