Research in Germany

Germany is a top destination for PhD students, postdocs, and senior scientists. The website "Research in Germany" helps you to find your way to Germany, to seek for PhD positions, research jobs or funding opportunities. It describes the German research landscape and provides you with contacts to institutions and networks. Welcome to Germany - the Land of Ideas!

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Why Germany

There are many good reasons for coming to Germany. It is a leading research nation – especially when it comes to the disciplines of the future – and its universities and research institutions are among the best in the world. Find out more here.

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Bachelor or master

PhD

Postdoc

Advanced research

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Two Minutes in a Research Wonderland!

Germany offers a diverse and welcoming ecosystem for researchers and innovators from across the world. From the maritime North to the Alps in the South: Our short film takes you on a journey to "Research Wonderland" Germany.

Current developments & news Find more

Here you will find a selection of the latest R&D news from German universities, non-university research institutes and industrial research facilities.

RNA modifications in mitochondria promote invasive spread of cancer

Mitochondria are the power plants of cells, and they contain their own genetic material and RNA molecules. Scientists from the German Cancer Research [...]

No more binge eating: signal pathway in the brain that controls food intake discovered

Atomic displacements in High-Entropy Alloys examined

A sanitizer in the galactic centre region

Lava ejected during Cumbre Vieja eruption was unusually fluid

Making dark semiconductors shine

RNA modifications in mitochondria promote invasive spread of cancer

Mitochondria are the power plants of cells, and they contain their own genetic material and RNA molecules. Scientists from the German Cancer Research [...]