Institutional Postdoc Structures and Networks
Freie Universität Berlin hosts a broad portfolio of junior research groups supported by major funding bodies, offering group leaders autonomy to build teams and pursue original research. The university also supports early-career researchers via the Dahlem Research School, providing professional development and career mentoring.
The Research Service Centre provides targeted consultation on national and international funding options, personalized funding strategies and guidance for securing third-party funding. A central offering is the Humboldt Research Fellowship, intended to facilitate the transition from PhD to postdoc.
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Postdoctoral roles at TU Berlin can be funded either through the university budget—typically for five years with teaching requirements and the opportunity to pursue a Habilitation—or through third-party grants, with more flexible terms. TU Berlin also offers opportunities to lead junior research groups and the Center for Junior Scholars supports applications for a diverse array of postdoc funding lines.
Europe’s largest university hospital provides a dynamic environment for postdoctoral researchers in clinical and biomedical fields. Rahel Hirsch Scholarships are a great opportunity for postdocs seeking a professorship track while the BIH Charité Clinician Scientist Program aims to integrate research and practice. Charité publishes regular calls for applications on its website.