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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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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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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.

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

Unexpected quantum effects in natural double-layer graphene

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Three mannequins, a beagle and a sheep fly around the Moon in a giant rocket … extraordinary, isn’t it? This special crew is part of [...]

Global freshwater salinisation

Do oceans absorb more CO2 than expected?

Vitamin K prevents cell death: a new function for a long-known molecule

Gaining insights into spastic paraplegia

Unexpected quantum effects in natural double-layer graphene

‘Board­ing’ for the Artemis I mis­sion – Hel­ga and Zo­har are ready for their flight to the Moon

Three mannequins, a beagle and a sheep fly around the Moon in a giant rocket … extraordinary, isn’t it? This special crew is part of [...]

Global freshwater salinisation

Do oceans absorb more CO2 than expected?

Vitamin K prevents cell death: a new function for a long-known molecule

Gaining insights into spastic paraplegia

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Spotlight: Global Health. A medical researcher is researching for the hologram of a brain.

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InnoHealth USA

A researcher holds up a probe and holds it against the light.

Cancer research

Spotlight: Bioeconomy. Plants are growing out of coins covered in soil.

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EnergInno Brazil

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29.08. – 02.09.
SEP 2022∙ LOCARNO, SWITZERLAND
"Research in Germany" at the European Conference on Radar in Meteorology and Hydrology (ERAD) 2022
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"Research in Germany" at the EuChemS Chemistry Congress 2022
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