Vivid exchange at the “Science Breakfast”, MSE 2018
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International Research Marketing – “Research in Germany”
DFG focus areas and activities
Outstanding researchers, new knowledge, innovations, international networking, global competitiveness – these are the central components for a high-performance and globally attractive research hub. Interner Linkmore
Focus areas of the DFG’s international research marketing activities:
- Ideas Competition International Research Marketing and Community Prize to promote German universities and research institutions in pursuing their own research marketing activities
- Joint appearances at international conferences to promote Germany as a research hub for specific disciplines
- Research marketing activities with the new Clusters of Excellence
- Knowledge transfer: workshops and BMBF Forum “Research in Germany” for further training, exchange and networking among experts in Germany
- Informational products for different target groups
The marketing measures are intended as a service to the German research landscape.
Cooperations exceeding the context of universities and research institutions, e.g. with research in industry, is possible and desirable.
Please feel free to contact us.
About the initiative “Research in Germany”
Logo BMBF & Research in Germany
“Research in Germany” is an initiative organised by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research. It presents Germany as an attractive location for research and innovation within a worldwide context and creates a forum for international dialogue and cooperation.
Further Information
Community Prize
Present your innovative research marketing concept to our expert community and win prize money for the implementation of your project idea. Or support us by voting on the best pitched project ideas. Interner Linkmore
International Conferences
Represent Germany as a research hub and provide information about research opportunities at your institution.
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Get involved
For more details on the BMBF initiative “Research in Germany” and for more information on participatory opportunities, see the central website.
Externer Linkmore (in German only)
Ideas competition
The focus is on ideas that boost international networking and promote the appeal of Germany as a research hub within a worldwide context. Interner Linkmore
Informational materials
The informational materials provide an initial overview of the German research landscape in specific subject areas.
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BMBF-Forum
The event offers further training, networking and dialogue on current trends in international research marketing.
Externer Linkmore (in German only)
Contact person
Project manager:
General contact address: