As the dangers of climate change become increasingly clear, we need more urgently than ever to move towards a sustainable economy. Green technology has the solutions. You can also read in this edition how a computer scientist is developing data analysis tools, find out about the value of education today, learn about current funding programmes and discover our number of the month.
IN FOCUS: Green technology
Green technology for a sustainable economy
Combining the findings of basic research with the market knowledge that companies have can help preserve our planet's natural resources.
MoreStepping up the pace: the Smart Green Accelerator
It can take several years for a good idea for a sustainable product to become a reality. Start-ups in Freiburg are supported throughout the process.
MoreCAREER AND FUNDING
Smart data science for smart factories
Alejandro Villanueva wants to support companies in efficiently analysing their mountains of data. His work has earned the Mexican PhD student at the University of Stuttgart a generous research grant.
MoreCURRENT CALLS
Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung: scholarships for international and doctoral students
Through its scholarship programme, the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung supports master's and doctoral students from all over the world. The deadline for applicants already in Germany ends on 15 July.
MoreSofja Kovalevskaja Award
Through its Sofja Kovalevskaja Award, the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation makes it possible for international researchers to establish a working group in Germany. Applications can be submitted until 31 July 2019.
MoreAdvanced Grants from the European Research Council
The European Research Council supports outstanding research projects pursued by young researchers of any nationality. Applications for the Advanced Grants can be submitted until 29 August 2019.
MoreJUST ASKING ...
Professor Blossfeld, are educational qualifications worth less these days?
The number of students in Germany has risen by nearly a million to around 2.8 million in the last ten years alone. What are the consequences for graduates of this inflation in terms of academic qualifications? The sociologist Hans-Peter Blossfeld provides some answers.
MoreNUMBER OF THE MONTH
195 million years
That is how old the dinosaur eggs are that were found in China in 2013. Bonn palaeontologist Martin Sander was a member of the team that examined the eggs.
MoreUPCOMING EVENTS
"Study and research in Germany" online talks for science administrators
The event consists of 4 short online talks and provides expert knowledge on study and research in Germany. It is especially relevant for science administrators and will take place from 13 – 19 June 2019. Registration will be open until the start of the online talks.
"Research in Germany" online talks
Join our online talks from 24 – 27 June 2019 at 2pm (CEST) each day and chat with experts about research and funding possibilities for PhD candidates and postdocs in Germany. Registration will be open until the start of the online talks.
More“Research in Germany” at the Graduate Career Consortium (GCC) Annual Conference, New Orleans, USA
Join the Research in Germany team at the GCC Annual Conference from 26-28 June in New Orleans to discuss your research and funding opportunities in Germany. Visit us to learn about universities, scholarships, exchange programs and many more.
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