Guidance, Skills & Opportunities for Researchers e.V. (GSO)

⏰ Just a few days left until our joint webinar with academics – are you joining? Register now for the webinar "Career Opportunities in Germany for International Researchers" on June 11! This free session is for #internationalpostdocs, #PhDs, and #earlycareerresearchers looking to continue or reorient their #academiccareers in #Germany. ➡️ The German academic system can be complex: What are typical career milestones? How do applications work? What funding is available? And what paths exist beyond the professorship? Hosted by Anne Schreiter, Ph.D., webinar offers a realistic, research-based perspective on academic careers in Germany – for international researchers: ✅ Academic career paths and key milestones ✅ Application processes and funding options ✅ Alternative roles beyond the professorship ✅ Smart strategies for positioning and networking When: Wednesday, June 11 - 4:30pm-6:00pm Register here: https://lnkd.in/eu8yg3dq A recording will be available to all registered participants.

📣Open Call for AI Innovators! Got an #AI project and looking for chances of bringing it to the market? Look no further: The Bridge-to-Market (B2M) program from the K.I.E.Z. Künstliche Intelligenz Entrepreneurship Zentrum is here to support you! ➡About the Bridge-to-Market Program: ✅#Students, #graduates and #researchers from German universities, colleges and non-university research institutions can apply for the program. B2M is a pre-start-up program designed to support AI projects, assessing their feasibility and potential for starting a #business. As part of the program, AI projects are supported quickly and unbureaucratically. ➡Bridge-to-Market Funding: ✅Administrative and financial support ✅Up to 3,000 euros gross per person per month ✅A six-month funding period ✅Grants and material resources up to EUR 10,000 ➡Important Dates: ✅Online Q&A Session: June 30, 2025 ✅In person Q&A Session for female founders only: June 19, 2025 ✅Application Deadline: July 14, 2025 ✅Start of the program: October 1, 2025 ➡How to Apply: ✅The application process involves an expert review and a pitch to an independent jury. More details and application forms are available on the K.I.E.Z. website: https://lnkd.in/eRkp3jKt

🎲 What happens when science meets storytelling and a hint of suspicion? Join us for the second round of #AlumNode #Game Lab – a new format that explores how games can become powerful tools for #science #communication and #education. This time, we’ll look at the emotional side of board games and how they can spark curiosity, connection, and critical thinking. In this session, we will: ✅ Discuss how to use the the engagement and emotionality associated with board games to communicate your research to the public. ✅ Learn what makes a scientific board game work, and what to avoid. ✅ Put it all into practice by playing "Who stole my paper?!" ➡️ The game: "Who stole my paper!?" is a short (10–15 min) #social #deduction #game by our alumnus Demian Nahuel Goos Bosco, PhD. Each player takes on the role of a historical mathematical figure, and one of them steals the research done by another one. The goal of the game for the group is to find the mischief-maker and the goal of the mischief-maker is to stay hidden. Will they get caught, or sneak away with the credit? Curious about the #research behind the game? Listen to this podcast episode (in German) featuring Demian: https://lnkd.in/eRKp-SGS ➡️Your hosts: Demian Nahuel Goos Bosco, PhD is a mathematician turned science journalist. With projects ranging from board games to dance choreographies, Demian is passionate about making science engaging and accessible. His current research focuses on the history of mathematics, especially the overlooked plagiarism in Georg Cantor’s early work on set theory. Michal Jex is a mathematical physicist and board game creator at the Faculty of Nuclear Sciences and Physical Engineering CTU in Prague. He studies many-body problems and weakly bounded systems in quantum mechanics. He’s also developing educational games, including Sci-Me! 📆 When: Thursday, June 19, 2025, 4:00 - 5:00 pm (CEST), online via Zoom ➡️For AlumNode members only! Visit AlumNode to log in and sign up: https://lnkd.in/emyKb3Fw We look forward to seeing you there! #AlumNode #GameLab

📣 𝗞𝗹𝗮𝘂𝘀 𝗧𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗮 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱: 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 We are now accepting applications for the 7th cohort of the Klaus Tschira Boost Fund, 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘂𝗽 𝘁𝗼 €𝟭𝟮𝟬,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗶𝗻 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗱𝗼𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀 who: 🔸 conduct non-clinical research in one or more of the following areas: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geosciences, Mathematics, Neurosciences and Physics, 🔸 are employed at a public university, university of applied sciences, or non-university research institution in Germany, 🔸 do not yet have a permanent or tenured position, 🔸 and did not yet successfully apply to a junior research group program. As a collaborative initiative between GSO and the Klaus Tschira Stiftung, the program is designed to boost scientific careers and promote early independence for postdocs through: 🔸 Flexible funding for innovative and interdisciplinary research projects. 🔸 Opportunities to build (international) collaborations and networks. 🔸 Dedicated mentoring and guidance for professional and personal growth. Important Dates: 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: October 1, 2025, at 23:59 (CEST) 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁: Between May 1 and October 1, 2026 𝗗𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿: "How to Apply for the KT Boost Fund" on July 7, 2025, at 4:00 PM (CEST). This session will feature a member of the selection committee and a current fellow. Register here: https://lnkd.in/eAXbXZFn For more information on funding details, eligibility, and application, visit: https://lnkd.in/eX2yCCZD 📣 Feel free to share with your network! #PostdocFunding #KTBoostFund #GSO

➡️ We all know: #networks #matter. They’re the backbone of an inclusive academic environment and help people feel seen, supported, and part of something bigger. Across Europe, #female and #nonbinary #researchers have built strong #communities to connect, share, and support one another in #academic #life. These networks help create spaces where diverse voices can succeed. If you're curious to learn more, meet others, or just see what’s out there, here are some great places to start: 🔹 LGBTQ STEM Berlin – A Berlin-based network promoting queer visibility in STEM through regular meetups. 🔹 WiSEu Network – Supporting women's careers and leadership in Europe’s solar and clean energy industries. 🔹 Unicorns in Tech – A global LGBTIQ+ tech community based in Berlin, with events, job fairs, and safe spaces to connect. 🔹 atom*innen – A Vienna-based network for women in quantum science and technology. 🔹 Piscopia Initiative – A UK-wide community supporting gender minorities in mathematics through mentoring, events, and visibility. 🔹 European Women in Mathematics – A pan-European association promoting women in mathematics through collaboration and support. 🔹 Austrian Association of Women in Mathematics – Advocates for visibility, equality, and careers for women in maths in Austria. 🔹 #Physicists in #Germany – A networking group by and for women in physics from or working in German: https://lnkd.in/dYNeDKMG 🔹 Frauendomäne – A Vienna-based initiative making female expertise visible and amplifying women's voices across fields. 🔹 Netzwerk Mutterschaft und Wissenschaft – A Germany-based forum for mothers working in academia to exchange, connect, and support each other. ❓ Do you know of other networks, maybe in your country, local area, or specific field like the #humanities? Or are you part of a community that supports inclusion in academia or science? Please leave a comment and share with us!

📣 Online Workshop Alert: From #Research to #Innovation, hosted by Young Entrepreneurs in Science Curious how your #research might lead to #real #world #impact? This interactive online workshop on June 5, 2025, offers a chance to explore your innovation potential, even if you’re just starting to think in that direction. What to expect: ➡️ Reflect on your unique #skill #set as a researcher ➡️ Practice your #entrepreneurial #mindset in a supportive setting ➡️ Map out key #users, #stakeholders, and potential #applications for your research ➡️ Connect with fellow #PhDs, #postdocs, and #early #career #researchers from all disciplines Whether you're in the humanities, sciences, or engineering, innovation starts with recognizing your strengths. 📍 Online via Zoom 📅 June 5, 2025, 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM (CEST) ✅ Open to PhDs, postdocs, early-career researchers, and academic staff from all disciplines Organized by Falling Walls Foundation, TUM Venture Labs, Technical University of Munich, Bundeswehr University Munich, Social Entrepreneurship Akademie, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, and Helmholtz Munich. ➡️ Find the #registration #link in the first comment and feel free to join and explore how your research could inspire new directions!

Exploring #career #paths - also #beyond #academia? Let’s make it easier. The job market outside academia can feel like a black box: 🔹 cryptic job titles 🔹 unclear expectations 🔹 and an overwhelming number of options. That’s where our #TopPicks come in. Every month, we handpick job openings for researchers considering careers in #business, #nonprofit, or #science-related fields. ✅ Our goal? To demystify the job market and help you figure out what roles actually fit your skills. With our curated job list, you’ll: ➡️ Spot the right keywords for sectors that interest you ➡️ Decode puzzling job titles and descriptions ➡️ See which organizations hire researchers with PhDs ➡️ Identify transferable skills that set you apart This month’s selection includes: Curator & Head of Research at Stadtmuseum Halle - Christian-Wolff-Haus, Research Scientist in Data Science & Forest Disturbance Monitoring at GFZ Helmholtz Centre for Geosciences, Scientific Project Manager at Helmholtz Institute for One Health (HIOH), Academic Quality Management Officer at Hochschule München University of Applied Sciences, Manager Policy Evaluation at NOW GmbH, Scientific Advisor at S.I.G.N.A.L. e.V., Programme Coordinator at PIK - Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, and much more! Check our curated list here: https://lnkd.in/dVAjEcF #GSO #TopPicks #PhDCareers

GAIN25 is just around the corner — and we’ll be there. From August 29–31, postdocs from across the U.S. and Canada will gather in Boston for the annual GAIN German Academic International Network Conference. This year marks a turning point: for the first time, the full program is open to all international attendees. Thinking about a future in Germany? Then GAIN is the place to ask questions, connect, and get answers. And we’re looking forward to joining the conversation. Where you can meet us: ➡️ Saturday, August 30, 2025 8:30–9:45 (Dartmouth) "Rückkehrstrategien aus erster Hand: Erfolgreich nach Deutschland zurückkehren" Anne Schreiter, Ph.D. will be a panelist, sharing practical advice and lessons from researchers who have successfully returned to Germany. ➡️ 11:15–12:30 (Salon A-E) Talent Fair & CV Checks We’re offering live CV checks and career advice at our booth — together with the Deutscher Hochschulverband (DHV). Come by and let’s talk about next steps. ➡️ 14:00–15:15 (Dartmouth) "Navigating the Path to Group Leader (& Professor) in Germany: Facts, Myths & Advice" Also hosted by Anne, this session helps make sense of the academic progression system.   ➡️ Sunday, August 31, 2025, 11:15–12:30 (Wellesley) "Erfolgreich die eigene Karriere planen in Wissenschaft, Wirtschaft & Gesellschaft – Stellenprofile, Anforderungen & Bewerbungsstrategien" Join us to explore career planning in and beyond academia — in cooperation with academics & Dr. Hanna Proner.   ✅ Wildcard: GAIN25 #ScienceSlam (August 30, 5:15–6:45 pm) Want to share your research with a broader audience — and win $3,000? ➡️ Apply by #June15 to join the GAIN Science Slam and take the stage with a 5-minute #pitch about your work. The audience will vote — and the winner takes home the prize. Open to all #GAIN25 attendees. For more info: https://lnkd.in/ebuAfv5J 📣 Last But Not Least: Participation scholarships are available! If you haven’t been invited by a specific German institution, you can still apply for a participation #scholarship. It covers the full conference fee and two hotel nights (travel not included). Details: https://lnkd.in/exiqUXpF ❗ Deadline for the scholarship application is May 31! This year’s GAIN Conference promises new connections, real talk about career options, and the opportunity to meet decision-makers across Germany’s research and innovation landscape. See you there!

📣 Leadership in research and science is more than a “nice to have” — yet it’s still too often treated as such. It might sound like a buzzword, but if we want to improve the research system and help shape resilient, future-ready societies, we need more than excellent research alone. ✅ We’ve taken that mission seriously. Since 2016, we've supported over 200 researchers in reflecting on what they stand for, what they truly want to contribute — and equipped them with the #tools, #skills, and #networks to put those insights into action. That’s more important than ever, especially as science comes under growing scrutiny. Now in its ninth year, the GSO Leadership Academy welcomes 25 new fellows from 10 countries and 12 disciplines. The 2025 cohort includes researchers: • engineering materials that mimic biological tissues, • decoding mechanisms of child immunity, • exploring right-wing extremism through movement theory, • and strengthening corporate accountability in global supply chains. Others work at the frontiers of #quantumcomputing, #AI, #neurodiversity, and #digitalhealth. Some focus on fundamental #physics and #chemistry; others advocate for mental health and equitable access to education and mentorship. Many are already shaping institutional change — from #openscience and research #integrity to social justice, #inclusion, and #climate responsibility. ✅ What they share: The idea that leadership isn’t a buzzword — it’s a responsibility. And that’s what we hope they carry forward into their institutions and communities. We thank the Klaus Tschira Stiftung for funding this program, our selection committee for their time and dedication, and all applicants who showed interest in and commitment for the program's cause. The #LeadershipAcademy is a joint and unique initiative by GSO – Guidance, Skills and Opportunities for Researchers e. V. – in cooperation with the Klaus Tschira Stiftung. #GSOLA #LSA9

📣 Register now for the webinar "Career Opportunities in Germany for International Researchers" on June 11! This free session is for #internationalpostdocs, #PhDs, and #earlycareerresearchers looking to continue or reorient their #academiccareers in #Germany. ➡️ The German academic system can be complex: What are typical career milestones? How do applications work? What funding is available? And what paths exist beyond the professorship? Hosted by Anne Schreiter, Ph.D., webinar offers a realistic, research-based perspective on academic careers in Germany – for international researchers: ✅ Academic career paths and key milestones ✅ Application processes and funding options ✅ Alternative roles beyond the professorship ✅ Smart strategies for positioning and networking When: Wednesday, June 11 - 4:30pm-6:00pm Register here: https://lnkd.in/eu8yg3dq A recording will be available to all registered participants.