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Academic career Germany

From university studies to a professorship in Germany

Here, we present vital information for an academic career in Germany, from university and doctoral studies all the way through the postdoc phase and landing a professorship. Plus: Job vacancies for academics.

Study in Germany

Studying in Germany – here you will find advice and tips. More articles can be found on the topic page!

Jobs for students

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Student assistants, academic assistants ("Hiwi"): questions and answers

What is a "Hiwi" (aid)? And what is the pay like? academics answers FAQs about academic assistance.

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Bachelor thesis in Germany

Spoiled for choice or clueless? When it comes to finding a topic for their bachelor thesis, many students despair.

Teamwork - Metaphor: Master thesis in Germany

Writing your master thesis at a company: joining the team as a specialist

Many companies are offering students the opportunity to put their knowledge to practical use already before completing their studies - by writing their master thesis at a company.

Study in Germany

PhD in Germany

What opportunities and paths to a doctorate are there in Germany? You can find information here - more on the topic page. 

PhD jobs

PhD in Germany

PhD in Germany: Doing a doctorate

What opportunities and paths to a PhD in Germany are there? Why is it worth doing a doctorate in Germany and how to prepare for a doctorate? Find here all the information on how to get a phd in Germany.

Envelope as a metaphor for the PhD salary in Germany

Doctorate salaries: What does a doctoral candidate earn in Germany?

A doctoral degree will certainly only help you to become rich in an idealistic sense. The first contract for a PhD position should have a term of at least one year - after which, graduates are rewarded with their first salary increase.

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The systematic PhD - structured programmes in Germany

Whether a graduate school, a research training group or at the university: What is a structured doctoral programme?

PhD in Germany

Postdoc in Germany

What opportunities are there for postdocs in Germany? What is the salary and what scholarships and funding grants are available? Answers to these questions can be found her and on the topic page.

Postdoc jobs

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Professional spotlight: postdoc

Those interested in pursuing a career in academia after earning their doctorates must navigate their way through the often-uncertain postdoc phase. The following provides an overview of what to expect.

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Postdoc salaries – what do Postdocs earn?

Many postdocs are academic staff working at a university or research institution. Their salary is governed by a collective agreement. How much do they earn?

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Being a junior research group leader in Germany

Similar to junior professorships, a position as junior research group leader provides an early look at what it’s like to be a professor. About tasks and salaries.

Postdoc in Germany

Professorship in Germany

What requirements must be met for a professorship in Germany? How does the appointment procedure work and what do professors earn? You can find many more articles on the professorship page.

Vacant professorships

Lecture room metaphor - How to get a professorship in Germany

Career goal professorship: self-presentation in assessment lectures

Career goal professorship: a successful assessment lecture can be the crucial factor in clinching a professorship. What do´s and don´ts should be observed?

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Professor salaries – what does a professor earn in Germany?

Professors and junior professors in Germany are paid according to the W salary scale, with base pay varying among the states.

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HAW professorship – what does that mean?

A professorship at a university of applied sciences involves practice-oriented teaching. What counts as professional experience? What requirements must be fulfilled? And what is expected of HAW professors?

Professor in Germany

Science in Germany

Germany as a science location offers partly excellent research conditions. What are the special features of the German science system and what opportunities are there for international scientists? Find more information on the topic page!

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Scientific infrastructure: Higher education in Germany

Germany as a science location offers partly excellent research conditions. What are the special features of the German science system and what opportunities are there for international scientists? The guide "Higher education in Germany" provides answers.

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German Excellence Initiative: everything you need to know

2019 marks the fourth round of the German Excellence Initiative (now the Excellence Strategy), a programme that aims to promote and support cutting-edge scientific research. But what exactly does the initiative fund, how does it work and why is it important for international scientists?

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Project financing in german science and research

Scientific research is dependent on financial resources. But where does that money come from, how does financing work and what difficulties should be expected?

Science in Germany

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