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"Meet Your Future You" - series

Unlock your potential with our "Meet Your Future You" - series, tailored for master's graduates, PhD candidates, and postdocs worldwide. Join us for a series of inspiring events where you can explore cutting-edge research opportunities in Germany, connect with leading experts and fellow peers, and envision your future career path. Stay updated on upcoming events, delve into detailed agendas, meet our distinguished speakers, and secure your spot—all for free. Embrace the future of research and innovation with us!

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Episode 5: "Meet Your Future You" - Working and living in Berlin

What does it mean to build a research career – and a life – in Germany’s capital? In this summer edition of our series "Meet Your Future You", two international researchers will share their personal stories of moving to Berlin and building a professional future here.
Gain practical impressions on starting a research career in Germany, adapting to life in Berlin and finding balance between work and personal life.

Join us for a relaxed yet insightful conversation about academic careers, international mobility, and everyday experiences in a new country. 
 

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Episode 4: "Meet Your Future You" - Global Health

In our fourth episode of the series, we explore the field of global health - a research area shaping the future of medicine and healthcare worldwide. We are excited to welcome Prof. Dr. Laura Na Liu, a leading physicist from the University of Stuttgart, whose groundbreaking work in DNA nanotechnology is opening new possibilities for targeted medical therapies. She will share insights into her research and reflect on her experiences as an international researcher in Germany. 
Young researchers working with tools in lab

Episode 3: "Meet Your Future You" - Germany's research funding landscape

In our third episode, multiple international researchers from diverse disciplines and backgrounds who have gained research experience in Germany will share their insights into their funding experiences. They will discuss the types of funding they received, the challenges they faced, and the positive outcomes of these funding opportunities. Additionally, they will reflect on how funding has supported their research and shaped their careers.

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Episode 2: "Meet Your Future You" - Women in Science

Our second event will highlight strong female scientists from around the world. We have invited three well-established international female researchers who have also gained research experience in Germany. They will speak about the possibilities and challenges of researching in the STEM fields - science, technology, engineering and mathematics - as women in Germany, sharing their individual experiences and offering tips and tricks.

Women in lab

Episode 1: Kick-off event "Meet Your Future You" - series

The launch of our brand-new online format for early career researchers took place on July 3rd, 2024. In this episode, three established researchers from Spain, India, and Sri Lanka shared valuable insights from their individual research experiences in Germany. They discussed Germany as a research destination, tips and tricks for planning a move to Germany, and the application processes for a PhD program in Germany.

 

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