CORA Coaching Women for Research and Academia
About the Program
As a woman researcher at the end of the doctoral process, you are planning your further career in academia. You are well aware that career and personal development are essential to professionalism. And you are looking for the right strategy to attain your career goals. You want to consciously plan each phase of your career and reflect on the subject-specific conditions required. The University of Freiburg aims to support you professionally with coaching and training on strategic career planning.
The current call for applications ran until March 20, 2023!
The new round of the program started in May 2023 and will end in May 2024.
Target group
The program is intended for women researchers at the University of Freiburg who have submitted their thesis, women postdocs, assistant professors, and group leaders from all faculties.
Number of participants
Ten annually.
Program content
- One-on-one coaching with a maximum of eight sessions.
- Exclusive training sessions to complement the University’s regular advanced training program.
- Motivation through regular get-togethers of a peer group.
- Development of a network of women researchers.
Requirements
A requirement for participation is the intention of qualifying for a responsible position in research and academia. You should be prepared to take part in the CORA events.
Applicants must compile and submit their own applications, which must include the following (also see Downloads):
- Curriculum vitae
- List of publications
- A letter of motivation outlining the reasons and, if applicable, the urgency for participation in the coaching program as well as your further academic career plans.
- Academic degree certificates, particularly your doctoral degree certificate (when appopriate, proof of submission of the dissertation); awards, etc.
- Documentation of an employment contract with the University of Freiburg for at least a year from the start of the Coaching (1st of May 2023).
Please send all these documents in electronic form (please attach ALL in ONE PDF format, max. 3 MB). Please send the key data table separately in Excel format.
Only complete application documents will be accepted and processed. Please contact us if you have any questions about the program before you send off your application documents.
Coaches
The University of Freiburg has a pool of professionally-trained, certified coaches.
You can find a list of our coaches below.
Conditions
Confidentiality: Names of participants and the goals and contents of the coaching are confidential.
Quality assurance: We kindly request you to conduct a mid-term evaluation after four sessions. At the end of the coaching, the program will be evaluated to ensure the quality of the service.
Scope
Coaching: The purpose and the aim of the coaching are explained in the initial consultation with the coach. A framework agreement is signed by you, the coach, and the university. You and the coach decide together how often you will meet.
Training: These are exclusive sessions for program participants. Typically, participants from previous rounds are also invited. Attendance is mandatory for participants in the current round.
Network meetings: Every six to eight weeks, you will meet with other CORA participants and practice the method of peer counseling. You are expected to attend at least three out of six meetings.
Possible topics of coaching
- Clarification of roles
- Reflect on strengths
- Strategic planning for a visible external profile
- Reflecting on values
- Dealing with ambivalence
- Strengthening your research profile
- Making strategic plans
- Working on your vision
- Breaking the creative block
- Improving time management and setting priorities
- Reconciling academic and private life
- Dealing with extraordinary burdens
- Further developing your social competence (communication, leadership skills, team skills)
- Strengthening your ability to manage conflict
- Working conflict-solving
Dates
CORA dates 4th round (2022–2023)
CORA dates 5th round (2023–2024)
Contact
Department for Equality, Diversity and Academic Personnel Development
Mariana Vargas Ustares
Phone: +49 761 203-9053
mariana.vargas-ustares@zv.uni-freiburg.de
Office Hours
Monday 2:00–5:00 PM, Tuesday and Wednesday 9:00 AM–5:30 PM
Consultation Hours
Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays by appointment.
Only complete application documents will be accepted and processed. Please contact us with any program-related questions before submitting your application documents.
Downloads
Call for applications CORA
Application form CORA
Key-data-table CORA
CORA Coaches
Further offers of the Department for Equality, Diversity and Academic Personnel Development
Qualification Program for Postdocs and Advanced Postdoctoral Researchers