Science & Research

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Here you will find articles on funding programs, testimonials from research alumni and comprehensive information on Germany as a research location.

In addition to current studies and funding programs in Germany, you can also read about the impressive academic career paths of international Germany alumni.

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  • SDG Ziel 16: Frieden, Gerechtigkeit und starke Institutionen
    SDG Ziel 17: Partnerschaften zur Erreichung der Ziele
    Smiling male scientist waving while doing video call through laptop at desk in laboratory
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    © Getty Images/izusek

    Building global bridges

    Science diplomacy becomes increasingly important in times of mounting tension around the world and multiple global crises. Two of our community members speak about their experiences.

  • Visualization of big data and network communication
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    New perspectives on migration and poverty through "big social data"

    Ingmar Weber, Humboldt Professor of AI, explains how data from social media can be used to investigate social phenomena.

  • Teaser image for the infographic Careers in Germany for researchers
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    © Alumniportal Deutschland

    Academic career in Germany

    Infographic

    This infographic provides an overview of career paths in science and research in Germany and gives helpful tips for international researchers seeking an academic career in Germany.

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    Art as a catalyst

    International partnership that serves the community: Relebohile Mabunda from South Africa talks about her inner driving forces and her experiences in Germany. 

  • Young African-American student works with robotic arm project and virtual reality.
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    How artificial intelligence improves learning

    A learning revolution: many higher education institutions rely on AI to improve learning. Read on to discover the tools they use and their associated opportunities.

  • Clean hydrogen energy
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    © Gettyimages/Sakorn Sukkasemsakorn

    Green hydrogen – fellowships for a better future

    Researching green hydrogen with the DAAD’s ERA Fellowships. Three international fellows share their experiences.

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    "I benefited a lot from my time in Germany"

    Gilman-DAAD Germany Scholarships enable US students from low-income families to spend short periods of time in Germany. Shelby Smith, a biology student from Kentucky, talks about the challenges of her first few weeks, the helpfulness of Germans and her new passion for intercultural exchange. 

  • A cheerful Asian woman with a German flag poses at the media harbour and television tower in Düsseldorf.
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    © Getty Images/frantic00

    This is where German is spoken around the world

    Roughly 110 million people are native speakers of German. To mark International Mother Language Day, we explain where German is spoken around the world and why.

  • SDG Ziel 13: Maßnahmen zum Klimaschutz
    Symbol for climate protection: hand protects the globe from harmful influences
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    Fellowship promotes young researchers and climate protection

    The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation's International Climate Protection Fellowship supports young leaders in their research. This strengthens understanding and helps the environment.

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    The DAAD in Kenya: a success story

    ‘A significant contribution to development in the region’: how the DAAD Regional Office in Nairobi is contributing to strong academic relations between Germany and East Africa. 

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    From PhD to Innovator

    YES workshop: DAAD alumni get to learn about tools for successful entrepreneurship. Here they describe their experiences. 

  • SDG Ziel 11: Nachhaltige Städte und Gemeinden
    Sustainable city: skyline of the city of Shenzhen in China in the background and large solar panel in the foreground
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    © GettyImages/bingfengwu

    Community ideas on sustainable cities

    This year’s annual alumni conference was the occasion for experts to mutually discuss how cities can be designed to be sustainable.