German Funding Landscape
There are a number of programmes and resources for you to finance your research in Germany.
Here, you will find several larger initiatives or websites that may help you fund your research in Germany.
Global Minds Initiative Germany
In order to further support international researchers begin and continue their research in Germany, the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space has launched the Global Minds Initiative Germany.
By harnessing the efforts of three leading research funding organisations (the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, the German Research Foundation and the German Academic Exchange Service), more international researcher talent across all career stages will be attracted to come and stay in Germany to carry out their research.
Federal Funding Advisory Service for Research and Innovation
A number of research-financing opportunities are provided by various governmental programmes. The Federal Funding Advisory Service for Research and Innovation is the central contact point for questions and information regarding federal research and innovation funding.
The service provides information about the structure of federal research and funding programmes, contacts for specific programmes and information about funding priorities and initiatives to help you find the best possible national funding sources for your research.
DAAD Scholarship Database
The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) hosts an extensive scholarship database with information about funding programmes for researchers at all levels, especially for those looking for opportunities to carry out research within academia and with many possibilities for early career researchers.
German Research Landscape
In Germany, research is not just carried out in universities, but can also be carried out in a number of state-financed and private research institutions as well as private companies. Understanding how the German research system works can help you find the best possibilities for the next step in your research career.
Here, you will find several resources to help you better understand the German research landscape.
Research in Germany
Research in Germany, an initative of the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space, provides information to international researchers about research structures and possibilities in Germany.
By understanding these, researchers are better able to find universities, universities of applied science and research organisations that fit their research goals.
