Career Platform for Postdocs
Our Mission
GRADE ist the central institution of the Goethe University offering multi-disciplinary qualification programs, guidance, and support to researchers during the early stages of their careers.
Our goal is to ensure high-quality provision of professional development training to researchers who are in the early stages of their careers, while at the same time contributing to the university's strong academic reputation. This is accomplished in cooperation with the university's departments, senate, PhD candidates and postdocs on the basis of the established regulations on doctoral degrees and habilitation.
Postdocs in Focus
How GRADE can support you
GRADE was established to create a high-standard environment for educating the junior researchers of all disciplines. Within GRADE, they are prepared for their professional careers in research, business and society.
GRADE offers a comprehensive set of services in order to:
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Apply for the support program for Early Career Researchers - Fokus A|B |
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Attend workshops from our extensive Training Program |
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GRADE Postdoc Peer Groups offer the opportunity to meet in interdisciplinary groups for personal development through cooperative feedback, supported by a professional coach |
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Meet experts from scientific and non-government organizations during our Career Talks |
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Join with colleagues to set up your own GRADE Initiative and take advantage of our financial as well as non-material support |
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Join the GRADE Academies - they serve as a source of inspiration for confronting challenging problems in our society |
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Discover the cultural side of Frankfurt, Hesse and Germany together with other postdocs and doctoral candidates during our Social Events |
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Get advice on personal and research-related topics through Individual Coaching |
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Take advantage of an individual Research Supervision |
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Clarify your competence profile and possible future prospects during an individual career advice session |
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Learn German or English or improve your language skills together with others during our Language Courses |
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Have your manuscripts checked for correct English by our Language Service |