Scientific infrastructure in the land of poets and thinkers

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.

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?

Academic Fixed-Term Contract Act Germany: FAQ

The Academic Fixed-Term Contract Act was initially designed to create more opportunities for early career academics in Germany. All you need to know about the so-called “Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz” (WissZeitVG) in Germany.

Academic salary in Germany

The tariff structure for academic salaries is extremely transparent in Germany – a refreshing approach given the many different payment models in academia. Here, we provide an overview of the scales commonly seen in Germany.

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?

Networking for a successful career in academia

Academics like to look down their nose at colleagues who are committed networkers. But they fail to understand that connections are essential for a successful career in academia too.

Professor titles in Germany

The title of “professor” is highly sought-after. But who is allowed to use it? And what do abbreviations like apl. Prof. or Prof. h.c. actually mean? An overview.

Research in Germany is a key priority for politics and industry

Research is gaining more and more importance for Germany as an industrial location. Where does research take place, what are the most important research fields, and what opportunities does Germany offer international researchers?

Research funding for professors

The higher up the career ladder a researcher is, the greater is the financial support they can apply for.

Postdoc fellowships & funding grants

Which scholarships and funding programmes for foreign postdocs are available in Germany? And under what circumstances are they granted? An overview.