Career Planning
"Recognition in Germany" is the information portal regarding the German government's Recognition Act. This portal provides up-to-date information on the legal basis and procedure for the recognition of foreign professional qualifications.
Academics.com is an online job market for higher education professionals. You can find tips on how to apply or on how best to plan your academic career. Moreover, you can access the experience reports that other researchers have written.
The number of women researchers working in leading positions in universities and research institutions is still relatively low in Germany. The Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) is eager to change this and promotes equal opportunity in the research institutions.
The German Research Foundation ( DFG) offers a career planning information service that helps you find the right funding instruments and programmes for all stages of your career in science and academia.
The project KISSWIN is an online communication and information platform for young researchers. It provides information on career paths, funding and much more.
“Make it in Germany” shows qualified professionals from other countries the way to Germany – and what makes it worthwhile to live and work here. For the first time, the portal bundles together all the key information about making a career and living in Germany. It tells you which sectors are in search of qualified professionals and what the terms and conditions are of being able to take up employment in Germany.
Find your PhD position in Germany! PhDGermany publishes PhD position offers in Germany that specifically target international applicants. It helps you find the right PhD position offer or supervisor for your doctoral thesis and assists you with the online application process.
This portal informs you about current vacancies at research centers, high-tech companies or universities (most vacancies are in German).
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