Join representatives from leading German science and research organizations for an overview of Germany’s dynamic research and innovation ecosystem and the wide range of funding and collaboration opportunities available to UChicago faculty, researchers, and students.
Participants will gain direct insight into priority funding programs, joint research models, mobility schemes, and transatlantic partnership pathways offered by Germany’s premier institutions, including:
- Alexander von Humboldt Foundation (AvH)
- Fraunhofer USA
- German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
- German Center for Research and Innovation New York (DWIH)
- German Research Foundation (DFG)
- Max Planck Society
Program Format
The session will begin with brief introductions followed by a focused presentation from German funding representatives highlighting priority programs and mechanisms for U.S.–Germany collaboration.
Dedicated time will be reserved for Q&A and one-on-one engagement with delegation members to explore potential research partnerships, funding pathways, and institutional connections.
German Organizations Presenting
Alexander von Humboldt Foundation (AvH)
The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation supports international research exchange by funding individual scholars to conduct research in Germany and fostering long-term global academic networks.
Fraunhofer USA
Fraunhofer USA is the U.S. affiliate of Germany’s applied research organization, conducting industry-focused research and technology development in partnership with American universities and companies.
German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
The German Academic Exchange Service is Germany’s national agency for international academic mobility, providing scholarships, funding programs, and institutional partnerships to promote global higher education collaboration.
German Center for Research and Innovation New York (DWIH)
The German Center for Research and Innovation New York promotes German research and innovation in North America by convening academic, industry, and policy leaders and facilitating transatlantic collaboration.
German Research Foundation (DFG)
The German Research Foundation is Germany’s central self-governing research funding body, supporting investigator-driven academic research across all disciplines through competitive peer review.
Max Planck Society
The Max Planck Society is Germany’s premier basic research organization, operating a network of independent institutes dedicated to curiosity-driven, world-class scientific inquiry.
