Mission and Vision

We support junior researchers

GRADE is the central research academy of the Goethe University and offers multi-disciplinary qualification programs, guidance, and support to researchers during the early stages of their careers. 

It was established to create a high-standard environment for educating the junior researchers of all disciplines. Within GRADE, they are prepared for their professional careers in research, business and society.

GRADE offers a comprehensive set of services in order to:

Attend workshops from our extensive Training Program.

Meet experts from scientific and non-government organisations during our Career Talks.

Join with colleagues to set up your own GRADE Initiative (doctoral/postdoctoral working group) and take advantage of our financial as well as non-material support.

Discover the cultural side of Frankfurt, Hesse and Germany together with other doctoral candidates during our Social Events

Develop and maintain your own Network during our events - we bring doctoral candidates from all disciplines together.

Get advice on personal and research-related topics through individual coaching


Opportunity for individual career advice

Take advantage of our integration program for international doctoral candidates to support their start at the Goethe-University.

Learn German or English or improve your language skills together with other doctoral students with ours Language Courses.

Have your manuscripts checked for correct English by our Language Service .




Chronik

Our current number of members and GRADE's development since its foundation in 2009, at a glance.





GRADE Members

 as of 2015
Doctoral Candidates 1266
Postdocs 232
Alumni 713