Academic Fixed-Term Contract Act (WissZeitVG)

Target group: Academic staff

Date: 12.03.2026, 9.30 - 11.00 a.m.
Location: Room 119, Rechenzentrum, Erzstr. 18

Trainers: Janina Hardel, Theresa Jütte

Work units: 2
Rhythm: regular/annual
Course language: German

Registration: until 26.02.2026 

In this training course, we would like to give you a brief overview of the German Academic Temporary Contract Act (WissZeitVG).

The following content will be covered:

  •     Regulations of the Academic Fixed-Term Contract Act
  •     Personal scope of application
  •     Calculation of the maximum fixed-term period
  •     Fixed-term contracts and family components
  •     Term limits on third-party funding
  •     Fixed-term contracts and contract extensions