Information on the event for guests and interested persons
Who can take part?
prospective doctoral students
doctoral students
postdoctoral researchers
When does the event take place?
Opportunity Week 2025 takes place at Ulm University from 14 until 18 July 2025. Registration takes place on the Opportunity Week main page. Places will be allocated on a first come, first serve basis. The registration deadline is 28 February 2025. After consulting with ProTrainU, Opportunity Week can be combined with a preceding and/or subsequent research visit at the respective host institute. Costs for travel and accommodation will be covered by ProTrainU (terms and conditions apply).
The institutes and facilities of Ulm University organise the bulk of the Opportunity Week programme and spend most of the time with the invited guests. They offer insights into their main areas of research and opportunities for cooperation. The Graduate & Professional Training Center ProTrainU contributes to the supporting program with selected events, including the welcome event, information on funding opportunities at Ulm University, a cultural excursion and the closing event.
Schedule
This table is intended to serve as a rough guide for scheduling. Minor changes at short notice are nevertheless possible.
| If applicable, previous research stay at the host institute | ||
| Monday, July 14, 2025 | 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM From 01:00 PM | Registration of guests and welcome Welcome event Lunch Stay at the respective research institute |
| Tuesday, July 15, 2025 | All day | Stay at the respective research institute |
| Wednesday, July 16, 2025 | 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM From 01:00 PM Evening event | Stay at the respective research institute Lunch Lecture on the topic of ‘Funding and career opportunities at Ulm University’ Get-together with the Doctoral Covenant of Ulm University |
| Thursday, July 17, 2025 | All day | Cultural event |
| Friday, July 18, 2025 | 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM 12:00 AM - 01:00 PM 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM From 02:00 PM | Final stay at the respective institute Lunch Final event organised by ProTrainU Graduation ceremony at Münsterplatz |
| Possible subsequent research stay at the host institute | ||
Further relevant information for you as a participant
How to get here
Ulm is easily accessible by plane, train and car. The main railway station offers regular connections to cities such as Stuttgart, Munich and Memmingen. Our International Office can provide you with further information.
Travel expenses
The Graduate & Professional Training Centre (ProTrainU) cannot cover the costs for round-trip flights and the use of public transportation in advance. These costs will be reimbursed afterward. Important: All receipts must be submitted in the original in order to be reimbursed. To sumbit your travel expense report, please download the German or English form. The travel expense report must be submitted within 8 weeks after Opportunity Week, at the latest by 30 September 2025, in order for your money to be reimbursed.
Please note: You will receive detailed information about your journey, the booking of your accommodation and transport options after you have reveived a binding confirmation.
Accommodation
A fixed contingent has been reserved for participants in central accommodation in Ulm.
Getting to Ulm University
The University is easy to reach by public transport. Buses and trams connect the city with the campus.
Goals of Opportunity Week
Opportunity Week 2025 gives young scientists from all over the world the opportunity to:
obtain information about career and funding opportunities in Ulm.
gain insights into the research location Ulm University and one of its institutes.
expand their networks and promote interdisciplinary co-operation.
Why visit Ulm University?
Outstanding research location
Ulm University is a leading research hub in Germany with an outstanding infrastructure that promotes interdisciplinary collaboration in a dynamic environment. The University is also the centre of Science City, a dynamically growing environment with top-notch research institutes, clinics and tech companies.
Excellence in research
Leading in areas such as ageing, sustainable energy storage, quantum research, big data, artificial intelligence and trauma sciences. Our University offers innovative solutions to current scientific challenges, supported by large collaborative projects and hosting a Cluster of Excellence.
Interdisciplinary co-operation
Close cooperation between faculties and institutes promotes interdisciplinary exchange and opens up new avenues of scientific discovery. Our researchers conduct internationally recognised top-level research that benefits society.
International networks
We promote the exchange of knowledge and technologies with partner institutions worldwide. The international diversity on campus with 10,000 students creates an environment that inspires science and innovation.
Discover Ulm!
Some facts about Ulm
Ulm, located in the south-western state of Baden-Württemberg, is a lively city with a unique blend of tradition and modernity. An economically dynamic region and the birthplace of Albert Einstein, Ulm offers both historical sights and a diverse cultural scene.
Historical sights
Visit Ulm Cathedral with the world's highest church tower and the picturesque old town along the Danube.
Cultural diversity
Ulm offers numerous museums, theatres and festivals throughout the year. Enjoy the cultural diversity of the city.
Quality of life
Experience the welcoming atmosphere of a city with around 130,000 inhabitants, separated from the Bavarian city of Neu-Ulm by the Danube. Ulm has a high standard of living and a vibrant community.
Interested in taking part in Opportunity Week? Get in touch with one of the institutes or organisations that match your research focus early on. You can find an overview on the following website.
Do you have any questions about Opportunity Week? Please contact us!
Coordination office
from left to right: Dr. Cornelia Estner, Christoph Sindel, Annette Wegerhoff, Martina Riegg, Clarissa Gobiet
Contact
Graduate & Professional Training Center ProTrainU
Mr Christoph Sindel
Albert-Einstein-Allee 11
O 25, Room 414
Phone 49 (0) 731 - 50 15389
E-Mail christoph.sindel@uni-ulm.de