DAAD 2021 Postdoctoral Researchers Networking Tour for International Researchers

This year’s Postdoctoral Researchers’ Networking Tour offers a comprehensive and enjoyable opportunity to study important aspects of Industry 4.0, including the close cooperation between academy and industry as well as examples of practical implementation.

Travelling together throughout Germany, the tour’s participants will be offered a close look at the front line of state-of-the-art Industry 4.0 research. At the same time, the tour will inform about interesting research cooperation and employment opportunities. Participating researchers will be able to exchange their ideas with other participants from all over the world, with representatives from German academia and industry, and with us.

• Table of Content
• About German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
• Postdoctoral Researchers Networking Tour
• Aim and Benefits of Postdoctoral Researchers Networking Tour
• Requirements for Postdoctoral Researchers Networking Tour Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)

DAAD scholarship in Germany is a private, federally funded and state-funded, self governing national agency of the institutions of higher education in Germany, representing 365 German higher education institutions (100 universities and technical universities, 162 general universities of applied sciences, and 52 colleges of music and art) [2003]. The DAAD itself does not offer programs of study or courses, but awards competitive, merit-based grants for use toward study and/or research in Germany at any of the accredited German institutions of higher education. It also awards grants to German...... continue reading

Postdoctoral Researchers Networking Tour

Aim and Benefits of Postdoctoral Researchers Networking Tour

• a practice-oriented and diverse programme to suit the requirements of the participants
• coverage of programme-related costs in Germany (accommodation, domestic travel, most meals)
• a lump sum travel allowance if such costs are not borne by a third party. This will also be provided if the stay is extended by up to five working days in order to allow for additional professional networking.

Requirements for Postdoctoral Researchers Networking Tour Qualification

 Applicants should

• have obtained their PhD/doctorate no longer than 5 years ago and have not been living in Germany or affiliated to a German institution within the previous 12 months
• have been researching in a subject area corresponding to the focus of the tour
• have demonstrated high productivity and quality in their scientific work. This should be clearly documented in the list of publications (journal/conference), patents and other achievements
• have a genuine interest in taking the next step in their career in Germany and be able to demonstrate this (e.g. former or current cooperation, favourable research or career opportunities, specific career demands)
• have exhibited drive and determination, initiative and a willingness to play a role in shaping the future.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit DAAD website.