Research funding for international applicants (to Germany) - German Education Server

EURAXESS Germany is the National Coordination Point at the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, an information and advice point for internationally mobile researchers wishing to come to Germany or Germans wishing to go abroad to work in research. Here you can find information on funding opportunities, job offers, social security and tax issues and other topics relating to researcher mobility. The EURAXESS Germany [...]

The "European Liaison Office of the German Research Organisations" is the joint service platform of the German research organisations united in the "Association for the Promotion of European and International Cooperation in Science e.V.". As a Central Research Facility, KoWi is financed by the German Research Foundation (Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft, DFG) with offices located in Bonn and [...]

Given the current situation of refugees from conflict zones entering Germany, the German Research Foundation has disclosed the availability of additional funding for universities and research projects, e.g. funding of scientists with a refugee background.

"The EURAXESS Science4Refugees initiative supports refugee and at-risk researchers by helping them access internships, part-time and full-time research positions, and connect with the European research community. Through the EURAXESS portal, researchers can find tailored job opportunities, training resources and comprehensive support services to ease their transition to working and living in Europe." [Summary: [...]

The German branch of the network for researchers in Europe provides information for refugees who wish to study or research in Germany, including addresses and further advice on legal issues, funding.

document from: Bundesministerium für Bildung, Familie, Senioren, Frauen und Jugend