First audition? Applying for (Junior) Professorships

On December 10, 2026, the Unit for Research Funding (VIII.3) offers the workshop FIRST AUDITION? APPLYING FOR (JUNIOR) PROFESSORSHIPS with Trainer Dr. Dieta Kuchenbrandt.

The aim of the seminar is to inform you about the most important phases of the appointment procedure for W1 to W3 professorships in Germany and to provide you with advice and tips for your applications.
The seminar will first deal with the procedure and formal aspects of the appointment process. Subsequently, all central application documents (especially CV, cover letter, concepts) will be discussed and partly illustrated with sample materials. In the third part, the expectations and requirements in the hearing with the appointments committee as well as important preparation steps are discussed. You will receive tips on how to structure your academic presentation and teaching demonstration. In addition, the most frequently asked questions and topics in the committee interview are presented. The seminar is intended to give you a first overview of the topic.

Date and time: December 10, 2026, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (approx. 4 hours)
Registration opens: October 29, 2026
Registration deadline: November 26, 2026
Language: English
Format: Interactive Online Workshop (Zoom)
Who can participate? LMU Postdocs

More information and registration (you have to login with your LMU account)

To ensure an interactive and practice-oriented experience, places are limited. Registration does not guarantee participation. Confirmed participants will receive a separate confirmation email after the registration deadline. Once all places have been filled, a waiting list will be set up. We encourage you to register early to secure your spot!