Helmholtz Visiting Researcher Grant - Research in Germany
Finances international researchers to collaborate with Helmholtz Centres in Germany.
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Why is collaboration important? Which sectors carry out R&D? What are the top R&D companies in Germany? How do German businesses compare internationally? How is the start-up scene set up? How do I start a career? 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Take part in our online survey at the end of your visit and share your valuable experiences and opinions. Duration: 7-10 min. • Home • Helmholtz Visiting Researcher Grant Funded by In brief The Helmholtz Visiting Researcher Grant offers doctoral students and postdocs with a strong link to (applied) data and information sciences a fully-funded short-term research stay at one of the 18 Helmholtz centers. The grant is offered by HIDA, the Helmholtz Information and Data Science Academy. Who can apply Researchers • from (inter-)national research organisations and from industry • with a master’s degree with at least 3 years of research experience or a PhD/doctorate • with a project with a strong link to the (applied) data and information sciences Type and extent of funding Research grant for short-term research stays; depending on academic level, grant holders will receive approximately 2,800 euros per month to cover living costs. Additional allowances for travel, family etc. might apply. Duration 1 to 3 months. Application Applicants must independently find a research group willing to host their stay and can then apply jointly with the corresponding Helmholtz center. There are two application deadlines each year: 15 March and 15 October. Please note: There will be no application round in March 2024. The next application round will be in October 2024. Jobs at the Helmholtz Association Helmholtz Research Centres cover a wide range of research fields and also operate large research infrastructures. Vacancies at all Helmholtz Research Centres – including positions for postdocs – are published on the Helmholtz Association’s job vacancies page. iStock.com/Frederick Doerschem iStock.com/RudyBalasko Get updates! 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