Postdoc in Germany: Buenos Aires 2026

On-site Workshop on March 12, 2026

Learn everything you need to know about funding, research careers and opportunities for Postdocs in Germany. This in-person workshop will connect prospective young postdoctoral researchers with representatives from German universities and funding organizations, which will present their opportunities and offer individual consultation to the participants.

This event is organized by Freie Universität Berlin, Technical University of Munich, University Alliance Ruhr, University of Münster and University of Potsdam, with the support of DAAD IC Buenos Aires, the DFG Office Latin America, Alexander von Humboldt Foundation and EURAXESS and co-organized & hosted by the Consejo Interuniversitario Nacional (CIN) in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

REGISTRATION is closed. All invited participants will be informed by mail. 

Date

Thursday, March 12, 2026

Time

09h30 - 16h30

Address

Consejo Interuniversitario Nacional (CIN)

Ecuador 871, C1214ACM, Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina

How to get there: https://maps.app.goo.gl/GgHKe2dzpnUub1T39

PROGRAM

09:30 - 10:00 Welcome coffee & Registration

10:00 - 10:30 Welcome & opening remarks

• Welcome & Moderation: Christian Lazar (FU Berlin) & Sören Metz (TUM)
• Host Welcome: CIN
• Welcome Words: Matthias Trager (German Embassy)  
• Doing a Postdoc in Germany – an Introduction: Laura Ferreira (DFG)

10:30 - 12:15 Opportunities & funding | Short Talks 

• Alexander von Humboldt Foundation (AvH): Laura Caruso
• German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD): María Emilia Martínez
• German Research Foundation (DFG): Laura Ferreira
• EURAXESS: Charlotte Grawitz (per video)

German Institutions pitches: Get to know us!

• Max Planck Society: Carolina Abadie
• University of Münster: Cintia Toth
• Freie Universität Berlin (FU Berlin): Christian Lazar
• Technical University of Munich (TUM): Sören Metz
• University of Potsdam: Liliana Mayer
• University Alliance Ruhr: Marcio Weichert

12:15 - 13:00 How to get started! | Q&A

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

Moderated by Christian Lazar (FU Berlin) and Sören Metz (TUM)

13:00 - 14:00 Networking Lunch

 

14:00 - 16:30 Individual Consultations | Career Fair  

Get your advice from the representatives of the German institutions! Modus: tables will be changed every 15 Minutes

16:30 Closing Remarks

Closing Remarks, Summary and Wrap Up

 

Event language is English

 

Partners:

This event is organized by Freie Universität Berlin, Technical University of Munich, University Alliance Ruhr, University of Münster and the University of Potsdam — with the support of DAAD IC Buenos Aires, the DFG Office Latin America, the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, and EURAXESS, and hosted by the Consejo Interuniversitario Nacional (CIN), Buenos Aires. The event is also supported by the German Embassy in Buenos Aires.

Registration for the on-site workshop

REGISTRATION is closed. All invited participants will be informed by e-mail.  

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

Please note that this event is intended for students/researchers who are currently pursuing or already hold a PhD (conclusion not more that 4 years ago). Students who would like to pursue a Master's degree or a PhD in Germany or are already experienced researchers are not eligible for participation. 

Bear in mind: 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.