Apply Now: Mentoring Programmes for Female Doctoral Candidates and Postdoctoral Researchers at the University of Cologne

Are you planning your next career steps in academia or considering career prospects outside of the university? The University of Cologne’s mentoring programmes in HR development offer female PhDs and doctoral candidates exactly what they need.

The new program cycles of Cornelia Harte Mentoring, International Female Scholars Mentoring and Gender Mentoring-Agency will start in January 2027, and you will benefit from:

•    Individual mentoring by mentors of your choice
•    Workshops & coaching on communication, self-positioning, and career development
•    Networking with other female scientists

For more information about our offers and the application process, please visit the University of Cologne’s Mentoring & Equal Opportunities website.

Information event: On Tuesday, September 1, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., the HR development cordially invites all interested women to a digital information event. Register now and find out more: https://uni.koeln/6VDCU

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