Workshops for ombudspersons: role concepts, mediation and conflict management

Once again in 2026 and 2027, the DFG is offering "Workshops for ombudspersons: role concepts, mediation and conflict management". 

You can still sign up for two training events in 2026:

• Basic workshop: 12 to 13 October 2026 (Berlin)(externer Link)
• Follow-up workshop: 23 to 24 November 2026 (Siegburg)(externer Link)

Please consult the flyer(Download) (in German only) for further details.

In 2027, there will be three basic workshops. You can already sign up for the basic workshops (part I).

• 5 to 6 April 2027 (Siegburg)(externer Link)
• 21 to 22 June 2027 (Berlin)(externer Link)
• 25 to 26 October 2027 (Siegburg)(externer Link)

Training events on good research practice

When offering training on good research practice, it is possible to make use of courses and presentations that have been developed by the German Research Ombudsman with the support of the DFG. Individual modules can also be used if necessary, depending on the content and requirements of the course.

Here you can find the curriculum for courses on good research practice(externer Link) in all research disciplines.