On-site Workshop on March 3, 2026

The German Center for Research and Innovation (DWIH) São Paulo together with the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) cordially invite prospective post-doctoral researchers to this Opportunities on site workshop for candidates from Southern Brazil.

This event is co-organized by Freie Universität Berlin, University Alliance Ruhr, Technical University of Munich, University of Münster, the German Research Foundation (DFG) and the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation (AvH). Our hosts and co-organizers are the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul (PUCRS) and the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS).

REGISTRATION is open until February 28. All confirmed participants have been informed by e-mail.

The event will be conducted in ENGLISH.

Date

Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Time

09h00 - 16h30

Address

PUCRS

Sala 305 - Predio 8

Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/s7jYRwugSvkH7CX56

Program:

March 3, 2026

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 a 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
• Welcome Words: Reitoria, PUCRS
• Welcome Words: NN, German General Consulate Porto Alegre

09:45 - 10:00 (BRT) | Doing your Postdoc in Germany - an Introduction

• Doing your postdoc in Germany – an Introduction: NN

10:00  – 11:00 (BRT) | Opportunities & Funding | Lectures and Q&A

• German Research Foundation (DFG): Christina Peters
• Alexander von Humboldt Foundation (AvH): NN
• German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD): NN
• Euraxess: Charlotte Grawitz (Video)

11:00 – 12:00 (BRT) | Pitches from the participating German institutions (10 minutes each):

• UA Ruhr: Marcio Weichert
• Freie Universität Berlin (FU Berlin): Christian Lazar
• University of Münster (UM): Cintia Toth
• Technical University of Munich (TUM): Sören Metz
• Ibero-American Institute in Berlin: Christoph Müller
• Fraunhofer Society: Manuel Steidle
• Heidelberg University: Inés Recio
• University of Potsdam: Sven Dinklage

12:00 - 13:30 (BRT) | Lunch break
 

13:30 - 14:30 (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 DAAD/AvH Alumni and representatives from Funding Agencies and Universities.

Moderated by DWIH São Paulo.

14:30 – 16:30 (BRT) | 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

Registration

REGISTRATION is open until February 28. The organization team will make a pre-selection and all approved and declined participants will get informed via email.

ATTENTION: This workshop is focused on early-career researchers in their final years of their doctorate or have not finished their doctorate more than 4 years ago. 

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.