Compass2Career

Compass2Career aims to support you, as Master’s students, in developing your skills in the areas of research, teaching and knowledge transfer. To this end, you will be integrated into existing team structures at the faculties of HTWK Leipzig as research assistants and gain comprehensive insights into academic life at the university. The aim is to spark your interest and curiosity in a career in academia and to clearly outline the steps required to pursue such a career.  

Our programme connects you with a professorship: as a research assistant, you will support professors in both research projects and teaching. In doing so, you will deepen your academic skills, discover potential career paths in academia and gain valuable insights into the role of a professor at a university of applied sciences.

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4. Programme dates
5. Information by target group
6. Our mentees

The application period for 2026/27 has begun.

• Start: in the 2025/26 winter semester
• Duration: two semesters from 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2026
• Hours: WHK position for 10–14 hours per week
• Application period: closed

•  Are you studying for a Master’s degree at HTWK Leipzig and will still be enrolled at the university for at least one year when the programme begins (at the start of the semester)?
• Are you interested in working as a research assistant and would you also like to explore your individual career plans?

If so, taking part in Compass2Career could be just the thing for you!

Further information for female Master’s students