Promoting young scientists is one of the Helmholtz Association’s top priorities. We offer a wide range of training focusing on doctoral and postdoctoral students and young managers. In addition, the Association’s programmes aimed at children and teenagers, students and vocational trainees contribute to ensuring the supply of qualified personnel for future research.

At the Helmholtz Association, we hold ourselves to a high standard when it comes to talent management. Our strategy begins with targeted recruitment of highly-qualified staff at all levels, followed up with comprehensive support in helping them develop to their full potential. All talent management activities at the Helmholtz Association are based on the principle of equal opportunities for all, because people – men and women – are a scientific organisation’s most valuable asset, an asset that must be fostered and nurtured. The Pact for Research and Innovation places the necessary funding at our disposal to promote young women and men working in science, administration and infrastructure using the instruments outlined below.