Individual Coaching

The Office for Gender Equality offers young female scientists at OVGU (doctoral candidates and post docs) the opportunity to take advantage of individual professional coaching.

Coaching is a professional consultation with the goal of implementing professional concerns. Coaching supports processes of self-reflection in order to recognize and solve problems (Deutscher Bundesverband Coaching e.V.).

 

Who is eligible to apply?

  • scientists of the OVGU (doctoral students, post docs)

 

What specifically is being promoted?

  • up to 3 individual coaching sessions of 60 minutes each with a professional coach within 6 months
  • individual coaching virtually or in person, but no coverage of travel expenses

 

How to apply for the grant?

Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg
Büro für Gleichstellungsfragen
Jenny Nießner
Universitätsplatz 2
39106 Magdeburg

  • You are also welcome to deposit your documents in the mailbox of the BfG (Building18/ Room 240) or send them by e-mail to: jenny.niessner@ovgu.de
  • Applications are approved subject to the availability of funding.

APPLICATION FOR INDIVIDUAL COACHING

 

Procedure of the coaching:

  • After reviewing your application, you will receive feedback from us about the approval and can contact the coach(es) with this confirmation.
  • You make an initial appointment with the coach for a coaching session (60 minutes). The coaching can take place virtually or in person. Please note that we do not cover travel expenses.
  • You agree with the coach if a preparation for the session is desired (sending your CV, brief outline of your concerns).
  • After the first appointment, you decide whether further sessions are desired and arrange the dates for these yourself with your coach. You can make use of a maximum of 3 sessions (within 6 months).
  • Payment is handled by the Office for Gender Equality and the individual coaches, participants do not have to pay in advance.

Last Modification: 19.07.2022 - Contact Person: Webmaster