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  • Doing a PhD and Postdoc in Germany: Bogotá 2025

    Research Ambassador Event - Centro del Japón, Universidad de los Andes - Bogotá / March 11, 2025 / 09:30 - 16:30 hours
  • On-site Workshop on March 11, 2025

    Come and join us in Bogotá and learn about the German research landscape, how to get funding and how to start your research career in Germany and learn from the DAAD Research Ambassadors.

    The event is open for all candidates interested in doing a PhD or Postdoc in Germany. 

    REGISTRATION is closed - all invited participants have been informed by mail. 

  • Date

    Tuesday, March 11, 2025

    Time

    09h30 - 16h15

    Address

    Universidad de los Andes

    Centro del Japon, Cl. 18a #0-07, Bogotá, Colombia

    How to get there: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZjWNLx3UjyVBW4fq8

  • PROGRAM 

    09:30 - 10:00 Welcome coffee & Registration

    During the agenda from 10:00 to 16:30: Individual Consultations | Career Fair 

    Get your advice from the representatives of the German institutions!

    10:00 - 10:30 Welcome & opening remarks

      • Welcome & Moderation: Universities in Germany Consortium & DAAD Bogotá
      • Welcome: Johanna Mick Clausen, Universidad de los Andes
      • Welcome Words: Bianca Müller - Jefa de Prensa, Cooperación Cultural y Científica, Federal Republic of Germany in Colombia
      • Doing your PhD and Postdoc in Germany – an Introduction: Reinhard Babel, DAAD Bogotá

    10:30 - 12:30 Opportunities & funding | Short Talks 

      • German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD): Reinhard Babel
      • German Research Foundation (DFG): Laura Ferreira
      • Alexander von Humboldt Foundation (AvH): Yenny Rocio Hernández Pico
      • EURAXESS: Viktoria Bodnarova (per video)

    University pitches: Get to know us!

      • University of Münster: Laura Redondo
      • Freie Universität Berlin (FU Berlin): Nora Jacobs & Christian Lazar
      • Technische Universität Berlin (TU Berlin): Jan an Haack
      • Technical University of Munich (TUM): Tiffany Paulisch & Sören Metz

    12:30 - 14:00 Lunch break

    14:00 - 14:30 Q&A and workshops

    Personal and academic requirements, where to look for calls and job offers, first contact with a potential host, and much more! Discuss with DAAD & AvH research ambassadors and representatives from Funding Agencies and Universities.

    14:00 - 14:30 Introduction: From PhD to Postdoc –

    Paving your way through the German Academic System (with Tiffany Paulisch from TUM) (Auditorio)

    14:30 - 15:30 Exchange rounds

    In this slot you have the opportunity to visit up to three thematic stations that cover different topics regarding your PhD or Postdoc in Germany. Get helpful insight from representatives from German Funding Agencies and DAAD Research Ambassadors!

    Research in Germany: Natural Sciences and Engineering: 

    DAAD Research Ambassadors Isabel Pérez Blanco, Corporación para la Investigación de la Corrosión- Piedecuesta, and Dr. Rafik Neme, Universidad del Norte) and Ana María Ramírez Tovar (Postdoc at TU Berlin), (Tsubaki 203 con capacidad de 25 personas)

    Research in Germany: Social Sciences and Humanities

    DAAD Research Ambassadors Dra. Juanita Zemabrano Reina, UNIMINUTO, and Dr. Alonso Rojas, UIS) (Auditorio)

    DFG Workshop: How to Find the Right Research Funding - An Introduction to Gepris and DFG Proposals

    with Laura Ferreira from DFG Office Latin America) (Sumire 303 con capacidad de 14 personas)

    15:30 - 16:15 How to get started! | Q&A

    Discuss with Research Ambassadors and representatives from German Funding Agencies and Universities about where to look for calls and job offers, first contact with a potential host, doing research in Germany with your family, and much more! and academic requirements, where to look for calls and job offers, first contact with a potential host, and much more!

    16:15 Closing Remarks

    Closing Remarks, Summary and Wrap Up

     

    Event language is English

     

    Partners:

    The event is co-organized by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) in Bogotá, University of Münster, Freie Universität Berlin, Technische Universität Berlin (TU Berlin) and Technical University of Munich (TUM) and hosted by Universidad de los Andes.

    The event is supported by Alexander von Humboldt Foundation (AvH), DFG and EURAXESS 

  • Registration for the on-site workshop.

    REGISTRATION was open until March 09. Please fill out all fields. All invited participants will be informed by e-mail.  

    Please be aware that this workshop is dedicated to students/researchers who are interested in doing a PhD or Postdoc in Germany.

    Please note that this event is intended for students/researchers who are currently pursuing or already hold a PhD, or enrolled in a Master's degree. Students who would like to pursue a Master's degree in Germany are not eligible for participation. 

    Bear in mind: You can apply for a scholarship for a doctorate up to six years after your last academic degree. In the case of postdoctoral funding, you can apply up to twelve years after your doctorate.

  • Your registration is successful once you receive an email confirmation from the organizers.

    We process applicants’ data only for the application procedure and its administrative handling. No Information will be forwarded to third parties.

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