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Learn more about the latest in science, research and innovation from Germany. Also find useful information about research opportunities and development grants in India and Germany.

Call for Applications
DAAD Postdoctoral Researchers International Mobility Experience (PRIME) 2021/22

The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) invites applications from qualified post-doctoral researchers for temporary positions at German universities under the PRIME programme for supporting the international mobility of post-doc researchers.
Call for Nominations – Max Planck Mobility Grants

Max Planck-India Mobility Grants are travel grants by which cooperation between young Indian scientists and a Max Planck Institute (MPI) is to be initiated.
Call for Nominations – Max Planck Partner Groups

Calling outstanding junior scientists and postdocs! The call for nominations for Max Planck Partner Groups is now open. The Max Planck Partner Groups are intended for junior scientists or postdocs who have obtained their doctorate no longer than seven years ago (medicine: nine years). They must have spent a minimum of 12 months at an MPI before returning to a research institution in their home country. Partner Groups are supported for up to five years with €20,000 p.a. provided from MPG central funds. Funds can be used to cover expenses for travel, workshops, doctoral students/postdocs and minor equipment.
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11 Doctoral and 1 Post-Doc Position at the Faculty of Philosophy, University of Cologne

The newly established Research Training Group (Graduiertenkolleg) „anschließen – ausschließen – Cultural Dynamics Beyond Globalized Networks” at the Faculty of Philosophy, University of Cologne, invites applications for 11 doctoral and one postdoc position.
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Green Talents Award 2021

Are you a promising researcher who is looking to create a better, more sustainable future for all? Are you working on sustainable, innovative ideas to help realise the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)? Are you interested in diving deeper into Germany’s approach to research for sustainability?
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IGCS Virtual Summer School 2021 on “Sustainable Water Management at the Saltwater – Freshwater Interface”

Kiel University (CAU), Germany in collaboration with The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM) in India, will host the IGCs Virtual Summer School 2021 from 12-23 July 2021.
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PhD Positions at IMPRS “The Exploration of Ecological Interactions with Molecular and Chemical Techniques”

The International Max Planck Research School (IMPRS) “The Exploration of Ecological Interactions with Molecular and Chemical Techniques” in Jena, Germany, invites applications for 5 PhD positions in Molecular and Chemical Ecology and Evolution beginning in September 2021 – January 2022.