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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.

What is the Excellence Strategy?

Germany is interested in funding cutting-edge research on the long term and developed the Excellence Strategy to do so. This article examines how the program works, looks at what institutions are eligible and provides insight into the Clusters of Excellence.

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

Postdocs and professors at German universities are paid according to collective agreements. Here, we provide an overview of the pay 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?

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 in Germany

There are a number of programs out there for academics who are just becoming established as professors or who rising up the academic research ladder. We provide a snapshot of five potential options.

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.

Science communication in social media

Insta, X, Bluesky, LinkedIn: How does successful scicomm work on social platforms? ▷ Here you will get a number of valuable tips from experts!