Collected information and FAQ
On the following pages you can find information for researchers who are returning to Germany after spending a longer period of time researching abroad.
Further information
- The GSO Leadership Academy
The program is designed for 25 outstanding researchers of all disciplines who are about to take the next step in their career – as a junior group leader in science or industry, as assistance or full professor, as founder of a start-up or as someone taking responsibility in a research-related organization. Applicants for the program must currently work outside of Germany and should be interested in working in Germany.
The German Scholars Organization - Reintegration of German scientists working abroad
Information by the DAAD for German researchers who are no longer integrated in the German academic system and would like to return to Germany. Researchers may apply for travel grants for job interviews and scientific presentations in Germany to enable their possible return, or for monthly scholarships to conduct research in Germany with the goal of reintegrating into the German scientific community.
DAAD - Returning to Germany
A publication from Research in Germany addressing German researchers abroad who are thinking of returning to Germany. It gives an overview on the most important changes in the German research landscape within the last years and the involved career perspectives.
Research in Germany - Your Europe - Advice
Advice service of the European Commison on issues relating to EU-law in the fields of life, work and travel in the EU.
European Commission