Trimberg Research Academy - TRAc

The University of Bamberg's research profile is characterised by lively research activities within the main subject areas of education, society, and culture. Supporting young scholars in their attempts to advance their academic careers is deemed an essential concern of all university members.

The Trimberg Research Academy (TRAc), named after the medieval polymath Hugo von Trimberg, was founded as a central institution in 2009. TRAc is primarily committed to strengthening the university's research environment.

At the University of Bamberg, TRAc collaborates with several partners, all of which share the aim of strengthening the university's research environment. For international scholars, the university's Welcome Center offers useful practical information and support.

Our Service

• General support for all doctoral candidates (as regards formalities related to a PhD, transferable skills, scholarships etc.)
• Providing support for all postdoctoral and well-established researchers as regards general questions related to the continuation of their acadeic career and the acquisition of external funding
• Supporting Bamberg Graduate Schools and other structured doctoral programmes in organising courses related to obtaining transferable skills
• Organisation and conduct of regular attractive and informative events, such as the " TRAc Doktoranden-Akademie"

Structure

TRAc consists of three sections: "Schools", "Projects", and "Senior Researchers"

• Schools comprises various forms of PhD programmes, such as Bamberg Graduate Schools, Research Training Groups etc.) associated with TRAc.
• The Projects section provides the opportunity for post-doctoral researchers to associate themselves with the University of Bamberg via independent, externally funded projects.
• Excellent professors emeritus who have rendered outstanding services to the University of Bamberg may been invited by the university's board of management to act as mentors for younger scholars on a honorary basis wihtin the section Senior Researchers.