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The mentoring program for early-career researchers and students at TU Dresden supports participants in building, reflecting on and networking in various phases of their own academic career. It is aimed at students from the STEM fields who are interested in an academic career and would like to actively shape their professional future during their studies.

As part of the program, students gain a practical insight into everyday scientific life and have the opportunity to exchange ideas with scientists in a personal mentoring session. This enables them to get to know different career paths in science and learn how the theoretical concepts of their studies are put into practice. They are also familiarized with the structures, processes and regulations of the academic world, which gives them a deeper insight into how it works.

For early-career researchers from the Clusters of Excellence and DFG-funded research areas at TU Dresden, the program is a valuable opportunity to share their acquired knowledge and previous experience with students. At the same time, they can reflect on their own careers, expand their own network and further develop their skills in science communication.

New mentoring round 2025

The program starts in April 2025 with a kick-off event and ends in December 2025 with a certificate presentation ceremony. Students can complete the following content in around 40 hours:

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• mentoring meeting with personal insights into the career path and working world of a scientist:in
• Four workshops to strengthen interdisciplinary skills and soft skills
• Peer meetings among the students for further networking and exchange

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

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Ms Sophia Trotzer

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The mentoring program for early-career researchers and students is a cooperation program between TU Dresden and TUDIAS GmbH.
Further information can also be found on the website of the Graduate Academy of TU Dresden, the central point of contact and service centre for all questions relating to the doctorate and postdoc phase.

Further information on all questions relating to the doctorate and postdoc phase can be found on the Graduate Academy of TU Dresden and on the TU Dresden Diversity Management website.