The Women’s Representatives in the Departments and their deputies are responsible for promoting structurally disadvantaged groups and offering help in cases of discrimination, bullying and sexual violence. They are elected by the female members of the Zentrum für Kulturtechnik. The term of office is two years. 

The duties of the women’s representative are defined by the Berlin Higher Education Law and the provisional constitution of Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin.

Tasks:

• Promoting an appropriate proportion of women and other structurally disadvantaged groups (in particular people with a migrant background, from non-academic families, people of colour):
  • in recruitment and appointment procedures and in structural planning
  • during studies
  • in doctoral and postdoctoral studies
  • on the path to professorship
• Improving the reconcilability of studies and family life
• Providing advice and assistance in cases of discrimination, bullying, sexual harassment and/or experiences of violence

Website of the Central Women’s Representative

The Women’s* Representatives at the Zentrum für Kulturtechnik

Sarah Elena Link
Gesa Grimme (deputy)

Contact: zfk.frauenbeauftragte@hu-berlin.de

As your women’s* representatives, we would like to support or initiate own projects here at the ZfK. If you have any ideas or requests regarding activities (training courses, workshops, etc.) that would be of interest to you, please write to us or approach us directly: zfk.frauenbeauftragte@hu-berlin.de.

Applications for women’s funding in 2025 at the Zentrum für Kulturtechnik

All women* involved in the centre are eligible for the women* funding. The funding is intended to support women* in their academic and professional careers and to provide lasting incentives for gender equality and the elimination of the underrepresentation of women*.

What is fundable?

In principle, the funds can be used for a wide range of projects and activities, e.g. for participation in conferences and workshops, for research purposes, for teaching and guest assignments by women* or on the subject of equality and women’s* research, for work equipment and printing costs, or for the costs of projects, further training, language courses, etc. It is important that they are used either for career-promoting activities or to strengthen research on women*.

How do I apply for funding?

Applications must be submitted in writing, including a description of the project and a written explanation of how it contributes to equal opportunities or promotes your career: zfk.frauenbeauftragte@hu-berlin.de

How much funding is available? 

A total of €4,000 is available for the current year. As a rule, project funding of up to €400 can be applied for. Higher applications may be considered in part or in full, depending on the availability of funds and the urgency of the request.

Is there a deadline? 

Applications for the current year can be submitted until 30 June 2025 at the latest.