Info Events
Dezernat 7 offers a series of information events in the research funding area in which central topics relating to third-party funding applications are presented. The aim is to provide an overview of the entire application process from finding the right funding format, the application itself, important cross-cutting issues and support options at Osnabrück University. The regular info events are offered every semester. Inquiries about the information offered and to arrange individual consultations can always be directed to the research advisors in Dezernat 7.
External event in the region of interest
Research in Europe - Academic Career Day on 5 May 2026 at the University of Münster
9 am - 4.15 pm, Schloss (main University building)
Event language: English
Target group: students of higher semesters and graduates, who wish to pursue a doctoral project, doctoral and post-doctoral researchers as well as multipliers. Attendees from outside the University of Münster are warmly welcome to this regional event.
Participating organizations are: DFG, DAAD, AvH, Leibniz Association, Max Planck Society, BAM, DBU, Studienstiftung, Münster Center for Emerging Researchers.
Registration opens on March 20, 2026.
Upcoming special events
International Research Projects – What makes them worth your while
The event will take place on April 9th, 2026, at 14:00-15:30h (sharp) in StudiOS (19/124).
The target group is all scientists at the University of Osnabrück who have completed their doctorates.
This in-person event will focus primarily on the fact that international research projects can be worthwhile not only in terms of third-party funding. A brief overview of the main funding opportunities for international research will be followed by a contribution by Prof. Andreas Focks (IUSF Research Center) on his experiences with international research: How are international contacts established, how do they develop over time into networks, and how do they lead to innovative research projects? After the brief presentation and input, there will be time for a group discussion.
We look forward to your participation in this event. The number of participants is limited. The event will be held in English.
For better planning, we kindly ask you to register early by email. Questions can also be sent by email to: daniel.rueffer@uni-osnabrueck.de
The European Research Council (ERC) – ERC Starting Grants
The event will take place online on April 21st at 11:00-12:00h (sharp).
The target group is all scientists at the University of Osnabrück who have completed their doctorates.
The online event serves to provide information and facilitate discussion about the ERC's Starting Grants. These grants offer outstanding funding for basic research projects. Early-career scientists are eligible to apply. After a brief introduction to the framework conditions of the Starting Grants, Prof. Tim Kietzmann (Institute of Cognitive Science) hereinafter will briefly present his ERC project and share some of his experiences with the application process and the implementation of the project.
We look forward to your participation in this event. The number of participants is not limited. The event will be held in English. The link to the event will be provided by email after non-binding registration.
For better planning, we kindly ask you to register in advance by email. Any questions can also be sent by email to: daniel.rueffer@uni-osnabrueck.de
Registration
Please register for the courses directly in Stud.IP.
For further information or if you have any questions about registering for a course, please contact the research advisors.
Newsletter
The events are also announced via the FIT research newsletter.