Aiming for a professorship in Germany

Career goal professorship: self-presentation in assessment lectures

Career goal professorship: a successful assessment lecture can be the crucial factor in clinching a professorship. What do´s and don´ts should be observed?

What is a junior professor in Germany?

Junior professors are able to teach and conduct research independently. ▶ Here, we provide information about requirements, responsibilities and salaries.

Professor salaries – what does a professor earn in Germany?

Professors and junior professors in Germany are paid according to the W salary scale, with base pay varying among the states.

Research funding for professors in Germany

There are a number of programs out there for academics who are just becoming established as professors or who rising up the academic research ladder. We provide a snapshot of five potential options.

Applying for a professorship

The documents to be submitted when applying for a professorship differ significantly from those in other professional fields. From the letter of motivation, curriculum vitae and list of publications to the teaching and research plan: What is essential in an application for a professorship and how should it be structured? A guide.

Professor titles in Germany

The title of “professor” is highly sought-after. But who is allowed to use it? And what do abbreviations like apl. Prof. or Prof. h.c. actually mean? An overview.

Professorship appointment process in Germany

In Germany, the best applicants for a professorship are selected via an appointment procedure. ▶ Procedure and duration of the appointment process