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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.

Indo-German Entrepreneurship Programme
Call for applications: Innovators Connect – Tandem 2026 (Apply till 5 September 2026)

Innovators Connect – Tandem is a two week entrepreneurship programme for young researchers interested in start-up founding and early-stage start-up founders from India and Germany. Participants will work in teams to generate innovative ideas, undergo training for bringing research ideas to market and get exposure to start-up and innovation ecosystems of India and Germany. The programme will include design thinking workshops, information sessions, mentoring, networking sessions, lab visits and more. The programme takes place in India. This year marks the fifth edition of the programme.
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ICAS:MP Short-Term Fellowships 2026–27

The M.S. Merian – R. Tagore International Centre of Advanced Studies (ICAS:MP), supported by the Max Weber Stiftung and funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), invites applications for short-term residential fellowships in New Delhi for the academic year July 2026 – June 2027.
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Workshop on Contemporary Populism in Germany and India: Issues and Perspectives

Populism seems to be constantly changing, adapting to the societal and political circumstances. The University of Goettingen has organized a workshop that discusses contemporary populism and tries to draw some broad lessons on populisms´causes, forms, and consequences. They invite young scholars from India to share their perspectives and to discuss how populism has changed politics, media and society.
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PhD positions at the IMPRS-CPQM

The International Max Planck Research School for Chemistry and Physics of Quantum Materials (IMPRS-CPQM) has multiple PhD positions for research on quantum materials research, specifically in the fields of solid-state chemistry and condensed matter physics.
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Research Explorer Ruhr

Research Explorer Ruhr (RER) is a program for international early postdoctoral researchers (to-be) interested in exploring the research landscape of the University Alliance Ruhr.
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Earth System Modelling School (EaSyMS) 2021

IMPRS invites for participation in its Earth System Modelling School (EaSyMS) 2021 scheduled for December 3-10, 2021.
Call for Applications
PhD Positions at the International Max Planck Research School for Global Biogeochemical Cycles (IMPRS-gBGC)

The IMPRS-gBGC offers a PhD program specializing in global biogeochemistry and related Earth System sciences. The call for applications is now open.