1. (Funding for) Research In Germany Nico Schüler, School of Music

2. Funding Programmes | Page 2 of 40 Frequently Asked Questions Germany  Why Germany? a.Germany offers international, highly-qualified scientists and researchers outstanding working conditions as well as funding opportunities. b.The current research system in Germany guarantees greater flexibility and more freedom in employment and salary. c.Germany offers innovation and leadership in science and technology, Germany leads in: Environmental Research, Nanotechnology, Information and Communications Technology, Biotechnology, Optical Technologies and Microsystems Engineering e.Germany No. 3 Nobel Prize (A total of 30 German researchers have received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry, 24 in Physics, 16 in Medicine/Physiology and 7 in Literature) f.One quarter of all European patents are based on developments made by German scientists (Germany is 1st in the field of nanotechnology)

3. German Funding Programmes for Science and Research Opportunities for International Students, Graduates, PostDocs and Scientists offered by the Please contact the respective organisation for further detailed information on individual programs. AvH Alexander von Humboldt Foundation DAAD German Academic Exchange Service DFG German Research Foundation FhG Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft MPG Max Planck Society HGF Helmholtz Association WGL Leibniz Association

4. Funding Programmes | Page 4 of 40 Target Groups of Research in Germany Programs: ·Undergraduate Students ·Graduate Students ·Postdocs ·More Experienced Researchers ·More Distinguished Researchers ·Bilateral Cooperation ·University Administration

5. Funding Programmes | Page 5 of 40 Frequently Asked Questions Germany  How do I establish a contact in Germany? DFG's GEPRIS can help one find contacts. Link can be found at www.dfg.de, information on project (abstracts) and full contact details of PI.www.dfg.de  Do I have to speak German? Not always, depends on the program. In general, the language in the research labs is English. Humanities and social sciences tend to require a good command of German. AvHDFGDAADAvHDFGDAAD

6. Thank you for your attention! Contact: nico.schuler@txstate.edu Further contacts and background information can be found online at: www.research-in-germany.de www.daad.org www.avh.de www.dfg.de