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
Career Paths @ BASF – Info Session with Dr. Kai Ehrhardt
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Are you curious about career opportunities in industry – especially at a global company like BASF? Don’t miss this chance to gain first-hand insights:
🎓 Career Paths @ BASF – Insights from Dr. Kai Ehrhardt
📅 Date: Monday, 23 June 2025
🕒 Time: 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Max Planck Institute Magdeburg
Dr. Kai Ehrhardt, Vice President of Reaction Engineering at BASF and member of the MPI Magdeburg Board of Trustees, will share his personal career journey and highlight professional opportunities at BASF. There will also be time for your questions!
💡 Why attend?
- Hear directly from a senior industry leader
- Get inspired for your own career path
- No registration required – just drop by!
This session is open to students, PhD candidates, and postdocs from all disciplines who are interested in industry careers and want to learn more about working at one of the world’s leading chemical companies.
We look forward to seeing you there and having a lively discussion!
