Research Research with child(ren) and caring responsibilities

Working in higher education and caring for children or other dependents can present particular challenges. Having one or more children and/or caring for loved ones brings about many changes, including changes to your everyday working life at the university. To help you successfully combine your job, academic career and family responsibilities in a way that is rewarding and fulfilling, we have compiled information on the legal framework and support services available to you.

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Childcare

Reconciliation of work/research/studies and family is an important concern for Heidelberg University. The basis for this is professional and reliable childcare. The university offers both regular and flexible childcare options for the children of university members.

Counselling sessions

Clearing service ‘Science and family’

When a baby arrives, the Research and Family Clearing Service, together with the head of the institute, clinic or working group, offers a moderated counselling session to the parent who is taking over the childcare.

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University Sports Family

The university sports program supports the compatibility of family, work, and studies through its offerings. It provides family and children’s sports courses for employees, students, and their families. Discover the current programs for children and families on the university sports website and bring more movement into your daily life together!

Care

Caring for and looking after relatives

An increasing number of employees are faced with the challenge of simultaneously managing their work and caring for elderly or chronically ill relatives. Here you can find out how you as a caregiver can be supported.

Financial support

Individual funding

The University has set up an individual funding scheme to provide timely support in individual emergency situations.

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Schools

Here families can find an overview of the wide range of schools on offer as well as further information on reduced school fees at Heidelberg International School.

Raising awareness

News and further education

Here you will find all the latest news and current training programmes.

Household-related services

Concierge Service

The concierge service provides support with researching and arranging household-related services.

Further support

Dual Career Service

The Dual Career Service supports the partners of professors and postdocs who are new to Heidelberg University in continuing their own professional careers in Heidelberg and the region.

Your questions

Counselling

Andrea Steinmann and Marina Ladan from the Family Service will be happy to help you in person, by phone, video or email if you need advice on various offers.

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