Event Information for Ulm University Members
When does the event take place?
Opportunity Week 2025 will take place from July 14 to July 18, 2025. After consulting with ProTrainU, the Opportunity Week can be combined with a previous and/or subsequent research stay at the respective host institute. The costs for travel and accommodation will be covered by ProTrainU (terms and conditions apply) (Information for institutes).
The institutes and departments of Ulm University design the majority of the Opportunity Week program and will spend most of the time with the invited guests. They will provide insights into their research focuses and opportunities for collaboration. The Graduate & Professional Training Centre (ProTrainU) will contribute to the supporting program with selected events, including the welcome event, information about funding opportunities at Ulm University, a cultural excursion and the closing event.
Schedule
This table is intended to serve as a general guideline for scheduling. Changes may still occur at short notice.
| If applicable, previous research stay at the host institute | ||
| Monday, July 14, 2025 | Morning Afternoon | Registration of guests and welcome event Stay at the respective research institute |
| Tuesday, July 15, 2025 | All day | Stay at the respective research institute |
| Wednesday, July 16, 2025 | All day Evening event | Stay at the respective research institute Get-together with the Doctoral Covenant of Ulm University |
| Thursday, July 17, 2025 | Morning Afternoon | Cultural event Info event |
| Friday, July 18, 2025 | Morning From 02:00 PM | Final stay at the respective institute Final event and graduation ceremony at Münsterplatz |
| Possible subsequent research stay at the host institute | ||
Who can participate?
Prospective PhD/Doctoral candidates
PhD/Doctoral candidates
Postdocs
Important information for registration
Institutes and research groups from the following faculties can invite a limited number of participants from their research areas to the Opportunity Week. The allocated spots are as follows:
Natural Sciences: 15 spots
Engineering, Computer Science and Psychology: 10 spots
Mathematics and Economics: 10 spots
Spots will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, so we recommend early registration to secure spots for your guests!
Guests should register independently via the registration option on the main page of the Opportunity Week. The registration deadline is February 28, 2025.
Additionally, institutes and research groups must submit their participant list to ProTrainU (protrainu@uni-ulm.de) by February 28, 2025. Both the contacts and the invited individuals will receive a confirmation email. After confirmation, guests will receive further information on travel, accommodation, catering and the schedule of the Opportunity Week.
Goals of the Opportunity Week
A part of the Opportunity Week 2025, early-career researchers from all over the world will have the opportunity to:
Attract early-career researchers
Present current research projects to an international audience
Expand their scientific network
Promote international collaboration
Do you have any questions about the Opportunity Week? Feel free to 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
Albert-Einstein-Allee 11
O 25, Room 424
phone 49 (0) 731 - 50 36295
e-mail protrainu(at)uni-ulm.de