Understanding what research is all about is a necessary prerequisite for any researcher: This includes the knowledge about knowledge creation and also about the academic environment – a very special biotope. To succeed in the long term, it is important to plan one’s own career: Based on planning, aspirations and competencies and on the ability to develop one’s skills – including planning skills. Becoming an acknowledged researcher is based on two pillars: On the one hand, one must become a renowned person and on the other, the impact that one makes must become known. This impact is made in three ways: Communication and presentation, written publications and knowledge transfer