Promotion of Young Scientists

Career support for young scientists

Successful translational research requires interdisciplinary and well-networked researchers who focus on the development of new therapies and preventive measures.

The central goals of our working group are:

  • imparting specialist knowledge
  • gaining competence for translational research
  • establishment of a professional, interdisciplinary and cross-indication network

In cross-center events, young scientists and researching physicians expand both their network and their knowledge of translational research.

The working group presents career opportunities in the DZG at conferences: Annual GAIN Conference.

Members of the working group
  • Dr. Brigitte Fröhlich, speaker (DZD)
  • Dr. Leonie Herrmann, speaker (DZD)
  • Dr. Romy Kaminski (formerly Hribal) (DZHK)
  • Esther Mantey (DKTK)
  • Erik Geyer (DKTK)
  • Prof. Dr. Silke Meiners (DZL)
  • Dr. Rory Morty (DZL)
  • Dr. Doreen Franke (DZL)
  • Dr. Nadja Käding (DZIF)
  • Dr. Franziska Dag (DZIF)
  • Dr. Silke Thul (DZNE)
  • Dr. Martin Gerchen (DZPG)
  • Dr. Nancy Freitag (DZKJ)
  • Dr. Carolin Ruther (DZKJ)
  • Dr. Maria Watzlowik (DZKJ)
DZG Early Career News
Cooperations

Lunchtime Career Talks

Discover personal and inspiring career paths: At the DZG Lunchtime Career Talks, experts from science, industry and management share insights into their careers.

These talks are designed for doctoral candidates and postdocs, offering opportunities for learning, orientation and networking.

Topics in 2026

Meet a Sciencepreneur | Career in Academic Research | Job Paths in Pharmaceutical Industry | From Bench to Bedside: Clinician Scientists in the DZG

30 March, 2026

Bridging the worlds of research and business

With: Benjamin Winkeljann, Co-founder and CEO of RNhale, group leader at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München and DZL

Time: 13:00-14:00
Location: online

"Gemeinsam junge Talente fördern", Article on the Lunch Time Career Talks in DZG magazine Synergie (in German)

30/03/2026
13:00-14:00, online

DZG Training Programme Translational Research

Beyond the bench – Turning discoveries into treatments

Translating research findings into practice is a complex multi-stage process. The DZG Training Programme ‘Beyond the Bench - Turning discoveries into treatments’ is aimed at young scientists from all DZGs who are interested in translational research.

This one-year programme includes

  • three in-person workshops
  • two online seminars
  • support from mentors

All interested young DZG scientists can participate in the online workshops. On-site events and mentoring are limited to 15 selected program participants.

Workshops 2026/2027
  • Pitch your project and think big | 15.-16. Juni 2026, Berlin
  • From target to hit to lead to candidate| Oktober 2026, online
  • Potential partners and project pitch | 18.-19. Januar 2027, Berlin
  • Funding opportunities by the DZG and beyond | April 2027, online
  • Wrap-up and best practices | 10.-11. Juni 2027, Berlin

Entire Program

Program language is English. Registration is possible in good time before the respective events.

DZG Science and Career Day

Experiencing successful translation at first hand and improving their own career skills in workshops - this is what young researchers can do at the "DZG Science and Career Day". This exchange format has been taking place annually since 2023.