Science Management
Strengthening management capacities in scientific institutions
Traget group: Postdocs, Junior Professors, Tenure Track Professors
Language: German
Duration of the program: 9 month
The next call for applications has started. The application deadline is June 13, 2025. Please note that the program language is German.
We offer you the opportunity to take part in an online Q&A session on two dates before applying. There you can ask your questions directly to the program coordinator. Registration is not necessary. The following dates are available:
- May 16, 2025, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
- June 05, 2025, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Link: Zoom-Meeting; Meeting-ID: 688 8933 0665; Kenncode: 41492664

Programm overview
Science management requires extensive competencies and comprehensive knowledge of the organisation and control of scientific institutions. Participants in the program acquire fundamental and diversified knowledge for their everyday work that is adapted to the specifics of scientific organisations.
Program goals
Themes of the program:
- Introduction to Science Management
- Science organisations and legal foundations
- Management of universities
- Financial management
- Human resource management
- Project management
- Change management
- Quality management
- Science marketing
An integral part of the program is an accompanying mentoring. Experienced specialists in science management will accompany you during the program period. This allows insights into the everyday work of science managers and the clarification of individual career questions
Conditions of participation & Additional information
The program is aimed at postdocs of all scientific disciplines. Please note your status as one of the following:
- University of Potsdam
- Partner institutions
- External
The participation fee depends on your status. For further information please refer to the current announcement.
Application
Please submit the following application documents during the application period:
- Online-Registriation
- Letter of motivation
- Tabular curriculum vitae
- Preliminary confirmation of participation
- Coverage of costs
For detailed information, please refer to current announcement.

Contact person: Dr. Bettina Buchholz
Dr. Bettina Buchholz
Potsdam Graduate School
WIS | Wissenschaftsetage, 4th floor
Bildungsforum
Am Kanal 47
14467 Potsdam