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Dear reader,
It’s no longer news that climate change is already in full action. In order to reduce our carbon footprint and minimise the damage we inflict on our planet, scientists around the globe are working on new methods of generating, storing and transporting energy.
This transformation is also in full swing in Germany. The Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR) invests more than 700 million euros each year in energy, climate and sustainability research. Whether it’s hydrogen, fusion, solar and wind power, batteries or geothermal energy – Germany offers world-leading research into the energy of the future. Discover some of the country’s most important institutions, networks and research news in this issue of our newsletter!
PS Once again, we invite you, our readers, to decide on the spotlight topic for the December issue. Cast your vote in the “Your turn!” section! | | | | |
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Apply by: September/October (please check the website for more details)
Undergraduate & master students, PhDs & Postdocs: at least two Nobel disciplines (physics, chemistry, physiology, medicine) or one Nobel discipline and another discipline from the social or natural sciences | | | | |
75th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting (Interdisciplinary) | | | | |
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Apply by: various deadlines (depending on applicant’s country of origin)
(Future) PhDs: all disciplines | | | | |
Doctoral Programmes in Germany and Bi-nationally Supervised Doctoral Degrees / Cotutelle | | | | |
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Apply by: 30 October 2025
(Future) Postdocs & Advanced researchers: natural or engineering sciences, medicine or psychology | | | | |
Hector Research Career Development Award | | | | |
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Apply by: 31 October 2025
(Future) PhDs: machine learning and related research areas | | | | |
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Apply by: 1 December 2025
(Future) Postdocs: translational cardiovascular research | | | | |
DZHK Junior Research Group fellowship | | | | |
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Apply by: 1 December 2025
(Future) PhDs: cognition, matter to life, photonics | | | | |
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Apply by: any time
(Future) PhDs & Postdocs: any field related to green hydrogen | | | | |
ERA Fellowships – Green Hydrogen | | | | |
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(Future) Advanced researchers: all disciplines | | | | |
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A spotlight on: the energy of the future | | | | |
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Working together for Germany’s energy transition: the Energy Research Networks
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From bioenergy to hydrogen research – the Energy Research Networks are actively shaping the energy transformation of the future. Supported by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE), eight networks foster the exchange between research, politics and industry and the transfer of research findings to practical applications.
Interested in getting involved? The Energy Research Networks website provides detailed information and contacts for each network and its research fields, working groups and clusters. The German version of the website additionally offers upcoming events, news and publications. Take a look and discover this hub of Germany’s energy research! | | | |
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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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The Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE is Europe’s solar powerhouse: more than 1,400 employees work in its cutting-edge laboratories and research facilities to create a sustainable future based on renewable energy sources. The institute also collaborates with industry and politics, enabling a direct bridge from basic research to practical applications. Find out more about ISE’s work and facilities on their website!
Tip: their virtual tours offer a lively insight into what it’s like to be a researcher at the institute. | | | | | | |
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| Both the EU und Germany have plenty to offer to international researchers, including world-leading centres for research and innovation, exciting career opportunities and a high quality of life. On the Choose Europe website, the European Commission provides a helpful overview of everything related to pursuing a research career in Europe – from open calls and practical tips to first-hand experiences from those who have already made the move. Visit the website now and kickstart your research career in Europe! | | | | | | |
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The bigger picture: life in Germany | | | | |
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| Herbst, Kürbis, Teekanne: no idea what these words mean? A visit to this Instagram channel by the Goethe-Institut might help you out! Their short videos make learning new German words a fun activity you can easily fit into a busy schedule. Whether it’s seasonal words, typical German slang or learning how to tell the time – your newly learned skills will surely come in handy in the office, when out with colleagues or for simply ordering a coffee. | | | | | | |
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| How can we ensure a safe and sustainable energy supply in the future? That is the question asked by the Science Year 2025 – Energy of the Future. The Science Years foster public dialogue on relevant topics in science and research and are a fixture in the German research calendar. In the special issue on our website, you can find exciting energy research conducted at German universities and research institutes as well as insights of international scientists working in Germany. | | | | | | |
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| A romantic castle sitting on a rock in the middle of a Bavarian forest in front of an alpine panorama – Schloss Neuschwanstein might be straight out of a fairytale. Even Walt Disney drew inspiration from it. One of Germany’s most popular tourist attractions, it has now also been recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Dive into Neuschwanstein’s fascinating history with this video! | | | | | | |
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| The National Report on Early Career Researchers (BuWiK) is published every four years and gathers data on employment conditions, diversity, work-life balance, the internationalisation of German academia and more. Take a look at key findings of the 2025 report with this summary by the German Postdoc Network! | | | | | | |
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