navigare - Career Coaching for International Females in Science

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Intensive research and teaching, collaborating with international partners from different disciplines, a vivid, flexible and cross-cultural working environment are important motivations for a scientific career. At the same time, working in a (foreign) academic system leads to many challenges. These range from different role-expectations (including gender roles), intercultural relations, to the understanding of career perspectives and structural differences in the higher education systems. In the context of high mobility requirements, an academic career places special demands on scientists with family responsibilities. In addition, outstanding scientific qualifications alone are often not sufficient for a successful career. Women in particular therefore frequently ask themselves whether they should pursue a scientific career and take the stony path to professorship.

navigare focuses on challenges and informal obstacles that especially women in international working environments might face. Together with a group of peers, the participants will learn reflection and coping strategies to actively develop their own career in the international science context. During the one-year programme, they will have the opportunity to build the basis for a strong network for mutual exchange and support.

To participate in the navigare programme, we ask you the following:

• an above-average commitment to developing your career in science,
• self-responsibility for achieving your objectives,
• a high motivation to learn with the group,
• sufficient resources of time and binding participation,
• an interest in reflecting gender biases in science.

At the end of navigare you will be given a certificate. To be able to certify your participation, you need to attend at least 75% of the seminars.