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Support making "Research in Germany" more international! Your expertise and commitment are the key to the further development of promoting the German research landscape. We invite you to take part in our online survey and share your valuable experiences and opinions. Duration: 7-10 min.

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Social security

Germany boasts exemplary social welfare. If you are employed as a researcher, you will be protected by a comprehensive system of social security comprising health, accident, pension, unemployment and long-term care insurance.

Social insurance and health

If you are employed by a university or company, you will automatically be insured against key risks such as the consequences of illness and unemployment, old age and reduced earnings capacity.

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Pension

Pension insurance in Germany is an important factor that helps to guarantee financial security in later life. As an employee in Germany, you become a member of the statutory pension insurance or can sign up voluntarily.

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