Mentoring programmes

The programme offers individual support from experienced HAW professors or an experienced or suitable person from science, business, administration or culture in order to plan the next career steps and to overcome challenges on the career path in a self-determined manner.

Target group: Connection to one of the nine participating universities of applied sciences in Baden-Württemberg as former and current doctoral candidates, post-docs, lecturers or new appointees (men, women, diverse)

What is special about this programme? The mentees have the opportunity to choose their mentor from across the university. They are not alone −  during the introductory workshop, they receive support from the mentee network and the organisation team. That way, mentees can ensure that they have the right mentor at their side and that they receive the best possible support on their individual path.  A great opportunity to network outside the university with professors and participants from other participating universities of applied sciences* in Baden-Württemberg.

Programme structure:

• Bilateral discussions between mentees and mentors
• Workshops for both sides
• Professional input and exchange
• Networking between the mentees
• Kick-off, interim and final event

General conditions:

• Duration: 12 months
• Costs: Participation free of charge (travel costs to be borne by the mentee)

Contact person at HFU:  Internal link opens in the same window:Natalie Schramm

Application forms and further information for mentees and mentors:

• Download file:Application form for mentees_2026
• Download file:Information for mentees_2026

Participating universities: Evangelische Hochschule Ludwigsburg, Hochschule Biberach, Hochschule Furtwangen, Hochschule für Technik Stuttgart, Hochschule für Wirtschaft und Umwelt Nürtingen, Hochschule Karlsruhe, Hochschule Offenburg, Hochschule Ravensburg-Weingarten, Technische Hochschule Ulm

• Prof. Dr. Katja Gutsche (HFU mentor) and Prof. Dr. Darko Katic (HfT mentee): “The exchange on career paths, university teaching, and research opens up new perspectives and supports personal and professional development. We look forward to the upcoming meetings and further collaboration.”
• F. Stetter: “HAWKarriere as a mentor: You're not only doing something for others, but also something for yourself.”
• R. Inderst: “The HAWKarriere mentoring programme is the Mentos in the Coke of offers! It's fast-paced and fun.”
• C. Eckstein: “A great network that benefits both mentees and mentors.”
• M. Strohmann: “HAWKarriere is the perfect start to a university career.”

Not every mentoring journey begins with a fixed programme. If you consciously decide against a mentoring programme, do not fit the target group of the programmes listed above, or are simply interested in shaping mentoring relationships, the HFU Mentoring Guide offers you a valuable alternative. It provides practical support for establishing and successfully shaping a mentoring relationship on your own initiative.

The guide conveys the central principles of mentoring, clarifies roles and expectations, and shows the opportunities that lie in a well-prepared mentoring partnership. It provides structured guidance through all phases, from getting started to setting goals and agreements to conclusion.

The guide is supplemented by specific checklists, templates, and examples that you can use directly in practice. Whether you are just starting out or are already in a mentoring relationship, the Mentoring Guide serves as a guide, working basis, and source of inspiration.

In addition, we offer a short mentoring guide for mentors that highlights the key points for this role.

Interested in the HFU Mentoring Guide? Then simply send us an email at karriere(at)hs-furtwangen.de with the subject line “HFU Mentoring Guide.” We look forward to hearing from you!