Information and Service pages for Young Academics

One of the UP’s objectives is to create outstanding conditions for researchers and lecturers. Its Area of Excellence, eight Focus Areas, nine Affiliated Institutes and numerous cooperation partners offer a wide range of opportunities to develop your academic career. 
Furthermore, the University also provides comprehensive Services to support you in the best possible way. We have collected relevant information and services to provide you with an overview of the structures, procedures and opportunities at the University and to make your work straightforward and smooth.

Doctoral Candidates

Information on the Research Training Groups and support, as well as networks and forums.

Postdocs

All relevant information on young academic groups, scholarships and advisory offerings of the UP.

Junior / Tenure Track Professorships

Internal university funding programmes

The University of Potsdam supports various goals and target groups (DE).

Potsdam Graduate School

Potsdam Graduate School is the competence and advisory center for young and advanced researchers.

Welcome Center Potsdam

Point of contact for international prospective and current postdocs for all issues related to the relocation to Potsdam.

Potsdam Transfer

Central scientific institution for start-ups, innovation, and the transfer of knowledge and technology.