Market of Opportunities 2025
A brief insight into the Honours-Programme's stand at the Market der Möglichkeiten 2025
Honours programme for Future Researcher
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Market of opportunities in the foyer of Carl-Zeiß-Straße 3
Image: Dr. Dörte GoldensteinInformations about the Honours Programme
The Honours Programme presented itself to interested students on Thursday, 9 October 2025, at the Market of OpportunitiesExternal link. At the Honours Programme stand, participants were able to find out about funding opportunities for talented and research-oriented students.
With over 90 exhibitors, the Market of Opportunities is the largest fair at Friedrich Schiller University in Jena. This year, numerous institutions, initiatives and groups presented themselves on topics such as support in studies, careers, society, politics, the environment and culture. Institutions, initiatives and groups also presented themselves on topics such as music, media, international affairs, religion, health and sport.
Information stand of the Honours Programme with staff Members of the Graduate Academy
Image: Dr. Dörte GoldensteinCall for applications 2026
From end of March/beginning of April to beginning of May 2026, students who are at least in their fourth semester of a degree programme can apply for funding via the university's application portal.
Who can apply for funding?
Excellent students at Friedrich Schiller University who are interested in research can apply with their own small research project and in tandem with a supervisor experienced in research (professor or postdocs with at least two years of research experience after completing their doctorate).
Information material about the Honours Programme at the Market of Opportunities stand
Image: Jennifer MarkWhat documents do you need to submit?
• Letter of motivation (approx. 1 page)
• Curriculum vitae
• Certificates, proof of previous academic achievements, current grade point average
• Description of the type of supervision planned
• Explanation of planned participation in academic exchange (e.g. involvement in
research processes, participation in colloquia, working groups)
Please direct any questions you may have about the programme to:
The posters from the stand can be found here (Germanpdf, 10 mb · de und Englishpdf, 10 mb · de).