Understanding research landscapes and networks at home and abroad can help you get established in your next research destination. Here are a few ideas of where you can look to expand your network.
Kooperation International
The website of the project "Kooperation international" provides an overview of the international landscape in education and research with reports on over 40 countries and multilateral organisations.
In addition to general country information, the country reports cover the education and research landscape and its activities, education and research policy with the responsible ministries and committees as well as political objectives and programmes, cooperation with Germany and at the multilateral level.
EURAXESS Worldwide
EURAXESS Worldwide is a networking tool for European researchers, scientists and scholars abroad. EURAXESS Worldwide exists in Africa, ASEAN, Australia and New Zealand, Brasil und Latin America, China VR, India, Japan, South Korea and North America.
It keeps European researchers in these regions fully informed of EU research policies, career opportunities in Europe and opportunities for collaboration with Europe. In addition to e-mail alerts, an e-newsletter and the web forum, networking events are organised on a regular basis.
International Dual Career Network (IDCN)
IDCN is a non-profit association formed through the collaboration of companies, NGOs and academic institutions with the purpose of facilitating the job search for mobile employees’ partners, and providing member companies access to a talent pool.
Alumniportal Deutschland
The Alumniportal Deutschland is a web-service which is free of charge. It is carried out by six organisations from the field of international cooperation and financed by the German Federal Government. It offers “Germany-Alumni” an opportunity of securing and expanding their acquired contacts and expertise, and of using them for their personal and professional development.