Networking

Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU)

Forum Young Cultural Sciences
The Forum Young Cultural Sciences offers JGU doctoral candidates and postdocs possibilities for networking and support. Several meetings per semester take place to discuss theoretical and methodological basics of Historical Cultural Sciences. Furthermore, papers are presented by members as well as outside speakers.

JUGGLE
The network JUGGLE – Junior Group Leaders in Life Sciences at JGU, founded in 2013, seeks to facilitate project coordination, scientific exchange and the use of joint research resources between young researchers situated at JGU, the University Medical Center, the Institute of Molecular Biology and the Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research. Moreover, it supports career development and research funding by public-sector institutions.

JuGUM (in German only)
JuGUM, which stands for the German Junior Researchers in the Humanities and Social Sciences at JGU, sees itself as a platform for doctoral candidates, postdocs and junior professors and contributes to networking, information sharing on funding options and representing interests at JGU.

Karpeia
Karpeia is the Ancient Studies Colloquium Mainz which brings together young researchers across all qualification stages from Mainz and the greater Rhine-Main area in order to exchange and discuss their research. It is generally open to everyone who is interested in ancient studies issues.

Nationwide networking

Die junge Akademie e. V.
The Junge Akademie is the first academy of young academics worldwide. It provides interdisciplinary and socially relevant spaces for outstanding young academics from German-speaking countries. It pursues two goals: fostering academic, especially interdisciplinary, discourse among outstanding young researchers as well as promoting initiatives at the intersection of academia and society.

German Association of Junior Professors (Deutsche Gesellschaft Juniorprofessur e. V.) (in German only)
This non-profit association is an interest group promoting junior professorships in Germany as well as junior professors’ teaching and research. It is the official contact point for the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF). The association aims at supporting junior professors financially and personally, offers a communication platform, contributes to network building and information sharing, and promotes and supports academic work.

German Association of University Professors and Lecturers
The German Association of University Professors and Lecturers is the professional association of scientists and scholars in Germany. It provides information on current developments and advice on legal matters. Members are supported through individual coaching that addresses applications, career issues, research funding and other key qualifications.

THESIS (in German only)
THESIS is an interdisciplinary network for young researchers serving interdisciplinary exchange as well as discipline-related support. In addition to an annual meeting, THESIS organizes workshops and seminars on discipline-specific relevant subjects and key qualifications beyond individual disciplines.