Event Information for Guests and Interested Parties
Who can participate?
Prospective PhD/Doctoral candidates
PhD/Doctoral candidates
Postdocs
When does the event take place?
The Opportunity Week 2025 will take place from July 14 to July 18, 2025. Registration can be completed on the Opportunity Week main page. Places will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. The registration deadline is February 28, 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).
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 cooperation. The Graduate & Professional Training Center 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 | ||
Additional relevant information for participants
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 expense reimbursement:
The Graduate & Professional Training Centre (ProTrainU) ist unable to cover the costs for flights and public transportation in advance. These costs will be reimbursed afterward. Important: To reveive reimbursement, all receipts must be submitted within 8 weeks after the Opportunity Week, and no later than Sepember 30, 2025, to ensure your expenses are refunded. To sumbit your travel expense report, please download the German or English form.
Please note: Detailed information about your travel, accommodation booking, or transport options will be provided later once you receive a binding confirmation.
Accommodation
A fixed contingent has been reserved for participants in a central accommodation in Ulm.
Getting to Ulm University
The University is easily reachable by public transport. Buses and trams connect the city to the campus.
Goals of Opportunity Week
As part of the Opportunity Week 2025, early-career researchers from all over the world will have the opportunity to:
Receive information about career and funding opportunities in Ulm.
Gain insights into the research location of Ulm University and one of its institutes.
Expand their networks and promote interdisciplinary collaborations.
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. Additionally, the University is the heart of the “Wissenschaftsstadt” (Science Parks) Ulm, a rapidly growing area with top-tier research facilities, clinics and tech companies.
Excellent research
Leading in areas such as aging, 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 an ongoing Cluster of Excellence.
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Close cooperation between faculties and institutes fosters interdisciplinary exchange and opens up new pathways for scientific discovery. Our researchers conduct internationally recognized cutting-edge research that benefits society.
International networking
With partner institutions worldwide, we promote the exchange of knowledge and technologies. The international diversity on campus, with 10,000 students, creates an inspiring environment for science and innovation.
Discover Ulm!
Genereal information about Ulm
Ulm, located in the southwestern German state of Baden-Württemberg, is a vibrant city with a unique blend of tradition and modernity. As an economically dynamic region and the birthplace of Albert Einstein, Ulm offers both historical landmarks and a diverse cultural scene.
Historical landmarks
Visit the Ulm Cathedral, home to the tallest church tower in the world, 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 participating in the Opportunity Week? Contact on of the institutes or departments that align with your research focus early on. You can find an overview on the following website.
Do you have any questions about the Opportunity Week? Feel free to get in touch with 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
e-mail protrainu(at)uni-ulm.de