Programs, opportunities and support for female junior academics | Paderborn University

Offers for young female scientists

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An important task of Paderborn University's equal opportunities policy is the promotion of young female academics. Paderborn University is committed to ensuring equal opportunities at the level of early career researchers, both in the doctoral phase and in the postdoc phase. Specific measures and support programmes have been developed for this purpose.

Qualification programmes at Paderborn University

Prospects for young academics at Paderborn University

Further information on possible prospects for young female researchers at Paderborn University.

Qualification programmes for young female researchers at Paderborn University

The brochure "Seizing Opportunities - Equal Opportunities Measures at Paderborn University" gives you an insight into the numerous qualification programmes for young female academics at Paderborn University.

Further education and training programme at Paderborn University

Here you will find an overview of the Paderborn University's continuing education and training programme.

Scholarships and funding

Doctoral scholarship

Paderborn University awards annual basic scholarships (duration 2 years) and final scholarships (duration 6 months) to doctoral candidates from all faculties.

Gender scholarship

Paderborn University awards gender scholarships every year. The intention of the programme is the targeted promotion of young talent and the strengthening of the profile of gender research.

Start-up funding for a doctorate

The Paderborn University has institutionalised a human resources pool for female graduates as start-up funding for a doctorate.

Postdoctoral fellowships

Paderborn University awards annual postdoctoral scholarships to promote young female academics.

Offers

Career as a scientist

The qualification programme "Career as a female scientist" includes various workshops and lectures specially designed for female doctoral candidates.

Mentoring for doctoral candidates

In 2008, the mentoring programme for female doctoral candidates was institutionalised especially for young female scientists.

Collegial coaching for female scientists in the postdoc phase

Paderborn University offers collegial coaching for the career development and networking of female academics in the postdoc phase.

Support for research projects

A pool for WiMi positions (funding line 2) has been institutionalised to support female habilitation candidates and junior professors at Paderborn University.

Compatibility of science and parenthood

The compatibility of family and career, parenthood and science raises many questions. Questions about maternity protection and financial benefits during this time already arise during pregnancy. But questions about parental leave and parental allowance also concern many parents-to-be even before the birth of their child.

Seize opportunities

Our brochure "Seizing Opportunities" provides an overview of the central equal opportunities measures at Paderborn University. From funding lines, scholarships and mentoring programmes to further education and training.

Subsidies

Measures to promote equal opportunities were adopted as part of the Paderborn University's equal opportunities concept.

Certificates

Audit Family-Friendly University

On 22 November 2005, Paderborn University underwent the audit family-friendly university and was awarded a certificate as the first university in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia.

TOTAL E-QUALITY

Paderborn University received the TOTAL E-QUALITY award for its equal opportunities-oriented personnel policy for the first time in 2009.

Audit Diversity-Friendly University

On 15 March 2023, berufundfamilie’s board of trustees awarded Paderborn University with the audit certificate.

Diversity Charter & Association

In October 2011, Paderborn University signed the Diversity Charter.