On-site Workshop on March 5, 2026

The German Centre for Research and Innovation (DWIH) São Paulo together with their supporters Freie Universität Berlin (FU Berlin), Technische Universität Berlin (TU Berlin), Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, University of Münster (UM), Technical University of Munich (TUM), Heidelberg University and University of Potsdam invite prospective post-doctoral researchers to this on site workshop for candidates from Brazil.

REGISTRATION is open until February 28.

Date

Thursday, March 5, 2026

Time

09h00 - 17h00

Address

Goethe-Institut São Paulo

Rua Lisboa 974, - Pinheiros, São Paulo - SP, 05413-001

How to get there: https://maps.app.goo.gl/9fUip56WX1DyF5Yp7

Program:

Learn everything you need to know about how to do a postdoc at these excellent German universities, the financing opportunities in Germany and general aspects of career paths in the German research system.

09:00 – 09:30 (BRT) | Welcome coffee & Registration

09:30 – 10:00 (BRT) | Welcome & Opening Remarks

• Welcome & Moderation: Anja Grecko Lorenz (DWIH São Paulo)
• Welcome Words: Goethe-Institut São Paulo
• Doing your postdoc in Germany – an Introduction: 

10:00  – 10:45 (BRT) | Opportunities & Funding | Lectures

• German Research Foundation (DFG): Christina Peters
• Alexander von Humboldt Foundation (AvH): Juliana P. Perez
• German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD): Francine Camelim
• EURAXESS: Charlotte Grawitz (video)

10:45 – 11:30 (BRT) | Pitches from the participating universities (4 minutes each):

• Freie Universität Berlin (FU Berlin): Nora Jacobs & Christian Lazar
• Ibero-American Institute in Berlin: Christoph Müller
• University of Münster (UM): Cintia Toth
• Technical University of Munich (TUM): Sören Metz 
• Heidelberg University: Inés Recio
• University of Potsdam: Sven Dinklage 

11:30 - 12:30 (BRT) | How to get started. Ask your peers!

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

Moderated by DWIH São Paulo.

12:30 - 13:30 (BRT) | Lunch break

13:30 – 17:00 (BRT) | Individual Consultations | Career Fair

Get your advice from the representatives of the German institutions!

Modus: tables will be changed every 15 minutes

17:00 (BRT) Closing Remarks

Closing Remarks, Summary and Wrap Up

 

Partners:
The event is organized by the German Center for Research and Innovation São Paulo (DWIH São Paulo), hosted by the Goethe-Institut São Paulo and supported by Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, German Research Foundation (DFG), German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and Euraxess.

Registration

REGISTRATION is open until February 27. 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 Postdoc in Germany.

Please note that this event is intended for students/researchers who are currently pursuing or already hold a PhD. 

Bear in mind: You can apply for a scholarship for a postdoc for 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.