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• Awards for Young Scientists
  Five young scientists from the University of Siegen have been honoured for their outstanding achievements.
  
  
• The European Research Council as a Career Booster
  The university informed scientists about the funding possibilities of the European Research Council (ERC).
  
  
• Darya Mozhayeva Receives Young Scientist Award
  PhD student Darya Mozhayeva from the Department of Chemistry and Biology at the University of Siegen has been awarded the DAAS Prize of the German Chemical Society (GDCh).
  
  
• Who Watches the Watchmen?
  The House of Young Talents is already represented in the first issue of the new University of Siegen Research Magazine "future".
  
  
• 13 Tenure-Track Professorships to Support Young Scientists at the University of Siegen
  The University of Siegen has successfully applied for the tenure track programme with its proposal prepared by the House of Young Talents under the responsibility of the Prorector for Research and Future Academics; all 13 tenure track professorships applied for by Siegen have been approved. The funding for the University of Siegen amounts to almost 12.3 million euros.
  
  
• The European Cuckoo at the Annual Reception of the House of Young Talents
  In addition to numerous scholarship recipients and mentors, the European cuckoo was also a guest at the annual reception of the House of Young Talents, as it was used an example of a master in lying in the interdisciplinary dialogue on the subject of "Lies - in negotiations and in the animal kingdom" between the biologist Prof. Dr. Klaudia Witte and the jurist Prof. Dr. Peter Krebs.
  
  
• The House of Young Talents at the AESF Autumn Meeting 2019
  The House of Young Talents is contributing two workshops to the autumn meeting of the Arbeitsgruppe Empirische Sonderpädagogische Forschung (AESF) from 22 to 23 November 2019 in Siegen.
  
  
• Reception for International Junior Researchers
  On November 19, 2019, numerous international doctoral candidates accepted the invitation to the Reception for international junior researchers at the University of Siegen, which was jointly organized by the Welcome Center and House of Young Talents.
  
  
• Notice: Call for Applications
  ENROPE Intensive Study Week#2 on Plurilingualism and Education: https://enrope.eu/isw2 29.06-03.07.2020, Sorbonne Nouvelle (Paris III)
  
  
• Notice: Call for Participation
  ENROPE Online Study Phase #2: Networking and collaboration in the field of plurilingualism and education
  
  
• Call for Proposals - Collaborative Doctoral Partnerships (Joint Research Centre JRC)
  The European Union has issued a call for proposals for the programme "Collaborative Doctoral Partnerships" of the Joint Research Centre (JRC), the science and knowledge service of the European Commission, in 13 thematic fields.
  
  
• The HYT in Querschnitt 03/2019
  The House of Young Talents is featured in issue 03/2019 of the university newspaper Querschnitt.
  
  
• The HYT in Querschnitt 04/2019
  The House of Young Talents is featured in issue 04/2019 of the university newspaper Querschnitt.
  
  
• The HYT in Querschnitt 01/2020
  The House of Young Talents is featured in issue 01/2020 of the university newspaper Querschnitt.
  
  
• Welcome to the new Scholarship Recipients of the HYT Young Academy!
  The House of Young Talents warmly welcomes - this time from afar - its new scholarship recipients, who took up their scholarships on 1 April.
  
  
• Notice: OEduverse Research Ethics Course: July 6-8, 2020
  Ethical dilemmas may arise in all stages of the research process, ranging from stating your research objective, through data collection and analysis, to reporting and publishing your findings.
  
  
• "A Fantastic Opportunity for the Whole University"
  The University of Siegen has won funding from the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation program for a large-scale project aimed at strengthening the mobility and career development of scientists. It gives experienced researchers from around the globe the opportunity to work as visiting fellows in Siegen.
  
  
• Notice: Wolfgang Popp Award for Gender Studies
  The Center for Gender Studies Siegen (Gestu_S) once again announces the Wolfgang Popp award for gender studies.
  
  
• The HYT in Querschnitt 02/2020
  The House of Young Talents is featured in issue 02/2020 of the university newspaper Querschnitt.
  
  
• Notice: Hector Research Career Development Award
  The Hector Research Career Development Award will be awarded for the first time this year by the Hector Fellow Academy: The aim is to promote and support the scientific career of researchers in the natural and engineering sciences, medicine or psychology at an important point in their career.
  
  
• Online Conference “PhD and PhD Supervisor Training for Sustainable Leadership” on October 8, 2020
  Invitation to the online conference “PhD and PhD Supervisor Training for Sustainable Leadership” on October 8, 2020 - Dr. Daniel Müller from the House of Young Talents involved.
  
  
• HYT Semester Programme Published
  The House of Young Talents has published the programme for the winter semester 2020/21.
  
  
• Notice: Last Call for Initial Funding for ERC Starting Grants (EaSE-2020)
  EaSE-2020, the university's internal support programme for the preparation of a Horizon 2020 proposal, will expire soon!
  
  
• Notice: Dissertation and Thesis Sprint
  The "Dissertation and Thesis Sprint" is about fast ideas, prototypes and quick decision making and is inspired by the model of Book and Design Sprints.
  
  
• Notice: Start-up and Innovation Management Training
  In the context of the ventUS project and in cooperation with the priME Academy, the university offers a free, two-day start-up and innovation management training for research assistants, doctoral and postdoctoral researchers using the priME Simulation Innovation.
  
  
• Apply Now for Scholarships for Master's Students and Doctoral Researchers!
  The University of Siegen announces, through the House of Young Talents, scholarships to promote excellent master's students and doctoral researchers.
  
  
• Additional Course: "Sozialwissenschaftlich Forschen unter Corona-Bedingungen"
  New joint HYT and GRK event (in German): "Sozialwissenschaftlich Forschen unter Corona-Bedingungen: Chancen und Risiken von Online- bzw. Distanzerhebungen", 15 January 2021, 09:00-13:00, Online via Zoom
  
  
• Notice: Call for Participation
  ENROPE Online Study Phase #3 and ENROPE Multiplier event
  
  
• The HYT in Querschnitt 03/2020
  The House of Young Talents is featured in issue 03/2020 of the university newspaper Querschnitt.
  
  
• Notice: Call for Applications "Deutscher Studienpreis 2021"
  The Körber-Stiftung is looking for dissertations relevant to society. Junior researchers from all disciplines can apply for the Deutscher Studienpreis until 1 March 2021.
  
  
• The HYT in Querschnitt 01/2021
  The Young Academy portrait series is continued in issue 01/2021 of the university newspaper Querschnitt.
  
  
• HYT semester programme published
  From proposal writing to thesis defense and DFG research proposals, the House of Young Talents (HYT) is again offering numerous courses and events for junior academics in its new programme for the summer semester 2021.
  
  
• Virtual get to know each other at the HYT Young Academy
  The House of Young Talents welcomes ten new scholarship recipients
  
  
• Notice: Online Session: Authentic Leadership in a VUCA world
  On 7 May 2021 there will be an online seminar with Chris Mould, David Woollcombe and Jeremy Lefroy from 09:00 to 12:00.
  
  
• Apply Now for Scholarships for Doctoral Researchers!
  The University of Siegen announces, through the House of Young Talents, scholarships to support excellent doctoral researchers.
  
  
• Going abroad – Coming to Siegen
  The University of Siegen is hosting its first Virtual International Day on June 10.
  
  
• Notice: Summer School - Hackathon
  OEduverse Summer School - Hackathon "Design your Research Environment" 21-25 June 2021 (Online)
  
  
• The HYT in Querschnitt 02/2021
  The university newspaper Querschnitt reports several times on the House of Young Talents in issue 02/2021 .
  
  
• Notice: Call for applications Hector Research Career Development Award
  The Hector Fellow Academy again invites applications for the Hector Research Career Development Award. The aim of the award is to promote and support the scientific career of researchers in the natural and engineering sciences, medicine or psychology at an important point in their career.
  
  
• Portrait of Young Academy alumnus Fabian Dittrich at the alumni network
  What is a "Schlafonaut"? Fabian Dittrich, former scholarship recipient of the HYT Young Academy, tells the alumni network of the University of Siegen about his start-up.
  
  
• HYT certificate programme starts on 1 October 2021!
  The House of Young Talents, the partner for all career questions, expands its offer for advanced doctoral researchers and postdocs.
  
  
• HYT semester programme published
  In addition to numerous "classics", the House of Young Talents also offers events in the winter semester 2021/22 that are aimed at very young doctoral researchers („Was Promovierende am Anfang ihres Dissertationsprojekts wissen sollten“) and for very experienced junior academics („Wie wird man eigentlich auf eine Lebenszeitprofessur berufen?“).
  
  
• Notice: Online panel discussion on future challenges for PhD supervisors
  What high level competences should society expect from doctoral graduates?
  
  
• Notice: Online talk about DFG funding opportunities for postdocs on 9 November 2021
  Germany’s largest independent research funding organisation offers funding opportunities for all career stages between doctorate and professorship
  
  
• Apply Now for Scholarships for Doctoral Researchers!
  The University of Siegen announces, through the House of Young Talents, scholarships to support excellent doctoral researchers.
  
  
• International PhD Reception on 16 December 2021
  All international PhD Students and their Supervisors are warmly invited to this year’s PhD Reception on 16 December 2021 at 18:00. Due to the Corona-Pandemic the event will take place online via zoom.
  
  
• Notice: Horizon Europe Information Event MSCA/ERC on 27 January 2022
  The new EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (Horizon Europe) offers a wide range of funding opportunities for traditional collaborative projects as well as special programmes that support the mobility and career development of researchers (Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions) and the implementation of groundbreaking ideas by excellent individual researchers (ERC).
  
  
• „With a PhD you prove that you can solve problems independently“
  Professor Holger Schönherr encouraged PhD students in his keynote at the „Reception for International PhD Students and Their Supervisors“ the week before Christmas. Yalda Yazdani, musicologist from Iran, was awarded the DAAD Prize.
  
  
• The HYT in Querschnitt 03/2021
  The university newspaper Querschnitt reports several times on the House of Young Talents in issue 03/2021.
  
  
• Notice: Online course "Authentic Leadership" for doctoral students 14-18 March 2022
  The TVD chair offers an online course on the topic "Authentic Leadership" together with an international team of lecturers from universities in Denmark, Sweden, Finland and Estonia.
  
  
• Notice: Call for applications "Begegnungszonen" of the Joachim Herz Foundation
  The Joachim Herz Foundation is once again promoting interdisciplinary exchange in the natural sciences through the "Begegnungszonen" programme. The programme supports events for young natural scientists.
  
  
• HYT semester programme published
  In addition to numerous classics (such as „Einführung in das qualitative Interview“ and „Forschungsanträge stellen am Beispiel der DFG-„Sachbeihilfe““), the House of Young Talents also has some completely new events in its programme for the first time in the summer semester 2022 (such as „Karriereboost durch Social Media“).
  
  
• Notice: Call for applications “Fulbright Scholarships for Young German Scientists in Doctoral Studies”
  Fulbright Germany funds young German scholars to conduct a four- to six-month research project at a U.S. university or academic institution that is directly related to their academic dissertation already underway and that begins between 1 January and 31 June 2023.
  
  
• Apply Now for Scholarships for Doctoral Researchers!
  The University of Siegen announces, through the House of Young Talents, scholarships to support excellent doctoral researchers.
  
  
• Notice: Gerald D. Feldman Travel Grants of the Max Weber Foundation
  The Max Weber Foundation is again announcinc Gerald D. Feldman Travel Grants this year. The travel grants support academics in the qualification phase during short research stays abroad and thus promote transnational research work that gives new and original impetus to the humanities and social sciences.
  
  
• HYT semester programme published
  In the winter semester 2022/23, the House of Young Talents will again offer workshops on a wide range of topics: The spectrum ranges from agile project management and leadership in the digital age to SpeedReading and stress management.
  
  
• Information event "Research in Europe" on funding opportunities for young researchers
  Together with the European Liaison Office of the German Research Organisations (KoWi), the University of Siegen is organising the information day "Research in Europe" for junior researchers on 10 November 2022.
  
  
• The HYT in Querschnitt 01/2023
  In the current issue, the university newspaper "Querschnitt" reports on the House of Young Talents.
  
  
• Notice: Call for applications for a doctoral scholarship of the Gesellschaft der Freunde und Förderer der Universität Siegen e.V.
  The Gesellschaft der Freunde und Förderer der Universität Siegen e.V. opened a call for applications for a doctoral scholarship. Application is possible until 9 April 2023.
  
  
• Call for applications: Awards for Junior Academics
  As every year, the University of Siegen awards prizes to junior academics for outstanding accomplishments, including some awards in cooperation with regional institutions. Graduates who wrote an outstanding bachelor's, master's or doctoral theses in the past academic year can apply or be nominated.
  
  
• HYT semester programme published
  In the summer semester 2023, the House of Young Talents (HYT) will again offer workshops on a wide range of topics: The spectrum ranges from project management and dealing with conflicts in the team to presenting for scientists and mental health during the doctorate.
  
  
• Notice: Call for applications for the “Applied Photonics Award”
  The Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics and Precision Engineering IOF is awarding the "Applied Photonics Award" with a prize money of up to 3000 EUR for a total of three theses (bachelor's, master's/diploma and dissertation) that deal with innovative optical technologies for society and industry.
  
  
• Apply Now for Scholarships for Doctoral Researchers!
  The University of Siegen announces, through the House of Young Talents, scholarships to support excellent doctoral researchers.
  
  
• HYT launches coaching module for postdocs
  The need for orientation in the postdoc phase in academia is not uncommon: What happens next when my fixed-term contract expires? Will I stay in academia? What paths can I take outside academia? How do I become more visible as an academic? How do I prepare for the next steps in my career?
  
  
• Notice: Fourteenth round of the women-specific mentoring programme FraMeS of the University of Siegen.
  FraMeS - the women-specific mentoring programme of the University of Siegen will start its fourteenth round with an English-speaking cohort in spring 2024. An application is possible until 10 November 2023.
  
  
• Notice: Wolfgang Popp Award for Gender Studies
  The Center for Gender Studies Siegen (Gestu_S) once again announces the Wolfgang Popp award for gender studies.
  
  
• HYT semester programme published
  The House of Young Talents (HYT) offers interesting workshops on a variety of topics in the winter semester 2023/24: In addition to the popular classic "Crash Course Public Speaking", the programme also includes workshops on the basics of leadership or stress management.
  
  
• Notice: Doctoral funding by the Cusanuswerk
  The Cusanuswerk offers attractive doctoral scholarships that enable students to focus on a speedy doctorate. In addition to financial and non-material support, the scholarship includes, among other things, a diverse educational program, personal guidance, and a high degree of freedom and flexibility.
  
  
• HYT welcomes five new scholarship recipients
  Five new doctoral students will take up a HYT Young Academy scholarship in the winter semester 2023/2024.
  
  
• Notice: A look behind the scenes of Silicon Valley
  The Entrepreneurship Center of the University of Siegen invites everyone interested to a talk by Mario Herger, former head of development and innovation strategist at SAP.
  
  
• Notice: Funding programme for young researchers in the field of applied giftedness research
  In October 2023, the Karg Foundation will announce the William Stern Programme, a funding programme for young scientists in the field of applied giftedness research.
  
  
• Awards for young academics
  The University of Siegen, the districts of Olpe and Siegen-Wittgenstein, the Chamber of Industry and Commerce, the Dirlmeier Foundation and the DAAD honour graduates for their outstanding work and special commitment.
  
  
• Notice: Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes increases financial support for doctoral students
  The conditions for financial support from the Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes for academically excellent and committed doctoral candidates will be significantly improved.
  
  
• Apply Now for Scholarships for Doctoral Researchers!
  The University of Siegen announces, through the House of Young Talents, scholarships to support excellent doctoral researchers.
  
  
• Notice: Rita Süssmuth-Forschungspreis 2024 des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen
  The Ministry of Culture and Science of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia is once again awarding the Rita Süssmuth Research Prize for excellent gender-related research. The research prize recognises the scientific and social relevance of gender-related research.
  
  
• Notice: Multidisciplinary perspectives in research
  The Entrepreneurship Center at the University of Siegen offers a workshop for doctoral students on transforming research into business ideas.
  
  
• Notice: ERC Proposal Writing Workshop
  Together with Yellow Research from the Netherlands, the Research Service (Referat Forschungsförderung) will organise an online proposal writing workshop for researchers of the University of Siegen who want to submit a proposal for the upcoming or later calls of the European Research Council (ERC).
  
  
• HYT semester programme published
  The House of Young Talents (HYT) offers interesting events on a wide range of topics in the summer semester 2024: In addition to popular classics such as the "Crash Course Public Speaking" workshop, the programme also includes workshops on topics such as team communication and positive leadership.
  
  
• Apply Now for Scholarships for Doctoral Researchers!
  The University of Siegen announces, through the House of Young Talents, scholarships to support excellent doctoral researchers.
  
  
• Notice: Humboldt School "Planetary Health in NRW – Momentum for Change"
  Interested doctoral students and postdocs from all disciplines have until 30 June 2024 to register for the third Humboldt School ‘Planetary Health in NRW – Momentum for Change’.
  
  
• HYT welcomes five new scholarship recipients
  Five new doctoral students will take up a HYT Young Academy scholarship in the summer semester 2024.
  
  
• Participants in the HYT certificate programme receive certificates
  In the summer semester 2024, five participants in the HYT certificate programme received their certificate.
  
  
• Notice: Register now for events of the Postdoc Appreciation Week in Germany
  Inspired by the Postdoc Appreciation Week (PAW) in the US and UK, the PAW Germany coordination team invited researchers and research institutions, postdoc coordinators and research administrators across Germany to come together to create a special programme, events and social media campaign to appreciate the work of postdocs.
  
  
• Participants in the HYT certificate programme receive certificates
  In the summer semester 2024, two more participants in the HYT certificate programme receive their certificates.
  
  
• HYT semester programme published
  The House of Young Talents (HYT) offers interesting events on a wide range of topics in the winter semester 2024/2025: In addition to popular classics such as the "SpeedReading" workshop, the programme also includes workshops on topics such as agile project management and scientific research and writing in the age of AI.
  
  
• HYT welcomes five new scholarship recipients
  Five new doctoral students will take up a HYT Young Academy scholarship in the winter semester 2024/2025.
  
  
• Apply Now for Scholarships for Doctoral Researchers!
  The University of Siegen announces, through the House of Young Talents, scholarships to support excellent doctoral researchers.
  
  
• Notice: Navigating the European Competence Framework for Researchers
  Webinar: Join us 28 February 2025 at 10:00 CET for the first webinar in a series focused on the recruitment of researchers and their careers in both academic and non-academic public sectors. Organized under the ERA Talent project and its Community of Practice on Recruitment.
  
  
• HYT semester programme published
  The House of Young Talents (HYT) offers interesting events on a wide range of topics in the summer semester 2025: In addition to popular classics such as "Projektmanagement für Wissenschaftler*innen", the programme also includes workshops on topics such as self-marketing and “Intros und Extros als Führungskräfte“.
  
  
• Notice: Panel discussion at the ‘15 years of FraMeS’ anniversary event
  The “FraMeS” mentoring programme for female early-career researchers is celebrating its 15th anniversary.
  
  
• Apply Now for Scholarships for Doctoral Researchers!
  The University of Siegen announces, through the House of Young Talents, scholarships to support excellent doctoral researchers.
  
  
• HYT welcomes five new scholarship recipients
  Five new doctoral students will take up a HYT Young Academy scholarship in the summer semester 2025.