Research in Germany

Do you know about GSO e.V.? Guidance, Skills & Opportunities for Researchers e.V. (GSO) is an independent non-profit organisation supporting researchers in shaping their careers, developing leadership skills and building connections across sectors. 📍 Based in Berlin, GSO supports researchers at key transition points in their careers. Its focus is on people behind research: helping them explore their options, develop independent professional profiles and take their next steps, within or beyond academia. 🎓 GSO offers career advice and one-to-one coaching, as well as workshops, talks and resources on careers in academia and beyond. Through its programmes and networks, researchers can strengthen their leadership skills, connect across disciplines and sectors and gain new perspectives on their professional development. 💪 They also support researchers through funding programmes such as the Klaus Tschira Boost Fund, which promotes interdisciplinary and higher-risk research. Applications for the current call can be submitted until 1 October. 💬 As another opportunity for connection and exchange, GSO offers the “To Be Honest Conference”, a free virtual conference, addressing real career challenges and opening up conversations about different career paths. GSO also works with research institutions through workshops, programme management, networks and other tailored formats. Discover more here 👉 https://sohub.io/fnrt

Get to know Friedrich Schiller University Jena – a pioneer in promoting and supporting early career researchers in Germany. 📍 Located in Jena, the university was one of the first in Germany to set up a central graduate academy. It supports academic development from research-oriented study programmes and doctoral research to the postdoctoral phase and the transition to a professorship. 🎓 The Graduate Academy offers a wide range of support services for researchers: a welcome service to help you start your doctorate, a qualification programme covering all the skills you need to succeed in your career, and career counselling for when it's time to finish your doctorate and move on to the academic or non-academic job market. 🥇 Jena’s research excellence is reflected in two Clusters of Excellence: “Balance of the Microverse”, which focuses on understanding the dynamics, stability and controllability of microbial communities, and “Imaginamics”, which examines the narratives, world views and visions of the future that hold societies together. 🔗 Discover more here: https://sohub.io/6ik9

Applications are now open for the Biotechnology & Biomedical Innovation Research Tour 2026! 🧬 📅 Application deadline: Sunday, 2 August 2026, 23:59 CEST (German local time) 👉 https://sohub.io/oh1a Are you an international master's student in your final semester, a doctoral candidate or a postdoctoral researcher working in biotechnology, biomedicine or a related field? Join us in Berlin from 8 to 14 November 2026 and gain first-hand insights into Germany’s research system and Berlin’s dynamic biotech ecosystem. Organised in cooperation with the Berlin University Alliance, our research tour invites 20 to 30 selected international early-career researchers to join a week of scientific exchange, networking and insights into research careers in Germany. Participants will explore current developments in biotechnology and biomedical innovation, from new therapies and precision medicine to sustainable applications in agriculture, industry and beyond. During the programme, you will: 🔬 Visit laboratories, infrastructures and interdisciplinary research environments 🤝 Connect with leading German research institutions and principal investigators 🌍 Expand your international research network 💡 Learn about research careers, funding opportunities and life as a researcher in Germany 🎤 Participate in international networking events, e.g. Falling Walls Science Summit Successful applicants will receive funding for travel, accommodation, meals and programme participation. Find more information and further requirements on our website. 🚀 Ready to take the next step in your research career? Apply now and build your biotech future in Germany! Falling Walls Foundation

📅 Join us at IJCAI-ECAI 2026, taking place in Bremen, Germany, from 15 to 21 August 2026. IJCAI-ECAI 2026 brings together the 35th International Joint Conference on Artificial Intelligence (IJCAI) and the European Conference on Artificial Intelligence (ECAI). Since its inception in 1969, IJCAI has grown into one of the world's most prestigious and influential conferences in artificial intelligence, showcasing groundbreaking research and bringing together leading researchers, innovators and industry experts from across the globe. With more than 3,000 participants expected, the joint conference offers an outstanding platform for scientific exchange, collaboration and networking. Research in Germany is excited to be part of one of the world's leading artificial intelligence conferences, with its own exhibition booth from 18 to 21 August. Representatives from the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) will also be joining us at the booth. At the neighbouring booths, you can meet representatives from the German Research Foundation (DFG) and the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation (AvH). Together, we look forward to showcasing Germany as a leading destination for research and innovation while bringing together key organisations that support research, funding and international academic careers. Stop by our booth to discover Germany's diverse research system and learn more about: 🎓 Research and career opportunities at German universities and research institutions 💶 Funding programmes for international researchers 🤝 International collaboration opportunities 🧠 Germany's strengths in AI and emerging technologies 🌍 Living and working as a researcher in Germany Whether you are a PhD candidate, postdoctoral researcher or professor, our team will be happy to answer your questions and discuss research opportunities, funding and collaborations in Germany. We look forward to welcoming you to our booth!

Get to know HAW Hamburg – one of Germany’s largest and most research-active universities of applied sciences. 💡 📍 Located in Hamburg, it is part of a dynamic metropolitan region and aims to create a forward-looking campus with a lasting positive impact on society. HAW Hamburg focuses on applied sciences and interdisciplinary approaches to address societal and technological challenges – from sustainability and engineering to health, digitalisation and social innovation. 🌿 A key milestone was the introduction of three independent doctoral programmes in 2025, coordinated via the university’s research school. These programmes expand opportunities for international early-career researchers and complement established cooperative doctoral pathways. HAW Hamburg provides an attractive setting with strong links to industry, public institutions and research partners, offering opportunities to translate research into practice and contribute to real-world solutions. 🤝 🔗 Discover more here 👉 https://sohub.io/xw25

What makes the Deggendorf Institute of Technology (DIT) an interesting place for international early-career researchers? At DIT, research is closely linked to practical application and industry – combined with an international setting and structured support: 🔬 Applied, industry-connected research 🌍 English-taught programmes 🤝 Close supervision and mentorship 💡 Access to specialised research centres 🌿 High quality of life in Deggendorf – affordable, safe and close to nature It may not have the “big name” of major universities, but it offers something equally valuable: focus, support and real-world impact. Research is spread across several campuses, including smaller cities. Each location brings its own focus – from AI and digitalisation to sustainability, health and smart materials. This setup is reflected in the day-to-day research environment: 🔬 Diverse research opportunities within one institution 🤝 Strong regional and industry links 🌍 International, interdisciplinary collaboration 💡 Access to modern research facilities For early-career researchers, this combination offers a focused research setting across multiple locations, with close links to real-world applications. 🔗 Discover more here: https://sohub.io/ff20