We offer:
as well as information
Workshops
Date: at any time (after registration by the Graduate Center)
Place: online
Target group: PhD students and master students interested in doing a PhD
The basis of all scientific work at the University of Passau are the recognized principles of scientificity such as honesty, work lege artis, documentation of results and consistent doubting of all results. Scientific misconduct damages the individuals involved, the university, and science as a whole. In order to create awareness of the basic rules and also to strengthen trust among scientists, the Graduate Center offers free participation in an e-learning tool on "Good Scientific Practice" designed by Goethe University Frankfurt.
Here you can request your online access:
If the performance of studies on humans, identifiable human material or identifiable data is planned, the opinion of the locally responsible ethics committee is required in principle.
On November 13, 2023 from 16:00-17:30, the Ethics Committee of the University of Passau will inform in a ZOOM event when it is necessary to submit an application for one's own research project and what requirements it must meet. Further information will be announced near the date.
We are pleased to present you with our
workshop program for the winter term 2022/2023
a selection of interesting, target group-specific events.
Your team of the Graduate Center
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For our workshops are still
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Service of the Transfer Centre
The Centre for Transfer and Start-up Promotion supports the scientists of the University of Passau in project planning and networking with partner companies from the business world.
The Transfer Centre has three spheres of activity. First, the Transfer Centre is to intensify and project the knowledge transfer activities beyond the disciplines, faculties and University. In particular, for knowledge transfer it has the following remit:
- lend support to chairs and institutes when initiating and coordinating research and development projects. At the initiation stage, this includes fundamental advice (first-level support) in legal matters, particularly concerning R&D contracts, patents and licensing. If research funding is to be applied for or research contracts concluded, e.g. in the form of a research and development agreement, the Research Services section of the University's Central Administration will assist the respective chairs and institutes.
- ensure exploitation of hitherto unused knowledge transfer potential across all disciplines by identifying ("scouting" for) particularly transfer-relevant research and matching them with potential users and transfer-related support schemes; the Transfer Centre is to provide support in the formation of internal and external consortia.
- communicate current topics from business and society to the chairs and institutes.
- pool all transfer-related activities within the University of Passau and communicating them to the public.
Further Information and contact are available on the Website of the Tranfer Centre:
Passau Young Researchers Excellence Centre
Within the framework of the Passau Young Researchers Excellence Centre (PYREC), the University of Passau promotes interfaculty collaboration among young researchers and offers a public space to present research results.
Every semester, university-wide colloquia are held in which junior researchers can publicly present their research.
We will announce the next date in due time.

Whether you want to find out about the opportunities of doing a doctorate in Passau, our funding opportunities, events or other points of contact, or have suggestions or ideas for us:
How can we help you?
+49 851 509-1500
graduiertenzentrum@uni-passau.de
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Service for external members of
the University of Passau
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Support for Ukraine
"The University of Passau is dismayed by Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine. Our special concern is for the students and academics at our four Ukrainian partner universities, and we feel for all members of our university community who are fearing for their families and friends in Ukraine during these days."
The University of Passau offers support to Ukrainian refugees.
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Drawing on both literary theory and cognitive science, the research of Dr. Mistreanu in the interdisciplinary field of cognitive literary studies encompasses a wide range of questions regarding the complex and intricate relationship between fiction and cognition. The work is twofold: on the one hand, she investigates the literary depictions of human mental activity, with a focus on contemporary French-language translingual fiction. She pays special attention to the representations of affect, creativity, imagination, thought and reason, and to the way these cognitive processes illustrate different cultural, social and political phenomena of our world, such as migration, minorities’ rights, upheavals and social justice movements. On the other hand, the work in the areas of literary theory and postclassical narratology explores, questions and aims to theorize different manners in which cognitive science can enrich our understanding of the interface between literary fiction and the human mind. In this presentation, Dr. Mistreanu will discuss some of the highlights of her research, talks about the two books she has authored so far, and introduces some of the topics she is currently addressing in her work.
The lecture will be held in English. All members of the University of Passau and interested members of the public are cordially invited to the event.
Fellowships and other notifications:
Purpose of program
Since its establishment in 1967, the John F. Kennedy Fellowship has been extended on acompetitive basis to post-doctoral German scholars in the process of writing theHabilitation or an equivalent research work. Applicants should indicate the preference ofHarvard University for their research projects. Fellows are expected to participate in theactivities and programs of CES, and to interact with faculty, Fellows, graduate students, and staff. Applicants should be working on topics focusing on Europe, transatlantic issuesand/or the United States. Eligible for the fellowship program are researchers from the follwing fields:
- Political Science
- Contemporary History
- Sociology
- Political Economy
- Economics
- Anthropology and other Social Sciences
The fellowship program will take place from 1st of September 2024 until 30th of June 2025
Eligibility Requirements
- German citizenship
- Applicants must have completed all requirements for the doctorate and be inpossession of the degree at the time of application
- Applicants must have completed their doctorate no more than 7 years prior to theapplication and may not hold a full professorship (W3 in the German case)
- Graduate of a German university (or a diploma equivalent to finishing a German university)
- Fluency in English
Fellowship Amount
- $65,000 for 10 months
- $5,000 for each accompanying child (up to 3 children) for the entire duration of the program. For each child 5 and under, an additional $1,500/month will be given for
childcare expenses. Fellows must submit daycare provider receipts before payments will be made.
- The stipend amount will be paid monthly over a period of ten months. An extension to stay at the Center for up to two months is possible, but additional payments will not be provided.
- Up to $1,500 for travel costs related to research or participation in conferences.
Application deadline is the 30th of October 2023.
Prof. Dr. Daniel J. Henderson
Prof. Henderson’s research focus is in Nonparametric Econometrics and Statistics, Panel Data Econometrics, Applied Microeconometrics, Economics of Education. However, his research encompasses various fields, including child health determinants, economic growth and development, environmental economics and international trade.
His extensive publication record includes prestigious journals. Notably, his work has been cited not only within economics but also across a diverse range of disciplines. He
presented in numerous conferences, seminars, and workshops. In addition to his research endeavors, Prof. Henderson actively engages in academic supervision and
teaching.
Prof. Henderson has been appointed as a European Science Foundation Expert, serving in the College of Expert Reviewers for Science Connect. Furthermore, he holds
memberships at various universities in Asia and Europe, contributing to international research collaborations. Since 2008, he has been a research fellow at IZA in Bonn
As a PICAIS Fellow at the University of Passau, Prof. Dr. Henderson will devote himself to his project "Dynamic nonparametric multidimensional panel data models with application to migration flows across Europe" until 31 July, in which he will be supported by Prof. Dr. Harry Haupt (Chair of Statistics and Data Analytics) and Dr. Joachim Schnurbus (Computational Statistics and Mathematics Teaching Unit).
Prof. Dr. Daniel J. Henderson
Prof. Henderson’s research focus is in Nonparametric Econometrics and Statistics, Panel Data Econometrics, Applied Microeconometrics, Economics of Education. However, his research encompasses various fields, including child health determinants, economic growth and development, environmental economics and international trade.
His extensive publication record includes prestigious journals. Notably, his work has been cited not only within economics but also across a diverse range of disciplines. He
presented in numerous conferences, seminars, and workshops. In addition to his research endeavors, Prof. Henderson actively engages in academic supervision and
teaching.
Prof. Henderson has been appointed as a European Science Foundation Expert, serving in the College of Expert Reviewers for Science Connect. Furthermore, he holds
memberships at various universities in Asia and Europe, contributing to international research collaborations. Since 2008, he has been a research fellow at IZA in Bonn
As a PICAIS Fellow at the University of Passau, Prof. Dr. Henderson will devote himself to his project "Dynamic nonparametric multidimensional panel data models with application to migration flows across Europe" until 31 July, in which he will be supported by Prof. Dr. Harry Haupt (Chair of Statistics and Data Analytics) and Dr. Joachim Schnurbus (Computational Statistics and Mathematics Teaching Unit).
Prof. Dr. Normann Witzleb
Prof. Witzleb has extensive experience in common law and civil law, specializing in privacy law, data protection law, law and technology, comparative law, torts law and
remedies.
During his academic career, he has held various significant positions, both as a professor and in administrative roles. Prof. Witzleb has published books, book chapters, articles and reports, covering a broad range of topics related to privacy, data protection and civil law.
Prof. Witzleb's expertise extends beyond theoretical research and practice. He works as a consultant and has been actively engaged in the policy and regulatory landscape
surrounding privacy and data protection. He has collaborated with government bodies, providing submissions and advice on privacy-related matters. In addition to being a
qualified German lawyer, he is a Barrister of the High Court and Legal Practitioner of the Supreme Court of the Australian Capital Territory
As a PICAIS Fellow at the University of Passau, he will work on his research project "Privacy and data protection in relation to artificial intelligence technologies: Evaluating the potential and effect of EU legislative initiatives for the Asia Pacific region" under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Kai von Lewinski (Lehrstuhl für Öffentliches Recht,
Medien- und Informationsrecht).
In our lecture series, we will present the DFG's funding portfolio for researchers in early career phases throughout the year: From an initial overview of the central funding opportunities for postdocs to individual individual funding programs such as the Walter Benjamin, Emmy Noether and Heisenberg Programs, alternating between German and English. Interested PhD students and postdocs from all disciplines are cordially invited to attend.
- 09.01.2023, 16:30 - 18:00: DFG Funding Opportunities for Postdocs (in English)
- 15.03.2023, 14:00 - 15:30: Emmy Noether Program (in German)
- 03.05.2023, 14:00 - 15:30: DFG funding opportunities for scientific careers (in German)
- 05/23/2023, 16:30 - 18:00: Walter Benjamin Programs (in English)
- 05.06.2023, 14:00 - 15:30: Heisenberg Program (in German)
- 09/21/2023, 16:30 - 18:00: DFG Funding Opportunities for Postdocs (in English)
- 25/09/2023, 16:30 - 18:00: Emmy Noether Programme (in English)
- 10.11.2023, 13:30 - 15:00: Walter Benjamin Program (in German)
- 12.12.2023, 14:30 - 16:00: DFG funding opportunities for scientific careers (in German)
From mathematical models against contaminated soils to the analysis of Putin's instrumentalization of pan-Slavism: Six Ukrainian scientists can advance their projects at the University of Passau for a year with the help of scholarships from the Volkswagen Foundation. The guests will conduct research at all four faculties.
The "DigiKol" sees itself as a network of doctoral and post-doctoral law students conducting research in the field of digitalization. The research focuses are broadly diversified in the various fields of law and cover, among other things, topics such as artificial intelligence, blockchain and platform regulation, as well as data protection and data business law issues. The DigiKol concept rests on three pillars: Exchange, Colloquia and Networking.
The BayWISS-Verbundkolleg Communikation | Media is one of eleven Verbundkollegs in Bavaria and thematically focuses on the central question: "What influence does the digital transformation have on public interest-oriented communication (journalism) and strategic communication (public relations) as well as on business models in the media?" It networks researchers in Bavaria across university types and provides a strong platform for developing synergies. Thanks to the lively network and non-material and financial support, outstanding graduates, especially from universities of applied sciences, become excellent researchers in the BayWISS-Verbundkolleg.
The Verbundkolleg Economics promotes cooperative doctoral studies at Bavarian universities of applied sciences and universities. There, scientists work, discuss and research together - across disciplines and universities. They combine scientific research and expert knowledge with practical application results and thus create targeted and demand-oriented innovation - for the economy, for Bavaria as a business location and beyond.
The funding program enables doctoral candidates to network and receive further training in the field of digitization as well as financial support for research activities as part of their doctoral project.
Doctoral projects by particularly qualified doctoral candidates that have a technically, economically or socially relevant focus that is significant for digitization are to be funded by the Bavarian State Ministry of Science and the Arts.
Admission to the Graduate Center enables participation in events and courses on current and relevant topics of digitization, as well as the receipt of a scholarship.
Participants of the Graduate Center also have access to all bidt events, can benefit from an interdisciplinary exchange with other PhD students as well as experts from science and society within the framework of networking events and working groups, and increase their visibility within the professional community and beyond.
The Graduate Center for PhD students is coordinated by bidt.
For calls for proposals and funding opportunities, please see the project page.