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Events in Magdeburg
Startup Lounge: Networking for Founders
The Startup Lounge invites startups and founders from the region to an evening of open conversations, fresh perspectives, and valuable networking opportunities. The focus is on exchange among peers, short impulses on relevant startup topics, and personal insights into challenges, turning points, and successes.
The event is organised by Magdeburg-Stendal University of Applied Sciences, STIMULATE/transPORT/OVGU, and the Health + IT Campus/MiIT Project. Drinks and snacks will be provided in a relaxed lounge atmosphere.
Date: Wednesday, 11 November 2026, 4:00–8:00 p.m.
Venue: Magdeburg-Stendal University of Applied Sciences, Research and Development Centre (FEZ), Breitscheidstraße 51, 39114 Magdeburg
Participation: Free of charge
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ZSM Autumn Conference
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.
Getting Started for new PhD students & Postdocs
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
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
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
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