Bring Your Ideas to Life through Independent Research
Enjoy comprehensive support tailored to your interests and career stage with the Argelander Program for Early-Career Researchers at the Argelander Competence Center. Named for Friedrich Wilhelm August Argelander, the program is designed to help you reach your goals within or outside academia. Through a combination of in-depth training, personalized guidance and financial support, we will help you develop as an independent researcher and pursue your own ideas.
Where Are You in Your Journey?
The Argelander Program for Early-Career Researchers is comprehensive support system to foster the development of young scientists at all academic stages. The Argelander Program is set on the triangular concept of orientation, qualification and support:
Orientation through Personalized Guidance
We understand that careers are as diverse as the people who pursue them. Through individual advising and coaching, we will help you chart the path that is right for you.
Qualification as a Competitive Advantage
With offerings from good scientific practice and academic writing to presentation techniques and management skills, our popular Doctorate Plus and Postdoc Plus training programs are designed by experts in your field to prepare you for a successful career.
Financial Support
On top of our own funding programs, the Argelander Program connects you with funding for young researchers at every level, from doctoral candidates to tenure-track professors. Opportunities include scholarships, travel subsidies, dissertation awards, research grants and more. Learn about funding for doctoral and postdoctoral studies.