Sally Boyani Mokaya has taken a leap into the unknown: she has travelled from Nairobi, Kenya, to Passau, Germany, to write her doctoral thesis at the University of Passau. Mokaya is part of the Research Training Group “Digital Platform Ecosystems” (DPE), funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG), a truly interdisciplinary and international group of young researchers. Her supervisors are Prof. Hannah Schmid-Petri, who specializes in analyzing policy discourses, and Prof. Jan Krämer, who focuses on market design in the platform economy and is well connected with stakeholders in Brussels.

In this interview, Mokaya shares insights into her research topics and initial findings, as well as what it is like to be part of such a diverse research group.
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Meet two PhD candidates who decided to pursue their career at THM University of Applied Mittelhessen!

A strong academic foundation in engineering, close industry collaboration, and the opportunity to work with and learn from leading experts in their field is what has led Manisha and Murat to pursue their PhD at the Research Campus of Central Hessen in Germany. Despite initial challenges like learning German and securing funding, they thrive in Germany's supportive and innovative research environment.

Read more on their paths to Germany and learn in the interviews what makes research at THM University of Applied Sciences in Prof. Boris Keil's research group unique.
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For Kouroumlakiwé Yoma, doctoral researcher at Forschungszentrum Jülich, science is more than a career – it’s a mission. “I’m coming from a country where only 60% have access to electricity” – now he is doing a PhD in photovoltaics research to change that.

In this video interview, he talks about his journey and how he is experiencing the doctorate in Jülich.
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Spanish physicist and computer scientist Carme Homs-Pons joined the University of Stuttgart for her PhD. At the Cluster of Excellence SimTech she is developing computer models that simulate the behavior of skeletal muscles. These models support surgeons in the amputation of limbs and thus improve the quality of life of amputees. In the interview, Carme talks about her everyday life as a PhD student, why the exchange in an international and diverse team is enormously valuable for her and about her fear of moving to Stuttgart, which vanished very quickly.
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Meet two dedicated doctoral students at the University of Hamburg: Malgorzata, investigating the history of paper structures, and Daniel exploring 19th-century Peruvian music archives. Join them on their journey into the fascinating world of manuscript studies!
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For further information about the Graduate School 'Understanding Written Artefacts' at the University of Hamburg, you can visit the UWA Graduate School website.

Ruhr University Bochum (RUB) awards PhD Exchange Scholarships to international doctoral researchers. It is endowed with a monthly stipend of 1.000 € for up to six months. There are two calls each year on 15 June or November.

For the time of their stay, the supported doctoral researchers will be able to work on their doctoral project, exchange ideas in person with their host supervisor of RUB and possibly discuss their prospects as a postdoc. In addition, they will become members of RUB Research School. Thus, they are welcome to participate in its interdisciplinary workshop program and will largely benefit from the exchange with the doctoral community on campus.

Besides the scientific collaboration and its benefits, guests are encouraged to get to know the German academic system and culture. PhD Exchange aims at fostering international research cooperations and wants to support early career researchers in building up scientific networks and international mobility. To date, over 50 scholarship holders from around 20 countries have received the funding.

Applicants are eligible if they are accepted/enrolled as doctoral researchers at their home universities.
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Embarking on a PhD journey in a foreign country with a different academic system can be both exciting and challenging. Join the online info session to gain valuable tips for a successful doctorate in Germany.

Discover the details of Germany’s research and career landscape as experts guide you through each step of the PhD process. Learn about various funding opportunities and essential aspects to consider when writing applications or applying for job positions.

Get an exclusive overview of the research environment at Ruhr University Bochum and explore the offers of the RUB Research School. This university-wide institution is dedicated to supporting early career researchers, helping them become responsible leaders in research, business, and society. RUB Research School provides a comprehensive range of qualification programs and funding options specifically designed for international researchers.

Register by 28 May and take the first step towards a successful PhD journey in Germany.

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