Join us on a virtual journey throughout Germany and have a closer look at our February 2021 newsletter. The hot topics are: travel back about 48 million years at world-famous fossil site Messel Pit or discover research projects as well as cultural treasures in Germany of today. Turkish political scientist Ruşen Yaşar talks about his research at the Cluster of Excellence “The Politics of Inequality” in Konstanz. Besides, find out what’s new in our Spotlight Bioeconomy, check out for career and funding options and gain information on upcoming events.
A treasure trove of primeval finds
Science news
Messel Pit, a UNESCO World Heritage site, was formed by a unique concurrence of geological events. Millions of years old, fossils at the bottom of the former lake are giving researchers important insights into the flora and fauna of the time.
The politics of inequality
People
At the cluster of excellence of the same name in Konstanz, Turkish political scientist Ruşen Yaşar is investigating how an indigenous people in Scandinavia has been affected by the state’s minorities policy.
Bioeconomy – what does this actually mean?
Spotlight Bioeconomy
Find out in our new video and see how Germany contributes to making the economy greener with the help of researchers at more than 300 bioeconomy research locations. Visit our website’s bioeconomy section and check out our weekly added content!
Postdoc guide “Research careers in Germany”
Research careers
Whether you have just completed your PhD or are an established researcher: take the next step on your career ladder in Germany! Our guide outlines career and funding opportunities Germany can offer you, and we have even more information in our website’s Jobs & careers section.
Germany, what goes? An audio journey through Germany
Living in Germany
Have you heard? The Alumniportal Deutschland is travelling through Germany! Join host Dana Newman in the new German-English podcast #GermanyWhatGoes. Travel virtually through six German cities and discover regional traditions, treasures and stories – enjoy!
Current calls
Third Call for Proposals for Transnational Access Projects at EASI-Genomics
EASI-Genomics third call for access to free-of-charge sequencing and data analysis services is open! Apply from now until 1 March 2021.
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DAAD Networking Tour in Artificial Intelligence (Postdoc-NeT-AI)
Twice a year the DAAD offers visits to the German research hotspots in artificial intelligence. Outstanding early career researchers are now invited to apply for the virtual Networking Tour AInet 4/2021 until 8 March 2021.
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'Freigeist' Fellowships from the Volkswagen Foundation
The Volkswagen Foundation provides young researchers in all disciplines and of all nationalities with funding of up to 1.8 million euros. The next closing date for applications is 1 April 2021.
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Doctoral scholarships from the Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung
Through its international doctoral scholarships, the Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung supports young international researchers wishing to undertake a PhD or spend a period of time researching in Germany. The next closing date for applications is 1 April 2021.
MoreUpcoming events
"Research in Germany" Info-Sessions at the European Career Fair 2021
Meet our delegation of professors and representatives from German universities, research and funding institutions! Network with us in online roundtable sessions on 26 February and learn more about your research opportunities in Germany. Register here!
More"Research in Germany" at the virtual APS March Meeting 2021
Visit our virtual booth at this year’s online conference of the American Physical Society (15–19 March 2021) to find out more about research, funding and career options. An online session invites you to learn about career paths in physics in Germany and to share experiences.
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