2024 DAAD Postdoctoral Researchers Networking Tour for International Researchers

This year’s Postdoctoral Researchers’ Networking Tour offers a comprehensive and enjoyable opportunity to study important aspects of Industry 4.0, including the close cooperation between academy and industry as well as examples of practical implementation.

Travelling together throughout Germany, the tour’s participants will be offered a close look at the front line of state-of-the-art Industry 4.0 research. At the same time, the tour will inform about interesting research cooperation and employment opportunities. Participating researchers will be able to exchange their ideas with other participants from all over the world, with representatives from German academia and industry, and with us.

Aim and Benefits

A practice-oriented and diverse programme to suit the requirements of the participants
Coverage of programme-related costs in Germany (accommodation, domestic travel, most meals)
A lump sum travel allowance if such costs are not borne by a third party. This will also be provided if the stay is extended by up to five working days in order To allow for additional professional networking.

Requirements

Applicants should

Have obtained their PhD/doctorate no longer than 5 years ago and have not been living in Germany or affiliated to a German institution within the previous 12 months
Have been researching in a subject area corresponding to the focus of the tour
Have demonstrated high productivity and quality in their scientific work. This should be clearly documented in the list of publications (journal/conference), patents and other achievements
Have a genuine interest in taking the next step in their career in Germany and be able to demonstrate this (e.g. former or current cooperation, favourable research or career opportunities, specific career demands)
Have exhibited drive and determination, initiative and a willingness to play a role in shaping the future.