Mentoring-Program Join Science
For female Students and Researchers
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Are you interested in research and considering pursuing a PhD after completing your studies? If so, the Join Science mentoring programme offers an excellent opportunity to explore academia as a potential career path.
Join Science supports participants in building, reflecting on and networking in various phases of their own academic career. The programme is designed for students in STEM field at TU Dresden who are curious about a career in research. Through exchange with experienced scientists, insights into everyday research and networking with other motivated students, participants gain valuable experience, expand their professional network and explore whether pursuing a PhD is the right next step for them.
As part of the program, students gain a practical insight into the individual everyday scientific life of their mentor and have the opportunity to exchange ideas with a scientist in personal mentoring sessions. This enables them to learn about different career paths in science and ask their individual questions about doctoral studies at TU Dresden. This will give them a deeper insight into the structures, processes, and regulations of scientific work. In this way, students are guided through their decision-making process and gain greater clarity about whether a doctorate is the right way for them.
For Researchers from the Clusters of Excellence and DFG and DAAD-funded research areas at TU Dresden, the program is a valuable opportunity to share their acquired knowledge and previous experience with students in mentoring sessions. As important contact persons, they play a key role in helping students make the transition from their studies to a possible doctorate. At the same time, they can reflect on their own careers, expand their own network and further develop their skills in science communication.
The current course started in April 2026. However, you can register for the new course round in 2027. If you are interested in taking part, please send an informal email to: mentoringprogramm@tu-dresden.de
Mentoring is an individual developmental partnership between an experienced person (mentor) and a less experienced person (mentee). It is centered on the mentees' goals, questions and professional development needs. The mentoring relationship is built on personal, confidential and trusting exchange between equals, providing a safe space to discuss both academic and personal topics. It encourages mutual learning, enabling both mentors and mentees to gain new perspectives and learn from each other's experiences.
Mentoring Round
The program starts every year in April with a kick-off event and ends in December with a certificate presentation ceremony. Students can complete the following content:
- Mentoring meetings with personal insights into the career path and working world of a scientist
- Different workshops to strengthen interdisciplinary skills and soft skills
- Peer Talks among the students for further networking and exchange
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Contact us
Do you have questions about the mentoring program or need advice? I look forward to hearing from you.
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Coordinator Mentoring-Programm Join Science
NameMs Sophia Trotzer
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The mentoring program for researchers and students is a cooperation program between TU Dresden and TUDIAS GmbH.
Further information on all questions relating to the doctorate and postdoc phase can be found on the Graduate Academy of TU Dresden and and offers for women in science on the TU Dresden Diversity Management website.