Application movement.int-Rektorat-44-2026.05

Application movement.international

(PhD students & PostDocs)

Dear Applicant,

Please complete the application form and upload a current CV in tab format (under section 1). After submitting the form, you will receive a confirmation email.

If you have any questions, please contact us at: movement@uni-bielefeld.de

We look forward to receiving your application!

1. Personal Information

First Name*

Last Name*

Postal Address*

Date of Birth*

Place of Birth*

Telephone Number*

Mobile Phone Number*

Email Address*

Confirm Email Address*

Do you have children?

Yes

What are your personal interests?

CV*

2. Academic Background

Studies I (Undergraduate/Bachelor’s)

Institution*

Course*

Thesis Topic*

Degree (type, year)*

If applicable: Studies II (e.g. Master’s or others)

Institution

Course

Thesis Topic

Degree (type, year)

If applicable: Vocational Training: Field, Year of Completion

Doctoral Studies:

University / Faculty / Institution*

Sonstige Promotionsformen

Funding Type*

Sonstige Finanzierungsform

Start of Doctorate*

Is the Doctorate completed?*

yes

Title / Working Title of Dissertation*

3. Current Professional Activity

Employment at Bielefeld University as*

Supervisor(s) at Bielefeld University*

Do you currently have any academic contacts or collaborate with researchers in other countries? Please list the countries in which you have the most contacts*

(Current) end of contract period at Bielefeld University (An end of the contract period before the end of the movement programme duration is not a criterion for exclusion from the application process!)*

4. Career goals and development

The answers to the following questions will serve as a basis for the interview. Therefore, bullet points are sufficient here.

What attracts you to an academic career?*

What current challenges or difficulties do you experience?*

Which countries are attractive for your next career steps? In which countries could you imagine working in the future?*

5. About the Mentoring Programme

Previous experience Have you already participated in a mentoring programme in the past?*

Yes

Participation in movement Which aspects of the mentoring programme motivate you to apply?*

Which professional questions would you like to clarify for yourself within the mentoring programme?*

What should have happened during the programme period for you to feel that participation in movement has been worthwhile?*

What insights would you like to gain for yourself through exchange with your fellow mentees?*

Which topics would you like to make the central focus of your mentoring relationship?*

Mentoring tandem At the beginning of the programme, you will choose your mentor with our support. Please indicate your initial ideas for your desired mentor below. a) I would prefer

a female mentor

a male mentor

gender is not important to me

b) What is important to me in a mentor is*

similar research field

personal characteristics

career-related aspects

other

c) They should have academic experiences in the following countries

d) At what intervals would you be able to meet with your mentor?

Have you already identified a desired mentor?*

Yes

Finally, how did you find out about movement?*

Additional comments on the application

6. Declaration

Participation in the mentoring programme movement involves opportunities and benefits, and also certain obligations for you:

Participation in events and training sessions within the programme
Active engagement in the mentoring relationship and the interdisciplinary peer-mentoring groups
Participation in the evaluation and documentation of the programme
Timely notification of any changes in your personal circumstances that are relevant to the programme or mentoring relationship (e.g. taking up a position elsewhere, change of contact details, difficulties in the mentoring relationship)

I agree and confirm that I am able and have sufficient time to fulfil these obligations.*

I confirm that I am currently working as a scientist (PhD student/Post Doc) at Bielefeld University and therefore meet the requirements for admission to the programme.*

I confirm that the information I provided here is correct.*

Consent declaration

I hereby consent to the processing of my personal data as described in the privacy policy. This consent is voluntary and may be withdrawn at any time with effect for the future. Further information can be found in the privacy policy.*