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Germany offers excellent research opportunities for EU/international PhD students and researchers. Universities and other higher education institutions as well as public- and private-sector non-university research institutions and large research funding organisations support international researchers with postdoctoral jobs and fellowships. Interesting development opportunities for international researchers also exist in research-intensive industry and with small and medium-sized enterprises. Many companies also work closely with universities and research institutions in application-oriented research and development.

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Germany`s highly developed Research Landscape

General Information on Research in Germany

Germany enjoys a long tradition of outstanding research and development. These roots begin with Johannes Gutenberg's book printing via Carl Friedrich Benz's automobile and Einstein's Theory of Relativity through to Karlheinz Brandenburg's MP3 format. Moreover, the invention of the refrigerator, the neon lamp, the tram, the glider or the smartcard all go back to the work of German scientists.

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Path to a PhD

Doing a Doctorate

In Germany some 25,000 graduates successfully complete the doctoral process every year – far more than in any other European country. A doctorate is a decision for life, an investment in your future – but also a time-consuming challenge that needs to be given careful consideration.

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Preliminary Preparation

A Step by Step Guide: DAAD Research Grant Application

Applying to the DAAD Research Grant might look like a daunting task. We have explained the approach on where to start and how to proceed before submitting an online application.

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