Gender Equality and Equal Opportunity at the University of Mannheim

The University of Mannheim considers the equality of women and men to be an important university policy goal. With this goal in mind, many responsible persons at the University of Mannheim actively work together. The focus is on the promotion of scientific careers for women as well as on the reconciliation of studies, scientific work and career with family responsibilities.

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Zwei Forschende stehen im Flur des Ostflügels und unterhalten sich lächelnd. Neben ihnen steht ein Kinderwagen.

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Apply now: FAiR@UMA – Support for women and FLINTA* researchers with significant family responsibilities

The University of Mannheim invites women and other FLINTA* researchers to apply for funding under the Professorinnenprogramm 2030. Applications are open until 8 May 2026. The FAiR@UMA (Family Assistance in Research) program supports women and other FLINTA* researchers with significant family ...

Drei Frauen sitzen an einem Tisch und unterhalten sich.

New Funding Program: “Equal Opportunity Initiatives”

With the new funding program “Initiatives in Equal Opportunity,” the Office of the Equal Opportunity Commissioners at the University of Mannheim now supports activities and projects by academic and non-academic staff that advance gender equality. Eligible are self-initiated projects that cannot be ...

Drei Personen sitzen am Tisch eines Seminarraums und unterhalten sich.

Launch of Campaign “Women in Research – Success Stories @UniMA”

On the occasion of International Women’s Day on 8 March, the university’s central equal opportunity commissioners—Professor Karin Hoisl and Christiane Koch—have launched the campaign “Women in Research – Success Stories @UniMA” on LinkedIn. The posts included focus on successful female researchers ...

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Applications Now Open for acadeMIA, Career Development Program for Women and Other FLINTA* Doctoral Candidates

The University of Mannheim invites women and other FLINTA* individuals to apply for the one-year acadeMIA program. The program is open to doctoral candidates from all disciplines at the university. Applications are open through 10 April 2026.

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Information for Academic Staff Members

Enhance your scientific profile: with financing options, training programs, and personal advice. Families will find information on childcare and the Parent and Child Room, among other things.

Mann und Frau schauen gemeinsam in ein Heft, der Mann wird beraten.

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Information for Administrative Staff

We advise you on how to reconcile family and career. Here, you will find information on childcare, telework, caregiving, and the university’s equal opportunity commissioners.

vier Studierende sitzen auf dem Ehrenhof der Universität Mannheim.

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Information for Students

Get to know your options when things get too much, such as extending examination deadlines for students who have to care for children or sick relatives or taking advantage of childcare services and personal counseling.

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Information for the Equal Opportunity Commissioners of the Schools

The basics of successful work at a glance: In this section, you can find the proportion of male and female students in your school, a guide to equal opportunity in appointment procedures, and information on the budget designed to provide relief and flexibility for informal caregivers (Entlastungsbudget).

Events

06 May 2026

9:30 a.m.

Start of the acadeMIA programme for female doctoral students

On your way to the top? Take part in our doctoral program acadeMIA and take one year to enhance your individual profile. Get in contact with role models of the university at small-scale events and expand your scientific…