In February 2025, Paderborn University was awarded the ‘HR Excellence in Research Award’. With this award, the European Commission recognises universities and research institutions that systematically work to improve the working conditions of their researchers.
 

As part of this HRS4R (Human Resources Strategy for Researchers) process, the University has defined six strategic areas for action and developed specific measures, for example to promote career development or improve the supervision and management culture. In order to further enhance the visibility of Paderborn University as an attractive place to work for international researchers, the measures also focus on the expansion of bilingualism in various areas at UPB.
 

During the event, the HRS4R coordinator will provide an overview of the process at UPB and present the initiatives and measures that have been launched as part of HRS4R to further strengthen the framework conditions for researchers at this University.
 

Take this opportunity to find out more about the HRS4R process, ask questions and learn how you can support it.

Further information on the HRS4R process at Paderborn University can be found here.

The Jenny Aloni Centre for Early Career Researchers is a network of all the support services for doctoral candidates and postdocs at Paderborn University. Amongst other things, international doctoral candidates can receive support with planning academic stays abroad.

For this International Tuesday, Dr. Henriette-Juliane Seeliger invites international doctoral candidates at UPB to join and learn more about the different options for going abroad during the doctorate, such as presenting at international conferences or preparing a research visit of several weeks.

The info session provides a basic overview of the steps to take when planning to go abroad. Participants will learn about the different types of stays, funding options, and receive tips for the search for potential supervisors for a research visit. There will also be room for questions and discussion at the end of the event. 

Numerous researchers are exposed to severe and persistent threats in their countries of origin as a result of acute crisis situations. In light of this, it is of particular importance that internationally engaged institutions such as Paderborn University actively promote opportunities for academic reorientation. Since 2019, Paderborn University has been committed to supporting at-risk scholars in the spirit of academic freedom. The positive experiences gained in this context reaffirm the University’s resolve to continue and strengthen its engagement in this important area.

Against this background, the Welcome Services cordially invite all interested staff members, especially potential mentors, to an information event that will provide deeper insight into the situation of at-risk researchers hosted at Paderborn University. The event will offer an overview of selected funding and fellowship programmes—most notably, the University’s involvement in submitting applications for the Philipp Schwartz Initiative and its participation in the (regional) Scholars at Risk network. Furthermore, the Welcome Services will present their support services tailored to the needs of this specific group

In addition, Volker Verhoff, Coordinator for Refugee Students at the International Office, will present different funding programmes and support options for refugee students at Paderborn University. 

To facilitate our planning for the event, we kindly ask you to register via this link.