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Our publications
The following publications will help you navigate through the German research environment and provide information on research performing organisations, funding and career opportunities, and interesting research areas. Whether you are interested in basic or applied research, an academic career or a position at a non-university research institution – we invite you to explore the many opportunities available to you in Germany.
About the German research landscape
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The German research landscape
2021, 86 pages
German inventions have changed people´s lives. At the same time, research and development are what keep a successful economy going. This brochure shows who is behind this: universities and research institutes, Federal and state institutions and companies committed to research. Enjoy discovering the German research landscape!
Link postcard
A short collection of the most important links to help you get started on your research career in Germany.
Career & funding
Funding your research in Germany
2023-2024, 80 pages
A selection of funding programmes for German and foreign academics run by the most important research funding institutions. Target group: international students, graduates, post-docs and academics interested in a research stay in Germany.
Research careers in Germany – A guide for international postdocs and experienced researchers
2020, 40 pages
This brochure outlines the career opportunities Germany offers international postdocs and experienced researchers. It provides information on the different ways to become a leading scientist.
Doing a PhD in Germany
2019, 40 pages
This booklet for (prospective) international doctoral students presents the different options for doing a doctorate in Germany. It explains the formal requirements and gives some practical advice on finding the right supervisor or doctoral programme. It also outlines different sponsorship and funding options.
Subject-specific Information
Research in Germany - AI Research
2021, poster
Are you interested in studying, pursuing your PhD or getting cooperation partners in the field of AI Research in Germany? We invite you to explore the many opportunities available to you in Germany. This poster provides students, early career researchers and partners from abroad with information to find places of interest and potential cooperation partners in their specific field of AI Research.
Research in Germany - Political Science Research
2020, poster
Are you interested in studying, pursuing your PhD or getting cooperation partners in the field of Political Science Research in Germany? We invite you to explore the many opportunities available to you in Germany. This poster provides students, early career researchers and partners from abroad with information to find places of interest and potential cooperation partners in their specific field of Political Science Research.
Research in Germany - Geosciences and Environmental Sciences
2022, 32 pages
Are you interested in studying, pursuing your PhD or getting cooperation partners in the field of geosciences and environmental sciences in Germany? We invite you to explore the many opportunities available to you in Germany. This brochure provides students, early career researchers and partners from abroad with information to find places of interest and potential cooperation partners in their specific field of geosciences and environmental sciences.
Research in Germany - Neurosciences
2022, 33 pages
Are you interested in studying, pursuing your PhD or getting cooperation partners in the field of Neurosciences in Germany? We invite you to explore the many opportunities available to you in Germany. This brochure provides students, early career researchers and partners from abroad with information to find places of interest and potential cooperation partners in their specific field of Neurosciences.
Research in Germany - Cancer Research
2022, 32 pages
Are you interested in pursuing your PhD or getting cooperation partners in the field of Cancer Research in Germany? We invite you to explore the many opportunities available to you in Germany. This brochure provides students, early career researchers and partners from abroad with information to find places of interest and potential cooperation partners in their specific field.
Research in Germany – Economics and Business Administration Research
2020, poster
Are you interested in studying, pursuing your PhD or getting cooperation partners in the field of Economic or Business Administration Research in Germany? We invite you to explore the many opportunities available to you in Germany. This poster provides students, early career researchers and partners from abroad with information to find places of interest and potential cooperation partners in their specific field of Economic and Business Administration Research.
Research in Germany – Gastroenterological Research
2019, poster
Are you interested in studying, pursuing your PhD or getting cooperation partners in the field of Gastroenterological Research in Germany? We invite you to explore the many opportunities available to you in Germany. This poster provides students, early career researchers and partners from abroad with information to find places of interest and potential cooperation partners in their specific field of Gastroenterological Research.
Research in Germany – Cardiovascular Research
2020, poster
Are you interested in studying, pursuing your PhD or getting cooperation partners in the field of Cardiovascular Research in Germany? We invite you to explore the many opportunities available to you in Germany. This poster provides students, early career researchers and partners from abroad with information to find places of interest and potential cooperation partners in their specific field of Cardiovascular Research.
Research in Germany - Materials Science and Engineering
2023, 33 pages
Are you interested in pursuing your PhD or getting cooperation partners in the field of Materials Science and Engineering in Germany? We invite you to explore the many opportunities available to you in Germany. This brochure provides students, early career researchers and partners from abroad with information to find places of interest and potential cooperation partners in their specific field.
Research in Germany - Ecology and Evolution
2020, 32 pages
Are you interested in pursuing your PhD or getting cooperation partners in the field of Ecology and Evolution in Germany? We invite you to explore the many opportunities available to you in Germany. This brochure provides students, early career researchers and partners from abroad with information to find places of interest and potential cooperation partners in their specific field.
Research in Germany - Physics
2023, 20 pages
Are you interested in pursuing your PhD or getting cooperation partners in the field of Physics in Germany? We invite you to explore the many opportunities available to you in Germany. This brochure provides students, early career researchers and partners from abroad with information to find places of interest and potential cooperation partners in their specific field.
Research in Germany - Social and Behavioural Sciences
2019, 34 pages
This brochure provides a first insight into research in Germany in the field of social and behavioural sciences and is especially recommended to early career researchers from abroad.
Research in Germany - Immunology and Infectiology
June 2022, 35 pages
Are you interested in pursuing your PhD or getting cooperation partners in the field of Immunology and Infectiology in Germany? We invite you to explore the many opportunities available to you in Germany. This brochure provides students, early career researchers and partners from abroad with information to find places of interest and potential cooperation partners in their specific field
Research in Germany - Humanities and Cultural Studies
2019, 37 pages
Are you interested in pursuing your PhD or getting cooperation partners in the field of Humanities and Cultural Studies in Germany? We invite you to explore the many opportunities available to you in Germany. This brochure provides students, early career researchers and partners from abroad with information to find places of interest and potential cooperation partners in their specific field.
Research in Germany - Mathematics
2020, 27 pages
Are you interested in studying, pursuing your PhD or getting cooperation partners in the field of Mathematics in Germany? We invite you to explore the many opportunities available to you in Germany. This brochure provides students, early career researchers and partners from abroad with information to find places of interest and potential cooperation partners in their specific field of Mathematics.
Research in Germany - Chemistry
2022, 28 Pages
Are you interested in pursuing your PhD or getting cooperation partners in the field of chemistry in Germany? We invite you to explore the many opportunities available to you in Germany. This brochure provides students, early career researchers and partners from abroad with information to find places of interest and potential cooperation partners in their specific field.
Research in Germany - Cellular and Molecular Biology
Are you interested in studying, pursuing your PhD or getting cooperation partners in the field of cellular and molecular biology in Germany? We invite you to explore the many opportunities available to you in Germany. This brochure provides students, early career researchers and partners from abroad with information to find places of interest and potential cooperation partners in their specific field of cellular and molecular biology.
Research in Germany – Manufacturing Science and Engineering
Are you interested in pursuing your PhD or getting cooperation partners in the field of Manufacturing Science and Engineering in Germany? We invite you to explore the many opportunities available to you in Germany. This brochure provides students, early career researchers and partners from abroad with information to find places of interest and potential cooperation partners in their specific field.