Funding your research in Germany: Information session & networking
Feb 28, 2023 - 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm
This "Funding Your Research in Germany" information session gives an overview of the German research landscape, opportunities and funding programs in support of research collaboration with Germany. This session will be led by representatives from the DAAD-German Academic Exchange Service, DFG-German Research Foundation and the European Delegation to Canada. The presentation from the European Delegation will focus on important insights and research opportunities to engage under the Horizon Europe program. The session is relevant to faculty, postdoctoral fellows and PhD students from across the disciplinary spectrum.
Location: UBC’s Old Administration Building, 6328 Memorial Road, Board and Senate Room (Room 210) and online via Zoom
Format: Hybrid – on campus and online. The session will be recorded and shared with those who register for the event. Individuals can join virtually or in person, and drop into the session as needed.
12 to 2 pm: Information session
2 to 3 pm: Networking and informal Q&A
Agenda:
Time |
Topic |
Presenters |
| 12-12:05 pm | Welcome |
Consulate General Marc Eichhorn, Consul General of Germany in Vancouver Mr. Ben Brisch, Director, New York Regional Office, DAAD – German Academic Exchange Service |
| 12:05-12:35 pm | DAAD presentation + Q&A |
Mr. John Paul Kleiner, Senior Manager, University Relationships, DAAD Information Point Toronto, DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) |
| 12:45-1:15 pm | DFG presentation + Q&A |
Ms. Bettina Schuffert, Program Officer, Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG), German Research Foundation |
| 1:25-1:55 pm | European Delegation presentation + Q&A |
Mr. Luigi Scarpa de Masellis, Advisor, Trade and Economic Section, Delegation of the European Union to Canada |
| 2-3 pm | Open networking + coffee and refreshments |
Details:
DAAD: www.daad-canada.ca
DFG: www.dfg.de
Delegation of the European Union to Canada: www.eeas.europa.eu/delegations/canada_en
Horizon Europe: www.horizon-eu.eu
Event Details
Feb 28, 2023 - 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm
UBC’s Old Administration Building (Room 210)
6328 Memorial Road / Zoom (register for link)
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
V6T 1Z2