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Exciting Career Opportunities for Excellent International Researchers
Germany is strengthening its commitment to scientific freedom and global collaboration with the Global Minds Initiative Germany, also known as the 1,000 Minds Plus Program.
What it’s about:
The initiative offers top-tier career opportunities for international researchers, from early, career postdocs to established scholars and leading professors, across all disciplines.
Why Germany?
- A global leader in research and innovation
- Guaranteed academic freedom.
- World-class universities and research institutions
- A welcoming home for international talent
Key Highlights:
- Open to international researchers at R2–R4 levels
- Both short- and long-term stays are supported
- Selection based on scientific excellence
- All German universities and non-university research institutions are eligible hosts
- Strategic onboarding support from DAAD, DFG & AvH
This initiative is jointly implemented by:
- The Federal Ministry for Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR)
- The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation (AvH)
- The German Research Foundation (DFG)
- The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
More info and how to apply:
Global Minds Initiative
Global Minds Initiative Germany – BMFTR (joint DFG/AvH/DAAD application link)
