Application and Timeline
Eligable to apply are:
- Accomplished female researchers on the postdoc career level
- Very accomplished late-stage Ph.D. students with a clear innovative research vision
- Very early-stage independent group leaders (max. 7 years after receiving Ph.D. + explained reason for break) will also be considered in the competition
Within the WIMA we keep the range more open as we do not want to exclude late very successful PhDs as well. The only limit is this 7 years after the PhD.
When our jury evaluates the candidates, they very much take your career stage into account and also the way the application is written besides of course scientific excellence.
Please note:
- Scientists with faculty or tenure track positions are not eligible to participate
- Re-applications are possible if you have not been one of the 6 finalists at previous WIMA events.
- Application phase is open from 3 March to 8 June 2025
- Selected candidates for the final in Aachen will be contacted until mid July 2025