From juniorfaculty at i-med.ac.at  Wed Aug  5 12:41:31 2026
From: juniorfaculty at i-med.ac.at (juniorfaculty)
Date: Wed, 5 Aug 2026 10:41:31 +0000
Subject: [Fa-l] Call: FWF ASTRA Awards
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Dear colleagues,
we would like to draw your attention the next ASTRA Awards call with deadline 10 September 2026.

Target group:
The programm is aimed at successful, internationally visible researchers from all disciplines who already have experience with independent research work
Funding period and funding amount
From ? 500,000 up to a maximum of ?1 million for a period of five years.
Requirements:

  *   The applicant must have the academic qualifications needed to lead the proposed research project
  *   Doctoral degree: Applicants must have a doctoral degree awarded at least 2 and not more than 9 years prior to September 30 of the year of submission
  *   For further details, please see the application guidelines<https://www.fwf.ac.at/fileadmin/Website/Dokumente/Foerdern/Portfolio/ASTRA/fwf_ast_application_guidelines.pdf>.
Further information
The FWF strongly recommends that the Medical University limits the number of applications submitted to 3?6. If you are interested in applying for this call, please contact Mar?a P?rez Mediavilla (maria.perez at i-med.ac.at<mailto:maria.perez at i-med.ac.at>) by 17 August 2026 at the latest.

Best regards,

Dr. Mar?a T. P?rez Mediavilla
Medizinische Universit?t Innsbruck-Medical University of Innsbruck
Forschungsservice -Research Office
Fritz-Pregl-Stra?e 3 5.Stock Raum 330
6020 Innsbruck
Tel.: +43 512 9003 70073

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From Verena.Aignesberger at i-med.ac.at  Mon Aug 10 14:13:36 2026
From: Verena.Aignesberger at i-med.ac.at (Aignesberger Verena)
Date: Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:13:36 +0000
Subject: [Fa-l] Postdoc Coffee Hour & Retreat
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Dear colleagues,

I hope you?re all enjoying the summer!
You are warmly invited to our next Postdoc Coffee Hour on Thursday, August 13, from 12:00?13:00 at the Faculty Club (Sch?pfstr. 41, 1st floor, to the right).
Bring your lunch, catch up with fellow postdocs, and enjoy an affogato!
At around 12:30, Wolfgang Freysinger, Workers? Council representative for scientific staff, will join us for a short introduction and an informal opportunity to ask questions, raise concerns, or simply have a chat.

A quick reminder: Registration for the Postdoc Alpine Retreat is open!
All postdocs from both basic science and the clinics are warmly invited to join us in the beautiful Obernbergtal. The retreat will feature peer-learning sessions as well as externally led workshops on science communication and speech training, with plenty of time to enjoy the stunning surroundings and connect with colleagues.
And the best part: travel, accommodation, and food are covered!
Find all information here<https://meduni-ibk.atlassian.net/wiki/apps/f74a7224-3950-4abc-9ec5-17d49c67075e/94aae7a1-bec7-41fd-b577-cd0d41b9409d/mantra/workspaces/default/events/1100349609> and register here<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScKWG5ASTlzp-_gRT_XrQD0HN3ajjufnnfdWHfgbO-LE_-W1A/viewform>.

We hope to see many of you at the Coffee Hour and, hopefully, at the retreat! For any questions, contact postdocnetwork at i-med.ac.at<mailto:postdocnetwork at i-med.ac.at> or join the Teams channel<https://teams.microsoft.com/l/team/19%3AVyU8XmE30NJGyWO9KQ7joM69GQWzr0c7g6bQXKo82is1%40thread.tacv2/conversations?groupId=fd5a493c-b5b6-4518-8f06-155645c69e3a&tenantId=d18f9d4a-2ea8-410a-8910-95d60cbf7750>.

Kind regards,
Verena


Verena Aignesberger PhD

Medizinische Universit?t Innsbruck
HR
Fritz-Pregl-Stra?e 3, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria
Tel.: +43 512 9003 71780
verena.aignesberger at i-med.ac.at<mailto:verena.aignesberger at i-med.ac.at>
https://www.i-med.ac.at/

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From postdocnetwork at i-med.ac.at  Mon Aug 17 17:42:40 2026
From: postdocnetwork at i-med.ac.at (postdocnetwork)
Date: Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:42:40 +0000
Subject: [Fa-l] Discover the Final Program: Postdoc Alpine Retreat
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Dear all,

Ever wondered how to get your research stories into the media? Or wished you could feel more confident and engaging when giving presentations? The Postdoc Alpine Retreat is here to help! Join us for an evening and morning packed with new ideas, practical skills, and a little adventure in the beautiful surroundings of Obernberg.

Thursday, September 24
At 4:00 PM, we?ll travel together by public transport to Obernberg, enjoy dinner, and then dive into an evening of Lightning Talks & Skill Sharing, a chance to exchange ideas and expertise across disciplines.
We?ll wrap up the evening with our Postdoc Retreat Treasure Hunt, where hidden clues, ciphers, and teamwork will put your collective problem-solving skills to the test.

Friday, September 25
The morning features two hands-on workshops designed to boost your communication skills:

  *   Science Communication with Benedikt Kapferer<https://benediktkapferer.at/> (journalist at ORF): Learn how journalists work and how to turn your research into compelling stories for the media.
  *   Speech Training with Thomas Lackner<https://www.thomas-lackner.at/> (actor & speech trainer): Develop practical skills to communicate with greater confidence, clarity, and impact.
After lunch, we?ll head out for a hike to Obernberger See before returning to Innsbruck in the late afternoon.


FAQ

  *   Who can sign up? ? Anybody who is a postdoc at MUI, all backgrounds are welcome
  *   Where can I sign up? - Sign up here<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScKWG5ASTlzp-_gRT_XrQD0HN3ajjufnnfdWHfgbO-LE_-W1A/viewform> until August 21!
  *   Where can I find the full program? ? Find all information here<https://meduni-ibk.atlassian.net/wiki/apps/f74a7224-3950-4abc-9ec5-17d49c67075e/94aae7a1-bec7-41fd-b577-cd0d41b9409d/mantra/workspaces/default/events/1100349609>.
  *   Should I come? ? Yes.
  *   Can special arrangements be made? ? We?ll try our best, let us know your needs via postdocnetwork at i-med.ac.at<mailto:postdocnetwork at i-med.ac.at>
  *   How much is it? ? Workshops, travel costs, accommodation in shared rooms, and meals are covered. You?ll only need to pay for your drinks.

We hope you?ll join us for two days of learning and exploring together!
For any questions, contact postdocnetwork at i-med.ac.at<mailto:postdocnetwork at i-med.ac.at>.

Kind regards,
The Postdoc Network


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From postdocnetwork at i-med.ac.at  Thu Aug 20 16:38:52 2026
From: postdocnetwork at i-med.ac.at (postdocnetwork)
Date: Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:38:52 +0000
Subject: [Fa-l] Last call to join us for the Postdoc Alpine Retreat!
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Dear all,
Last call to join us for the Postdoc Alpine Retreat!
Just a quick reminder for anyone who has been thinking about joining: registration closes tomorrow, August 21.
We?re heading to Obernberg for an evening and morning away from the lab, with a mix of communication training, networking, games, and time outdoors.
You can look forward to:

  *
Lightning Talks & Skill Sharing ? share ideas and expertise across disciplines
  *
Postdoc Retreat Treasure Hunt ? a fun team challenge to put your problem-solving skills to the test
  *
Science Communication workshop with ORF journalist Benedikt Kapferer
  *
Speech Training with actor and speech trainer Thomas Lackner
  *
A hike to Obernberger See on Friday afternoon
  *
Find all details here: https://meduni-ibk.atlassian.net/wiki/apps/f74a7224-3950-4abc-9ec5-17d49c67075e/94aae7a1-bec7-41fd-b577-cd0d41b9409d/mantra/workspaces/default/events/1100349609

The retreat is open to all postdocs at MUI, regardless of background or field.
? If you?d like to come, make sure to register by tomorrow, August 21  here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScKWG5ASTlzp-_gRT_XrQD0HN3ajjufnnfdWHfgbO-LE_-W1A/viewform !
If you have any questions or need special arrangements, contact postdocnetwork at i-med.ac.at.

We?d love to have you with us!
Kind regards,
Nico, Roos & Yousra for the Postdoc Network







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