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Dear reader,
Our world is more connected than ever: people, ideas and crises move across borders at unprecedented speed. While this creates new opportunities for exchange, it also intensifies challenges such as migration, societal polarisation and shifting geopolitical dynamics. These developments also bring attention to new areas of interest in academic research. A recent example is the new Cluster of Excellence Cross-Cultural Philology at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU), which was launched in 2026 with funding from the German Research Foundation (DFG).
Similar questions of cultural exchange, mobility, and transformation are the focus of this issue, which introduces important research initiatives and offers insight into societal change within Germany itself. As usual, we also have new funding opportunities, upcoming events and news about life in Germany for you. Enjoy! | | | | |
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Apply by: 30 June 2026
(Future) PhDs & Postdocs: biotechnology, chemical engineering, medical engineering, physics, electrical engineering and related disciplines | | | | |
Research Training Group 2950 SyMoCADS – Synthetic Molecular Communications Across Different Scales | | | | |
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Apply by: 1 July 2026
(Future) PhDs: spatial, historical, social and cultural sciences | | | | |
Graduate School Global & Area Studies | | | | |
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(Future) Postdocs: research on the mechanisms of life | | | | |
EMBO Postdoctoral Fellowships | | | | |
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Apply by: 31 July 2026
(Future) Graduates, PhDs, Postdocs & Advanced researchers: arts, philosophy, social sciences, humanities, journalism, history | | | | |
Fellowships of the Klassik Stiftung Weimar | | | | |
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(Future) PhDs, Postdocs & Advanced researchers: all disciplines | | | | |
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(Future) Postdocs: all disciplines | | | | |
MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships | | | | |
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(Future) PhDs: all disciplines | | | | |
Individual scholarships Dr. Jost Henkel Stiftung | | | | |
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A spotlight on: transnationalism and societal change | | | | |
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Researching how the world works: Research Center Global Dynamics (ReCentGlobe)
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Globalisation is constantly reshaping societies, economies and political systems through various competing globalisation projects. This perspective is the basis of the research conducted at ReCentGlobe at Leipzig University. Their goal: to analyse, investigate and understand the dynamics of these globalisation projects. Founded in 2020, the centre has grown into a major research hub with more than 250 researchers studying global change. With its strong international and interdisciplinary focus, ReCentGlobe offers numerous opportunities for collaboration, especially through its Cooperation Lab for international researchers.
Learn more about the centre’s research profile, discover current events and explore opportunities for international scholars to get involved. Don’t miss the Graduate School Global & Area Studies for doctoral students – you can even find an open call in our current calls section! | | | |
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Groundbreaking research from Germany | | | | |
Germany is home to some of the world’s leading research institutions. We highlight contributions from a few of them, giving you a closer look at pioneering projects and discoveries. Find more on our website!
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A closer look: work in Germany | | | | |
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| Have you ever wondered what it is like to be part of a research unit in Germany? The website of the Research Unit Transborder Mobility and Institutional Dynamics (transMID) offers an inside look into its work. Funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG), transMID brings together scientists from different universities and disciplines across five interconnected subprojects. Together, they investigate how mobility and institutions shape one another from transregional and transnational perspectives. If you want to dive deeper into their work, visit the transMID website and learn more about the Research Unit’s approach. You can also find out more about the five current projects ranging from intermediary rule in Southern Africa to the protection of forced migrants through international norm setting and implementation. | | | | | | |
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| Germany is not only a great location for doing research, but also for taking the next step and starting your own company. UnternehmerTUM is a hub for innovation and tech start-ups in Munich that helps students and scientists at the Technical University of Munich to bring their own ideas to life. Recognized by the Financial Times as Europe’s leading start-up hub in 2026, UnternehmerTUM has helped launch numerous successful companies and has become a driving force behind Munich’s growing reputation as a centre for innovation. Read the article to find out more about the centre’s impressive success story and why Munich is becoming a European hotspot for entrepreneurs. | | | | | | |
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The bigger picture: life in Germany | | | | |
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| Societies never stand still; history offers many examples for this. In German, there is even a word for it: Transformationsgesellschaft. It describes a society that is undergoing deep and structural change. One of the most significant transformations in recent German history was the reunification of East and West Germany in 1990. But how has reunification shaped German society today? This episode of the History & Politics Podcast by the Körber-Stiftung explores this question and more. The hosts discuss different factors contributing to societal change, such as demographic shifts, religion or geopolitical crises, offering valuable insights into the current transformations shaping Germany. Give the episode a listen and get inspired for your next research topic – or just your next trip to Germany! | | | | | | |
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| Since January 2026, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU) is home to a new Cluster of Excellence: Cross-Cultural Philology. The cluster brings together seven faculties, 25 participating disciplines and 27 international partnerships, including those with Harvard University and the British Library. If you want to stay up to date with the cluster’s work, you can now follow it on Instagram. The account features the latest activities, upcoming events and insights into the team behind the research. | | | | | | |
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| Are you already in Germany and expecting visitors from a non-European country, or are you planning a short research stay yourself? Then you should know about the new Entry/Exit System (EES), which is now in place across all European Union member states. The EES applies to non-European travellers entering the EU for short stays of up to 90 days. The system is designed to make border crossings both faster and more secure. Get all the information you need about entering Germany with the EES in this short video. | | | | | | |
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