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welcome to the April issue of the monthly GAUSS newsletter with information from the GAUSS Office including courses and events organised by GAUSS. Furthermore, the newsletter contains information about workshops and events offered by partners at the Göttingen Campus and additional information that might be of interest for doctoral students in Göttingen. For more information about each topic, please follow the links below.
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Some of the events or seminars are advertised in German as the language during the events or workshops will be German. Feel free to forward this email to other interested students. If you do not want to receive information like this again, please let us know and we will remove you from the mailing list.
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All the best,
Judith, Martina & Dirk
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GAUSS Office
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The University of Göttingen is taking part in the European initative on doctoral education and will celebrate European Doctoral Day 2026 on 13 May with an online event organized by the doctoral students representation (PromV) and the Göttingen graduate schools. Read more
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An 80,000 word PhD thesis would take 9 hours to present. Their time limit… 3 minutes. Doctoral students from various disciplines of the Göttingen Campus will present their doctoral project in a single static slide (PPP) in English in just three minutes. Read more
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GAUSS & GGNB offer a monthly online meeting for students approaching their thesis submission and examination. The final sprint meeting takes place every second Monday of the month at 9:00h via Zoom. We will explain the three final yet essential steps required to obtain your doctoral degree … Read more
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The CRC 1565 and the Göttingen Graduate Center for Neurosciences, Biophysics and Molecular Biosciences (GGNB) cordially invite to an expert talk by Prof. Dr. Jana Lasser on “Hierarchy and abuse of power: challenges in the scientific work environment” on Thursday, 28 May 2026. Read more
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We would like to inform about the new rules on good scientific practice and recommendations for the declaration of the use of AI by the university. Read more
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The registration for methods and professional skills courses held in July 2026 will be open from 1 May 2026. You can register from 1-20 May online via Stud.IP for courses taking place in July; the slots will be allocated around 25 May. Read more
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The Foyer International is a platform for all students, regardless of their nationality and background, to meet and spend quality time together in gatherings of their interest. All meetings and activities are always free and you are warmly welcome to join at any point. From 13 April 2026 the Foyer International will once again open its doors to students …Read more
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Please get an overview of the upcoming talks in May 2026 from the Lecture Series of the IMPRS Physics of Biological and Complex Systems and the Hertha Sponer College. Read more
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The Young Entrepreneurs in Science powered by the Falling Walls Foundation offers various workshops and events tailored to PhDs and postdocs of all disciplines as well as early-career researchers and academic staff to help you to discover your entrepreneurial skills. Read more
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The GMP Academy is offering virtual GxP courses in the upcoming months as well as the bimonthly new format “LEAN Coffee” – an information event with various guests and different GMP-related topics that are relevant for students/graduates in life sciences. Read more
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Are you doing or planning your doctoral project or postdoc phase and looking for suitable funding opportunities? The info day “Research in Europe” provides a concise overview of academic career and connected funding opportunities in Germany and the EU. Gain first-hand insights into diverse career paths, suitable funding programmes and get tips for successful applications. Read more
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There are still some free slots available in the online workshop "An Introduction to Science Communication" organized by the graduate school GGG on 7 and 8 May 2026. Read more
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Es sind noch Plätze im online Workshop "Publish with Impact. Der Weg zum erfolgreichen Fachartikel" frei! Read more
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There are still free slots available in the course "Successful Intercultural Leadership and Collaboration Approach" from the Faculties of Physics and Chemistry with the lecturer Silvie Klein-Franke in May 2026. Read more
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We would like to invite you to the online training workshop “Exploring University Teaching: Practice, Share, Reflect” taking place on 18 and 25 May 2026. The interactive workshop, organised by Comenius University, offers a space to exchange experiences, reflect on teaching practices, and connect with peers. The programme focuses on course planning, active learning, and student-centred approaches to teaching. Read more
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This is a reminder, that the 12th Biennial Neurizons Conference, organized by the IMPRS for Neurosciences students, will take place from 19 to 22 May 2026 at the MPI-NAT, Faßberg Campus, Göttingen. This year, an outstanding lineup of plenary speakers spanning Clinical Neurosciences, Molecular & Cellular Neuroscience, Systems & Cognitive Neuroscience, Theoretical & Computational Neuroscience, and Emerging Techniques in Neuroscience. Read more
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The plant breeding company KWS in Einbeck is planning an open house with workshops, tours, and presentations on Friday, 29 May from 11:00-17:00h. All areas of research and development at KWS Einbeck will open their doors to early career researchers to give them an insight into their work. Read more
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Looking for inspiration for your teaching practice? The brand new teaching qualification programme ELEVATE (starting in June 2026) offers specific impulses and support for your academic teaching development. Read more
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The Research and Transfer Services of the University of Göttingen is offering several workshops in June on “Next Level Scientific (Grant) Writing with AI“: “Why use Large Language Models like GPT in science and what can they be used for? An introduction” on Thursday, 11 June 2026. Read more
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Am 12. Juni 2026 von 12 bis 14 Uhr findet die Info-Session "Karrierewege mit Kindern" statt. Diese interaktive Veranstaltung richtet sich an Promovierende mit Kindern und wird in Kooperation mit der Gleichstellungsbeauftragten der Philosophischen Fakultät und unter Anleitung der Trainerin Dr. Kerstin Mauth angeboten. Read more
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Du promovierst gerade und fragst dich, wie es nun für dich beruflich weitergehen kann? Du hast verschiedene Optionen, kannst dich aber nicht für eine entscheiden? Genau hier setzt diese Veranstaltung an. In dem Workshop erfährst du welcher Entscheidungstyp tendenziell in dir steckt, analysierst deine bisherige Entscheidungsbiografie und probierst verschiedene Methoden der beruflichen Entscheidungsfindung in Einzel- und Gruppenübungen praktisch aus. Read more
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The 23rd Horizons in Molecular Biology Symposium, organized by the students of our IMPRS for Molecular Biology Program, will take place this year from 7 to 10 September 2026 at MPI-NAT, Faßberg campus in Göttingen! Please save the date in your calendars, registration is open now! Read more
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Funding Opportunities and Prizes
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The Boehringer Ingelheim Fund awards scholarships to outstanding young scientists worldwide for ambitious scientific doctoral theses in basic biomedical research conducted in internationally renowned laboratories. In addition to the monthly stipend, the fund provides seminars, travel grants for congresses and courses, a worldwide network, and individual and personal support. Fellowships are for two years, renewable for 1.5 additional years. Read more
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The Applied Photonics Award is a prize for the promotion of young researchers for theses that are particularly relevant in the field of applied photonics. The award is organized by the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics and Precision Engineering IOF in Jena. Read more
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Pint of Science is back in Göttingen! From 18 to 20 May 2026, the world’s largest science festival brings cutting-edge research to bars in over 500 cities worldwide. Grab a drink at your favorite spot and enjoy fun science talks in a relaxed, cosy atmosphere. Read more
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Are you into Baroque music? Or just curious to try something different between simulations, lab work, and papers? The 2026 International Handel Festival Göttingen will take place under the motto "ENTICEMENT". Over twelve festival days, from 14 to 25 May 2026, during Ascension and Pentecost, the world's oldest festival for early music will entice audiences with 96 events, … Read more
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The Psychotherapeutic Outpatient Clinic for Students (PAS) provides specialized outpatient support for young adults experiencing crises, mental health challenges, or study-related difficulties, and is open to all students of the University of Göttingen. Read more
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Permanent Articles
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This category includes all time interesting and important topics, permanently available to any (new) doctoral student.
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