The Technical University of Darmstadt in Germany is offering financial support (between 1.800 € and 2.100 €) for up-to 12 months during transition phases (PhD to postdoc, postdoc to postdoc, and postdoc to junior research group leader). Eligible applicants are those who are studying at TU Darmstadt and want to continue at the University, those studying from external institutions, and those who are studying at TU Darmstadt and want to study and work at an external institution. Candidates will be judged based on scientific excellence (publications, awards and scholarships), scientific quality of planned research project, determination of young researcher and chances of success of external funding acquisition.