Advice for doctoral students
Events in Magdeburg
Getting Started for new PhD students & Postdocs
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We would like to give scientists who are new to OVGU a little start-up help and regularly offer an open information and discussion round on ZOOM. After an overview of the structure and basic tasks, and a little insight into the not so obvious responsibilities, there will be plenty of time to answer individual questions. We cordially invite you to get to know OVGU in general and the Graduate Academy's services in particular, so that your start will be as smooth as possible. We speak English and German.
Information for people interested in doing a doctorate
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Are you on fire for science? At the end of the master thesis there are more questions than answers? Your professor offers you a PhD position? There are many good reasons to start a PhD and there are many open questions you are welcome to ask us. We offer regular online information and advice sessions, feel free to drop by. We speak German and English.
Events Research Funding
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Where to get money for research
The Research Funding Advisory Service team regularly offers events on funding opportunities from the major public funding bodies.
- DFG funding
- Federal funding, federal budget
- Funding from the state of Saxony-Anhalt
- HORIZON Europe / International Funding
- Funding by foundations, research in databases
- Tips for the application
Application workshop on 11.02.2025 and 13.03.2025
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Dear Sir or Madam,
We are pleased to invite you to our Workshop on Proposal Writing for the Horizon Europe Program.
Dates:
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February 11, 2025, 09:00 - 11:30 AM
Location: Building 80, Room R107
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March 13, 2025, 09:00 - 11:30 AM
Location: Building 80, Room R107
Register here
Why Attend?
This workshop is designed for all members of the Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg (OVGU) who are interested in EU funding and planning to submit a research project proposal.
What to Expect?
Our experienced staff from the Research Funding Advisory Team will provide valuable insights into successful proposal writing for the Horizon Europe Program. We will guide you step by step through the proposal template and share practical tips on structure and formulation.
Workshop Highlights:
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Hands-on walkthrough of the official proposal template
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Expert advice based on extensive consulting experience
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Opportunity to draft initial sections of your own proposal
Important Note: Please bring a laptop or tablet with you.
The workshop will be conducted in German and held in person only.
Target Group
This workshop is ideal for researchers and academic staff at OVGU who are interested in engaging with the Horizon Europe EU funding program.
Registration
Secure your spot now:
We look forward to welcoming you to our workshop!
Best regards,
Your Research Funding Advisory Team at OVGU
Teaching Academy 2025 at the OVGU
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The year 2025 has begun, and as usual, we would like to recommend our regular offerings as part of the Teaching Academy. In addition to face-to-face events, digital teaching and communication media will be used, providing location-independent and, in some cases, time-independent access. This year, we have expanded our program with new e-lecture formats and included interesting topics, such as how to explain concepts effectively in (STEM) teaching or how to convey complex content clearly.
New Student-Led Formats for Teachers
Additionally, through the eSALSA collaborative project, a new format is being introduced: Offers for Teachers from OVGU Students. Students have developed ideas on how teaching can be improved from their perspective. They now invite you to join the conversation and participate in specially designed formats. We would like to particularly highlight this student engagement and the corresponding events.
Flexible and Free Participation
All higher education didactic training events, including e-lecture formats, are available as part of the Winter Academy, completely web-based/online or hybrid, and as always, free of charge.
The Spring Academy 2025 will take place from February 25 to March 6. The program overview and details on registration can be found at: www.ovgu.de/lehrentwicklung
For any content-related questions, please feel free to contact Thomas Berg:
Phone: +49 391-67-57418
Email: thomas.berg@ovgu.de
We look forward to collaborating and exchanging ideas with you and wish you a successful semester conclusion.
28th nationwide method workshop on qualitative educational and social research on May 16 & 17, 2025 - Registration now open
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Date: May 16 and 17, 2025
Location: Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg
Organizer: ZSM, Center for Social Environment Research and Method Development
About the workshop
The 28th Methods Workshop on Qualitative Educational and Social Research will take place on May 16 and 17, 2025 for the 28th time. The workshop is organized by the Center for Social World Research and Method Development (ZSM) at Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg.
This workshop offers scientists a forum to work on their own or third-party data material from current research projects under expert guidance in various working groups. The focus is on an intensive examination of material, methodological and methodological questions as well as the practical challenges of everyday research.
Program
- May 16, 2025: Start of the workshop with various working groups
- May 17, 2025: Continuation of the research workshops and in-depth exploration of topics
Additional offerings on Friday morning:
Increased focus on current topics and methods. Sessions offer focused introductions and opportunities for exchange. (Meet the Expert)
Lunch lecture:
Prof. Dr. em. Fritz Schütze
“Explorations on the cognitive power of individual case analysis in reconstructive-qualitative social research on the empirical basis of the autobiographical-narrative interview and its conceivable practical relevance”
Registration and applications
- Registration modalities for participants without own material:
Registration deadline: April 30, 2025
- Applications for participants with their own material:
Application deadline: March 31, 2025
Registrations and applications are possible from February 10, 2025 via the following link:
To registration and application
More information:
For detailed information on the working groups, the group leaders, the schedule, the location and the registration conditions, please visit our website:
More about the workshop
Contact Us
If you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact us. We look forward to welcoming you to the 28th methods workshop in Magdeburg!
