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Funded Research Visits

Explore the Northwest Alliance! Outstanding researchers currently based in the United States are invited to apply for one of six fully funded research visits to the universities of Bremen and Oldenburg.

During your visit, you will explore potential career opportunities, meet leading researchers, experience our research environment, and discuss future collaborations.

We are looking for excellent researchers whose expertise aligns with one or more of our high-profile areas and who are interested in shaping the future of research and innovation in Germany.

If you are currently based in the United States and considering a career in Germany, this is your opportunity to discover the universities of Bremen and Oldenburg, explore our focal research areas, expand your network, and learn whether your future in research and higher education starts here.

USA     Bremen/Oldenburg

  • Application deadline: September 15
  • Duration of stay: approximately 1 week
  • Covered costs: Flight and accommodation
  • Contact: Dr. Julia Sievers  julia.sievers@vw.uni-bremen.de

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    Research Profile*
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    Why is the Northwest Alliance a good scientific fit for your research? (Max. 1,500 characters)

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    Research Vision*
    Where do you see your research developing over the next five years? What scientific questions would you like to address together with researchers from the Northwest Alliance?
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