ViroCareer Compass 2026

Navigating Your Career in Virology

We’re excited to announce the 6th ACHIEVE Workshop of the Young Society of Virology, taking place 16–17 March 2026 in Heidelberg at the Youth Hostel Neuenheimer Feld.

This year’s workshop, “ViroCareer Compass,” will help you explore academic, industry and diagnostics career paths, boost your CV, get guidance on your first grant, and learn about funding opportunities for virologists.

We are welcoming applications from young virologists in the late PhD phase (3^rd year or later), Postdocs, and MDs (before board certification). For successful applicants we will provide accommodation and meals during the 2-day workshop (16-17.3.) and a scholarship covering registration fees of the 2026 GfV Annual Spring Meeting (17.3.-20.3.) in Heidelberg. For early researchers, which do not have a PhD or MD yet, we will also sponsor a one-year membership in the GfV. 

The two-day workshop will feature an inspiring career session with expert pitches from diverse fields, spanning academia, industry, clinical work, diagnostics, start-ups, and dual-career paths. You’ll have the chance to get your burning questions answered and leave with a personal career action plan. A key focus will be on crafting a strong CV for academia or industry. Learn what makes a CV stand out, in academia vs. industry and get practical tips to showcase your skills and experience effectively. The workshop also covers grants and pitches, providing an overview of funding opportunities, tips for securing money in the post-pandemic era, and guidance on crafting strong proposals and shaping your ideas for successful applications.

Applications should include a CV and a one-page motivation letter. Please complete the form at https://achieve.g-f-v.org/registration-workshop/.

Application is open until 04.01.2026.