SFB1551 & SPP2191 Joint Workshop on "Self-Leadership for Scientists – Look Within to Succeed.”
2026-10-11 - 2026-10-14 | Hotel Beau-Site, Valais, Switzerland, Chemin du Mont 13, 1927 Chemin-Dessus,, Switzerland
SFB1551 & SPP2191 Joint Workshop “Self-Leadership for Scientists – Look Within to Succeed.”
Following the very positive response to the first edition, we are pleased to invite you to participate on the workshop, “Self-Leadership for Scientists – Look Within to Succeed.”
This workshop, originally organised by the SPP2191 network, will be run by Melissa Davies and will explore key aspects of self-leadership, including self-awareness, self-confidence, and self-efficacy.
It also offers a supportive space for participants to exchange ideas, share experiences, and discuss strategies for navigating challenging situations in the world of scientific research.
Workshop details

Dates: October 12–14, 2026 (arrival: Sunday, October 11, by 6:00 p.m., departure: Wednesday, October 14 after lunch)
Location: Hotel Beau-Site, Valais, Switzerland
Participants: Primarily aimed at women in early career stages PhD/Postdocs of the SPP2191 and SFB1551 networks
Capacity: Limited to 14 participants (a few spots are still available)
Costs: Registration and training as well hotel fees are covered by SFB1551 central funds. Travel expenses are not included and must be covered by you.

If you are interested in joining for the full time, please contact the SFB1551 office, so we can reserve a spot for you. Registrations will be handled on a first-come, first-served basis, prioritising funded members of Phase II.
We look forward to welcoming you to this event!
Your SFB1551 & SPP2191 Teams
