doctora - Supporting women on their way into science

Networking & Co-Working

Innovation Lounge

Save the dates: Co-Working Sessions 2026!

Since October 2025, we have been offering a monthly co-working and networking format at the Urban Innovation Hub (uih!) in Heilbronn’s city centre. The series is aimed at doctoral researchers affiliated with Heilbronn University of Applied Sciences (HHN). Prospective doctoral candidates who are currently preparing for a PhD are also very welcome to join.

The following dates are scheduled for 2026:

  • Saturday, 21 February 2026 | 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (hybrid)
  • Wednesday, 11 March 2026 | 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, 18 April 2026 | 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
  • Thursday, 7 May 2026 | 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday, 3 June 2026 | 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, 25 July 2026 | 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

The co-working space on the first floor of the uih! offers a variety of work settings, including individual workstations with monitors, a workshop table, high tables, and a coffee lounge.

No prior registration is required—simply drop by, connect with peers, and work in a focused and supportive environment. If you are interested in participating online in one of the hybrid events, please send an enquiry by email to Kristina Epple

Doctoral orientation

We want to encourage women to consider a career in science and, if appropriate, to pursue a doctorate.

To this end, we offer regular workshops and individual counselling.

Support for female doctoral students

We provide female doctoral candidates with individual support tailored to their needs.

To this end, we first assess their needs in a personal consultation. Together, we plan the next steps to provide the best possible support. We can assist in the search for suitable mentors or offer small-scale financial support.

Ursula Ida Lapp-Scholarship

The Ursula Ida Lapp Scholarship supports a female doctoral candidate in the MINT subjects.

Future calls for applications will be announced here. 

11 February marks the annual International Day of Women and Girls in Science. This day of action recognises the crucial role of women and girls in science and technology, and aims to encourage, promote and support them.

In this context, the Department for Equity and Diversity would like to highlight the achievements of female scientists at Heilbronn University of Applied Sciences: Female scientists at HHN introduce themselves, provide insight into their work and explain their motivations for pursuing a scientific career.