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Here you will find current news on international activities of German actors in the fields of education, research and innovation.
Dark matter research: Leibniz Institute of Photonic Technologies installs measuring instruments in Brazil
At the campus of the Observatório Nacional, researchers from the Leibniz Institute of Photonic Technology (Leibniz-IPHT) in Jena, together with Brazilian partners, have installed a new measurement station. It is part of the worldwide project "Global…
Global Minds Initiative Germany: BMFTR offers new opportunities for international researchers to come to Germany
The Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR) supports international researchers who would like to continue their careers in Germany. The new Global Minds Initiative Germany builds on the prestigious programmes offered by the…
German Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training: Cooperation with Colombian partner goes on
The german Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training (BIBB) and Colombia's National Vocational Training Service (SENA) extend their cooperation and define joint topics for the period 2025-2028.
Max Planck Transatlantic Program: Support for science in the U.S.
With its new Transatlantic Program, the Max Planck Society aims to strengthen collaboration and partnerships between its institutes and leading U.S. institutions. At the same time, it seeks to counter the loss of scientific talent in times of growing…
Alexander von Humboldt Foundation: 2025 Humboldt Alumni Awards presented
This year’s awards for the best network initiatives launched by Humboldtians go to the Czech Republic, Ecuador and India. Applications for the Humboldt Alumni Award 2026 are possible until 30 November 2025.
German National Cohort NAKO: First re-examination data of Germany's largest long-term population study is now available
Sscientists from Germany and abroad can now for the first time apply for data from the German National Cohort (NAKO) from the baseline and the first re-examination (the 5-year follow-up). NAKO is the largest longitudinal health study in Germany. The…
DFG Pursues Closer Collaboration with Brazil and Colombia
The Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG, German Research Foundation) is strengthening its ties with Latin American. On a trip to Brazil and Colombia, DFG President Professor Dr. Katja Becker met with top-level representatives of Brazilian partner…
Uniting global expertise: International Max Planck Center for Particle Physics, Cosmology and Geometry founded
In order to better understand the Universe at all scales, leading experts have established the Max Planck-IAS-NTU Center (MPC) for Particle Physics, Cosmology, and Geometry – a collaborative research initiative between the Max Planck Society for the…
Decisions in the Second Round of Competition under the German Excellence Strategy: Excellence Commission Selects 70 Clusters of Excellence
In the second round of the joint initiative by the German federal and state governments to further strengthen top-level research at universities in Germany, 70 Clusters of Excellence have been selected for funding – 45 renewals and 25 new projects.…
