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Dear reader,
Whether we live in the city or countryside, whether we travel ourselves or send goods across the globe: few topics connect science, society and everyday life as directly as mobility. Developments and innovations in mobility can have enormous consequences for economies, the environment and our quality of life. For many people, mobility is also an emotional topic – just ask anyone involved in the German Autobahn speed limit debate!
Consequently, the German Federal Government has made mobility – especially automation, digitalisation and sustainability – a key focus of its innovation and research funding. And: the country’s automotive industry provides roughly a third of all German industry R&D spending. This makes Germany the ideal destination for mobility researchers and innovators. Explore some of the key players and resources in this issue of our newsletter!
PS We will be on summer break until the September issue. Below, you will find a higher number of current calls to make up for it! | | | | |
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Apply by: 31 August 2025
Graduates, PhD, Postdoc & Advanced research: all disciplines | | | | |
Zia Visible Women in Science Fellowship Programme | | | | |
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Apply by: September 2025, exact date to follow
Postdoc: all disciplines | | | | |
TUM Global Postdoc Fellowship | | | | |
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Graduates & PhD: all disciplines | | | | |
Doctoral scholarships from the Heinrich Böll Foundation | | | | |
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Advanced research: all disciplines | | | | |
Tenure Track Professorship programme by the Wübben Stiftung Wissenschaft | | | | |
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PhD: all disciplines (apart from medicine) | | | | |
Doctoral funding from the Ernst Ludwig Ehrlich Studienwerk | | | | |
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Apply by: 1 October 2025
PhD: all disciplines | | | | |
Doctoral scholarships from the Rosa Luxemburg Foundation | | | | |
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Postdoc & Advanced research: natural sciences, engineering and applied sciences | | | | |
Fraunhofer Attract Funding Program | | | | |
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Apply by: varying application dates
Graduates, PhD, Postdoc & Advanced research: aeronautics, space, transportation, energy, digitalisation, security | | | | |
DLR-DAAD Research Fellowship Programme | | | | |
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PhD: aerospace | | | | |
Walter Blohm Stiftung scholarships | | | | |
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Postdoc & Advanced research: all disciplines | | | | |
Humboldt Research Fellowship | | | | |
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A spotlight on: the mobility of the future | | | | |
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MCube: driving the future of mobility
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MCube – the “Munich Cluster for the Future of Mobility in Metropolitan Regions” – is one of Germany’s key players when it comes to mobility research and its transfer into practice. With more than 80 partners from science, business, society and administration, the cluster aims to actively shape the mobility of tomorrow through dialogue and participation.
Funded by the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR) and led by the Technical University of Munich, MCube focuses on key mobility issues like autonomous driving, e-mobility, legal frameworks and the transformation of public spaces. The cluster offers innovation and research partnerships, consulting services, policy recommendations and more. On their website, you can find insights into the most important mobility topics, the cluster’s pilot projects – and open research positions, including PhDs. | | | |
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A closer look: work in Germany | | | | |
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| As Europe’s largest organisation for applied research, the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft operates more than 70 institutes across Germany. Fraunhofer holds a unique position in Germany’s research landscape: while basic funding comes from the state, most of their revenue is earned through contract work – a system that ensures a smooth innovation transfer from research into industry. Fraunhofer People Mobility represents this mission at work: a multidisciplinary network of six Fraunhofer Institutes, it combines expertise in fields like urban planning, public transport, big data, e-mobility, acceptance research and transport policy. Find out more about their work and all important contacts on the website! | | | | | | |
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| Planning to conduct research in Germany and/or elsewhere in the EU? The Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF) provides comprehensive guidance for international researchers and research facilities navigating EU mobility regulations. Whether you are planning a short research stay or a longer engagement – this article outlines the most important rules and offers further helpful links specifically for scientists and researchers. | | | | | | |
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The bigger picture: life in Germany | | | | |
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| Don’t let the title of this video fool you – while German playgrounds may seem unusual at first to visiting parents and children, their appeal quickly becomes apparent, as this charming video shows. (Calculated) risk-taking and independent play are part of the game – literally. If you have never been to a German playground, this video may inspire even the most careful to a little adventure tour! | | | | | | |
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| If you have been following the news from Germany, you will know that the new government has switched things up at the federal ministries. Among the adjustments: the former Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) is now the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR). The new direction indicates a clear focus on future technologies and innovation. Find out more on the BMFTR’s website. | | | | | | |
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| The Helmholtz Association is Germany’s largest research organisation and provides unique research infrastructures to its 46,000 employees. This year, Helmholtz celebrates its 30th anniversary with 30 inspiring stories from the association’s history – from robots on the moon to Arctic expeditions. | | | | | | |
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| Academic publisher Elsevier’s new report “Germany as a science nation” highlights the country’s high level of academic excellence and robust research landscape, particularly its unique non-university research sector. Check out the full study for top university rankings and more! | | | | | | |
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AUG 2025 · BOSTON / USA | | | | |
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| Which mode of transportation do you think will have the biggest impact by 2040? | | | | |
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Last month’s results:
If you are working in marine science – what motivated you most to pursue a career in this field? | | | | |
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| Marine scientists appear to be a remarkably even-tempered group – a trait that’s clearly reflected in our survey results. Exactly one third of participants selected each of the three main motivations for working in marine science: environmental impact, field work and global collaboration. All equally compelling reasons! | | | | |
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| Get updates about research career options and funding opportunities in Germany, the latest research news, interesting research projects and upcoming events. | | | |
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