Physics Research and Funding in

Welcome to our Exhibitor Page here at APS 2021 and welcome to Germany!

At the heart of Europe, Germany is one of the best destinations for cutting-edge research in the field of physics. Why not consider a PhD or research stay in Germany, a collaboration with a German researcher, or an independent research project at one of the leading German physics research institutions?

We would like to present to you the physics research landscape in Germany and give you an overview on various institutions and networks that focus on physics. We would also like to provide you with information on funding organisations that allow you to plan your next career step in Germany. We are here to facilitate your search.

Who does Physics Research in Germany?

Physics research in Germany is conducted at universities, universities of applied sciences and also at non-university research institutes from e.g. the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, the Helmholtz Association, the Leibniz Association and the Society. The spectrum ranges from small monothematic working groups to large-scale research facilities and the topics cover the whole scope of physics.

For a comprehensive overview, please take a look at our brochure "Research in Germany – Physics".

You can also browse the databases GERiT or GEPRIS to search for a research institute or project in your particular research area.

Contact German Physics Research Institutions at APS 2021

At our Exhibitor Page and in our workshop you can meet the following physics research institutions in person. PhD Programmes

Max Planck School of Photonics

The Max Planck School of Photonics (MPSP) is a top tier interdisciplinary graduate school in Germany that provides an integrated MSc and PhD program (or PhD only) in Photonics for excellent graduates from all over the world. The special thing about our school? We are not a single university, but a network of 17 top universities and research institutions across Germany. Therefore, we combine the knowledge of the best researchers and offer our excellent PhDs a unique graduate school experience:

• Full funding and no tuition fees • Excellent teaching and research facilities • Outstanding network of world-renowned fellows • Additional curriculum bundling the knowledge of our fellows and preparing you for your career • Very good connections to industry

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The MPSP PhD program is structured in two phases. During the first phase, which we call the study phase, you obtain a Master’s degree in photonics from one of three teaching universities (KIT Karlsruhe, FSU Jena or FAU Erlangen-Nuernberg). During the second phase, called the research phase, you conduct your PhD research project under the supervision of one of 48 MPSP Fellows at 17 partner institutions throughout Germany. Possible fields of research are: Biophotonics, Fiber Optics, Optics, Strong-Field Physics, Laser Source Development, Laser-Driven Particle Acceleration, Optical Design, X-Ray Science, Nanophotonics, Optical Communication, Advanced Imaging, Ultrafast Physics.

Visit our Website: www.maxplanckschools.de/photonics

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Quantum Alliance

Quantum Alliance comprises seven German Clusters of Excellence and centers working on quantum science and technology. Discover our cutting-edge research and opportunities for early career researchers:

CUI Advanced Imaging of Matter is aiming to understand emergent phenomena of matter and to dynamically create new functionalities.

ML4Q Matter and Light for Quantum Computing is developing new computing and networking architectures using the principles of .

MCQST Munich Center for Quantum Science and Technology is discovering novel and unifying concepts of QST, making them tangible and practical for the development of next generation quantum devices.

Light and Matter at the Quantum Frontier is merging quantum metrology and nanometrology, in order to advance to the next level of unprecedented sensitivity and precision. ct.qmat Complexity and Topology in Quantum Matter is exploring quantum phenomena in general and researching materials in which those phenomena are observed to enable novel applications.

IQST Integrated Quantum Science and Technology is developing ideas anchored in the fundamen- tals of quantum physics into practical technological applications to revolutionize the technology and the principles of quantum sensing.

PhoenixD Photonics, Optics, and Engineering – Innovation Across Disciplines is merging optical systems, design, and simulation tools with novel production technologies into one platform to create individualized and highly-functional optical devices.

Visit our Website: www.quantum-alliance.de Check out our Job Postings: www.quantum-alliance.de/job-offers

Find us on Twitter: @cui_unihh @ML4Q_cluster @MCQST_cluster @ct_qmat @IQSTpress @exc_phoenixd © Quantum Frontiers @PTB Non-university Research Institutions

Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft

The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, headquartered in Germany, is the world’s leading applied research organization. With its focus on developing key technologies that are vital for the future and enabling the commercial exploitation of this work by business and industry, Fraunhofer plays a central role in the innovation process. As a pioneer and catalyst for groundbreaking developments and scientific excellence, Fraunhofer helps shape society now and in the future. Founded in 1949, the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft currently operates 75 institutes and research institutions throughout Germany. The majority of the organization’s 29,000 employees are qualified scientists and engineers, who work with an annual research budget of 2.8 billion euros. Of this sum, 2.4 billion euros are generated through contract research.

Visit our Website: www.fraunhofer.de Find us on Twitter: @Fraunhofer

Max Planck Society

The Max Planck Society is an internationally recognized, autonomous science organization with a long standing tradition. Excellent minds, a high degree of freedom and outstanding work conditions create the foundation for basic research at the very highest level. And thus 20 Nobel Prize laureates are among the ranks of the Max Planck Society, since its creation in 1948. Max Planck researchers, distributed within 86 Max Planck Institutes and facilities in Germany and five other countries, strive to extend frontiers and advance into new dimensions of knowledge. We hire the best scientists worldwide and give them everything they need to pursue their mission.

Visit our Website: www.mpg.de

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The German Physical Society (DPG) is open to everyone: students, professors, pupils, teachers, people working in industry or simply interes- ted in physics. The DPG is a mouthpiece of physics and a contact point for people interested in physics. As a non-profit association, it does not pursue any economic interests. In the DPG, young scientists meet Nobel Laureates, interested people meet experts and young people meet older people. Together, they all form the world‘s largest physics society.

Visit our Website: www.dpg-physik.de

Get Your Research Funded in Germany

Here is an overview of major German funding organisations and their profiles. All of them can be contacted via our Exhibitor Page and in our workshop:

Alexander von Humboldt Foundation

As an intermediary organisation of German foreign cultural and education policy, the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation aims to promote international cultural dialogue and academic exchange. The Humboldt Foundation offers flexiblesponsorship programmes for researchers at all stages of their careers. Its research fellowships and awards enable outstanding scientists and scholars from abroad to complete long-term research stays in Germany. There are no quotas for specific countries or subjects; only personal academic achievement counts. The foundation also maintains close links with its alumni, the Humboldtians, after their stay in Germany. It offers numerous alumni support programmes for that purpose.

Visit our Website: www.humboldt-foundation.de Find us on Twitter: @AFAvH, @AvHStiftung

German Academic Exchange Service

The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) is the organisation of German universities and their student bodies devoted to internationalising the academic and scientific research system. DAAD scholarship programmes enable students, researchers and teaching staff to take advantage of the best study and research opportunities available.

The DAAD promotes transnational cooperation and university partnerships, and is the German national agency for EU higher education cooperation. Consequently, the DAAD supports Germany’s foreign cultural and educational policy goals, national scientific policies and development cooperation efforts and fosters the internationalisation of German higher education institutions.

Visit our Website: www.daad.de Find us on Twitter: @DAAD_Germany, @DAADnewyork German Research Foundation

The German Research Foundation (DFG) is the self-governing organisation for science and research in Germany that brings together higher educati- on institutions and research organisations. It is the central research funding organisation in Germany and provides financial support for research in higher education and public research institutions, but does not run any research establishments itself.

The DFG funds research based in Germany in all disciplines using a bottom-up approach. That means any researcher affiliated with a German research institutionholding a PhD or higher qualification can submit an application without any subject restrictions. DFG programmes offer a wide range of opportunities for various career stages. Additionally, the DFG also has agreements with specific partner organisations in other countries to fund research projects between German researchers and researchers abroad.

Visit our Website: www.dfg.de Find us on Twitter: @dfg_public

You can find even more funding opportunities in our brochure "Funding your Research in Germany"

Come and get in touch with us here at APS! See you in Germany!

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"Research in Germany" is an initiative of the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research. It presents Germany as a country of research and innovation and creates a forum for international exchange and cooperation. “Research in Germany” provides international researchers with information about funding and career opportunities in Germany. The initiative gives research and science organisations from all over the world the chance to establish contact with potential German partners in the fields of science, research and industry. The initiative presents itself online:www.research-in- germany.org and at international conferences and fairs.

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