Helmholtz Association

With an annual budget of more than 3.4 billion euros Helmholtz Association is a leading scientific research organization that funds various research programs. You can find a short overview of the association´s funding programs, as well as a list of useful links below. For detailed information, please refer to Helmholtz Association’s homepage.

[+] Helmholtz Postdoc Programme

Helmholtz Postdoc Programme: allows postdocs/junior researchers, who are about to obtain a doctoral degree or have done so within the last one year, to work independently on their own research project (with duration of up to three years) at Helmholtz. For further information, please refer to the program’s website.

[+] Helmholtz Young Investigators Groups

Helmholtz Young Investigators Groups: allows outstanding researchers, obtained a doctoral degree between two and six years ago, to prepare for a university teaching career. The program lasts for 5 to 6 years, followed by an evaluation period. For further information, please refer to the program’s website.

[+] Individual PhD Thesis at Helmholtz Centres

Individual PhD Thesis at Helmholtz Centres: allows outstanding and experienced PhD students, obtained a Master’s degree equivalent to the German one, to participate in a postgraduate training and a research project (with duration of three years). The current vacancies can be found here.

[+] International Helmholtz Research Schoola and Graduate Schools

International Helmholtz Research Schools and Graduate Schools: allows outstanding PhD students, obtained a Master’s degree equivalent to the German one, to enroll in a doctoral program, as well as to participate in an individual development training. For further information, please refer to the program’s website.

Useful links

Helmholtz Association (Homepage)

Helmholtz Association (Contact)

Helmholtz Association (Programs: list)

Helmholtz Association (Vacancies)