Contact
Graduate & Professional Training Center ProTrainU
Albert-Einstein-Allee 11
O 25, Room 424
89081 Ulm
phone: 49 (0) 731 - 50 36295
e-mail: protrainu(at)uni-ulm.de
Welcome to the Graduate & Professional Training Center Ulm - ProTrainU
ProTrainU is the central coordinating office to support young researchers at Ulm University in the following areas:
- general advising
- career development
- start-up funding for doctoral candidates, postdocs and early stage researchers
On our website you will find general information about pursuing a doctorate at Ulm University, an overview of possible contact persons for questions about academic careers, the courses offered by ProTrainU and other university submissions, as well as information about possible start-up funding.
If you miss anything or have recommendations which might be helpful for others as well, e.g. ideas for courses, please contact us.
We are looking forward to your mail or call and are happy to assist you.
Coordination Office
News
July 16, 2026
Welcome-Event for new PhD students and postdoctoral researchers (in English)
when: Thursday, July 16th, 10:00 am - 12:00 noon
where: Senatssaal, Helmholtzstr. 16, 89081 Ulm
what to expect:
- Overview of programs and services for PhD students and postdocs
- Opportunity to meet and connect with representatives from key support structures and service units at Ulm University
- Time for questions, networking, and exchanging experiences
- Refreshments and snacks
Please register in advance - last minute visitors are also very welcome without prior registration!
Course program 2026
Our free training program covering a range of interdisciplinary qualifications is now online and open for registration.
You can find an overview of our courses on our page “Qualification Programs”.
Detailed course descriptions with learning objectives and content, as well as an overview of available places, can be found on the registration page ...
Dates and Events
June 09 + July 06, 2026
Good Scientific Practice D
Time: Tue. & Mon., 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Trainer: Dr. Peter Schröder
Format & Language: Online (English)
Target Group: Doctoral students, postdocs
June 18 + 19, 2026
“Starting your PhD: Expectations – Preparation – Orientation"
Time: Thu. + Fri., each from 09:00 am - 04:30 pm
Trainer: Dr. Annika Bartsch
Format & Language: Online (Englisch)
Target Group: Doctoral students in their first year, prospective PhD/doctoral candidates
July 3, 2026
“Job Focus: From Research to Profession for Doctoral Researchers and Postdocs"
Time: Friday, from 09:00 am - 05:00 pm
Trainer: Vincent Konrad
Format & Language: In-person (Englisch)
Target Group: Doctoral students, postdocs
September 21 + 25, 2026
“Self-Management in your PhD-Process: Strengthening Resilience & Self-Care"
Time: Mon. + Fri., each from 09:00 am - 12:00 noon
Trainer: Dr. Gesa Krämer
Format & Language: Online (Englisch)
Target Group: Doctoral students
Septembre 23 + Octobre 08, 2026
Good Scientific Practice E
Time: Wed. & Thu., 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Trainer: Dr. Peter Schröder
Format & Language: Online (English)
Target Group: Doctoral students, postdocs
October 21 + November 10, 2026
Good Scientific Practice F
Time: Wed. & Tue., 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Trainer: Dr. Peter Schröder
Format & Language: Online (English)
Target Group: Doctoral students, postdocs
November 24 + December 17, 2026
Good Scientific Practice G
Time: Tue. & Thu., 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Trainer: Dr. Peter Schröder
Format & Language: Online (English)
Target Group: Doctoral students, postdocs
Would you like to be informed about all news from ProTrainU by Email?
Then subscribe to the mailing list
- "doktoranden@lists.uni-ulm.de" or
- "postdocs@lists.uni-ulm.de"
at https://imap.uni-ulm.de/lists/home or contact us. We use these mailing lists to send out regular newsletters, e.g. about the course programme, start-up funding and other topics.