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KT Boost Fund + Info Webinar: Apply & Spread the Word

• 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 have not yet successfully secured funding for a junior research group program

• Flexible funding for innovative and interdisciplinary research projects
• Opportunities to build (international) collaborations and networks
• Workshops, coaching, and peer support

Important dates:

📅 Application deadline: October 1, 2026, at 23:59 CEST
📅 Project start: between May 1 and October 1, 2027
📅 Don't miss our info webinar: July 8, 2026, at 4 pm CEST. This session will feature a member of the selection committee and an alumnus.
🔗Register for the info webinar

Want to see what the Boost Fund looks like in practice? Get to know stories from current and past fellows sharing their experiences with the program, along with insights into their research and day-to-day work: explore our Boost Stories.

Upcoming Free Webinars & Events

Career talks series by BrightSync & GSO on paths beyond academia featuring guests who share insights, experiences, and career transitions. In this episode: Dr. Rakan Saeb

📅 June 24, 2026, 12:30 - 1:30 pm CEST, online via Zoom
🔗 Register here


Webinar: Leadership, When You Absolutely Have No Time for It

In this session with Dr. Alexandra Wiebke and Dr. Anne Schreiter, we explore why leadership matters for researchers, especially under pressure. We discuss common and often uncomfortable realities of leadership roles in academia, how to deal with them, and reflect on what kind of leader you want to be. We especially welcome new group leaders and professors.

📅 July 1, 2026, 12:00 - 1:15 pm CEST, online via Zoom
🔗 Register here


GAIN26 Annual Conference & Talent Fair (In-Person)

An in-person event for internationally mobile researchers from Germany, as well as non German speaking postdocs from all disciplines working on the American continent.
It offers networking with peers and experts, insights into career and funding opportunities in Germany, and direct exchange with universities and research institutions, plus workshops and a science slam. Scholarships available!

📅 August 21 - 23, 2026, San Francisco, USA
🔗Register here

GAIN26: Digital Workshop Event

Following the in-person conference, the digital event offers selected workshops on topics such as junior research groups, career paths at universities and non-university institutions, and tenure track in Germany. We will also host selected sessions, check the program for details.

📅 September 17, 2026, 3:00 - 10:15 pm CEST, online via MS Teams
🔗Register here