PhD interConnect
Where global minds meet, connect, and level up!
At Osnabrück University, internationalization it’s part of what makes our academic community exciting, diverse, and forward-thinking. As a proud program of the International Office, the PhD interConnect Project is right at the heart of this mission.
What’s PhD interConnect all about?
In a globalized world, universities need community, cultural exchange, and diversity. That’s where we come in. Think of us as your campus hub for all things international PhD life.
Our project supports and empowers international doctoral students. We want to make your PhD experience in Osnabrück not just successful, but meaningful and enjoyable. Our goals include:
- Connecting international and local PhD students
- Creating space for intercultural experiences
- Supporting your academic journey
- Helping you navigate the German academic landscape
- Improving your everyday quality of life
We tackle topics that matter most to PhD students from all corners of the world:
- Academic performance
- Migration & integration
- Mental health & well-being
- Intercultural exchange and community building
Boost Your PhD – Join “PhD interConnect” : Call for Applications: "PhD interConnect"
Within the framework of the PhD interConnect project for international PhD students, Osnabrück University’s International Office invites international doctoral candidates who are not employed by the university to apply for one of four fee contracts (a so-called “Honorarvertrag”). Each contract amounts to 500€ and covers the period until the end of the Summer Semester 2026.
What’s in Our Program?
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PhD interConnect Café Schedule
2026 (January – June)
| Month | Date | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Januar | Wed., Jan. 14, 2026, 4 p.m. - 8 p. m. | PhD interConnect Writing Café, |
| Wed., Jan. 28, 2026, 4 p.m. - 8 p. m. | PhD interConnect Board Game Café | |
| February | Wed., Feb. 11, 2026, 4 p.m. - 8 p. m. | PhD interConnect Writing Café |
| Wed., Feb. 25, 2026, 5 p.m. - 9 p. m. | PhD interConnect Café Meeting (TBA) | |
| March | Wed., Mar. 11, 2026, 4 p.m. - 8 p. m. | PhD interConnect Writing Café |
| Wed., Mar. 25, 2026, 4 p.m. - 8 p. m. | PhD interConnect Café Meeting (TBA) | |
| April | Wed., Apr. 15, 2026, 4 p.m. - 8 p. m. | PhD interConnect Writing Café |
| Wed., Apr. 29, 2026, 4 p.m. - 8 p. m. | PhD interConnect Café Meeting (TBA) | |
| May | Wed., May. 13, 2026, 4 p.m. - 8 p. m. | PhD interConnect Writing Café |
| Wed., May. 27, 2026, 4 p.m. - 8 p. m. | PhD interConnect Café Meeting (TBA) | |
| June | Wed., Jun. 10, 2026, 4 p.m. - 8 p. m. | PhD interConnect Writing Café |
| Wed., Jun. 24, 2026, 4 p.m. - 8 p. m. | PhD interConnect Café Meeting (TBA) |
Join us!
- Would you like to join our network? Join our WhatsApp group
- Are you interested in getting involved as a team member for the upcoming semester? Take a look at our most recent call for applications
- No WhatsApp? Join our PhD interConnect Café group through StudIP here!
Come connect with us. Your global community is already waiting for you!
Kontakt
Dr. Esteban Duran-Delgado
International Office
Neuer Graben 27
49074 Osnabrück
Raum: 19/105
Sprechstunde: Sprechzeiten: Eine Beratung erfolgt jederzeit per E-Mail. Per‐ sönliche Termine nach Vereinbarung. / Consultation any time by email. Personal appointments upon request.
