Mobility is a basic need – but is becoming quite a challenge in growing cities. In this edition we present trends in mobility research in Germany. You can also read how an innovative start-up culture is supported at German universities, learn about current funding programmes and discover our number of the month.
IN FOCUS: Mobility research
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Researching tomorrow’s mobility
Mobility is a basic need, but increased traffic in growing cities also entails numerous problems. Scientists in Germany are exploring smart solutions.
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Getting around the city by rail, bus and rickshaw
How can sustainable transport systems improve quality of life in our cities? German and Colombian transport experts work together to find answers in the MoviCi network.
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Getting business-minded researchers off to a strong start
German universities support researchers wishing to turn their research into a marketable product. One of them is Julio Pastrana, a Mexican based at the University of Bonn.
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Call for Membership 2018: Arab-German Young Academy (AGYA)
The AGYA is a community of outstanding, early-career researchers. For them, the AGYA supports innovative collaborative research and provides funding. Postdocs from all disciplines who are affiliated with a research institution in Germany or an Arab country are invited to apply for membership until 3 April 2018.
www.agya.info > Call for Membership 2018German-Australian Platform For Health Research
Join "Research in Germany" at the events of the German-Australian Platform for Health Research in Australia 2018! Register now for our events in Melbourne (10 to 11 April) and Sydney (12 to 13 April) and meet representatives of some of Germany’s leading universities and research institutions.
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PhD scholarships from the Wüstenrot Stiftung
The Wüstenrot Stiftung provides funding for doctoral theses relating to post-war modernist buildings or open space design in Germany. The next closing date for applications is 1 May 2018.
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Falling Walls Labs
At more than 70 locations, Falling Walls Labs provide young international researchers with a stage upon which to present their innovative research. National winners travel to Berlin to attend the conference. The closing dates for applications differ from country to country.
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160 kilometres per hour
That is how fast air and tiny droplets shoot from our nose and mouth when we sneeze. It’s the speed of a hurricane. Sneezing is a typical symptom of hay fever and other allergies which, though most common in spring, are a focus for research all year round.
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"Research in Germany" at the National Postdoctoral Association Annual Meeting 2018, Cleveland, USA
Join the "Research in Germany" team in Cleveland, Ohio, USA from 6 to 8 April 2018! This event is the best opportunity for students, graduates and professionals to learn about the many choices of an academic career in Germany.
More"Research in Germany" information seminar "Study and Research in Agricultural Sciences in Germany", Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Interested in doing a PhD or postdoc in Germany? Looking for an appropriate programme and funding opportunities? Meet the "Research in Germany" team and German experts in agricultural sciences in Bishkek on 14 April 2018.
More"Research in Germany" at the Annual Meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), Chicago, USA
Join our events at the AACR Annual Meeting 2018 in Chicago, Illinois, USA from 15 to 18 April! Meet renowned researchers and representatives of central German research funding and research institutions to discuss your career options as well as opportunities for international collaboration.
MoreUrbanLab Berlin: Indo-German Perspectives on Future Cities
Focus of the third UrbanLab Berlin will be an actual transformation project. Besides conferences, dialogue sessions and hands-on workshops; smart city excursions will give you the opportunity to visit smart districts and buildings, experience innovative forms of mobility, and learn about our cooperative planning approaches. The UrbanLab will take place from 23 to 27 April.
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