Science in Germany
Science and research in Germany are characterised by a distinguished infrastructure, a wide variety of disciplines, well-equipped research facilities and competent staff. All in all, there are approximately 750 public-funded research institutions in Germany, plus research and development centres run by industrial corporations.
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German Research Foundation (DFG) – Promoting Research
The DFG serves all branches of science by funding research projects and facilitating cooperation among researchers. The DFG website gives an overview on research promotion and careers, with special focus on young scientists. Also find general information on science and invitations for tender on the website.
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The Max Planck Society for the advancement of the Science is an independent, non-profit organisation established in 1948. Presently 78 Max Planck Institutes carry out basic research in the areas of natural science, social science, the arts and humanities. At present 15 Max Planck Partner Groups are working in India, as many as in no other country.
Max Planck Cooperation Programme with India
Fraunhofer Gesellschaft (FhG) – Applied Research
The Fraunhofer Gesellschaft undertakes applied research that is of direct use to private and public enterprises and of wider benefit to society. Its services are solicited by customers and contractual research partners in industry, the service sector and public administration. The FhG maintains over 80 research units at more than 40 different locations throughout Germany.
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Alexander von Humboldt Foundation (AvH)
The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation was established in 1953 for the promotion of international research cooperation. It enables highly qualified scholars to spend extended periods of research in Germany and promotes the ensuing academic contacts through an active worldwide net of scholars.
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Helmholtz Association of National Research Centres (HGF) – Preventive Research
With its 17 National Research Centres and an annual budget of approximately 3.3 billion euros, the Helmholtz Association is Germany’s largest research organisation. Its 33,000 scientists produce top results in six research fields: Energy, Earth and Environment, Health, Key Technologies, Structure of Matter, and Aeronautics, Space and Transport.
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Leibniz Science Association (WGL) – Application-oriented Research
The Leibniz Association comprises 87 institutions conducting application-oriented basic research and providing scientific infrastructure. Around 16,800 people work for Leibniz institutions – including 7,800 scientists and researchers. The annual budget amounts to just under 1.4 billion euro. The variety of subjects and disciplines offered by Leibniz try to bridge the gap between the humanities and social sciences as well as natural sciences, life sciences and engineering.
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