2024 German Academic International Network (GAIN) Conference
About
The GAIN24 Annual Conference and Talent Fair will take place August 23-25, 2024 in San Francisco. It is aimed at postdocs from Germany who are currently working on the American continent. Early career researchers and representatives from all areas of the German research landscape come together for three days of exchange, learning, and networking. Parts of the conference program are also offered in English
GAIN24 annual conference
August 23 – 25, 2024
Marriott Marquis San Francisco
GAIN24 Digital Workshops
September 19, 2024
Online
3 p.m. to 10 p.m. CEST
A variety of workshops and the talent fair make the event a rare opportunity to meet a large number of experts, politicians and German university leadership. Participants can meet with more than 60 German universities, research institutions, and funding agencies. In one-on-one meetings, young scholars can find out about their programs and job openings. The initiative Research in Germany offers a special workshop on opportunities in Germany for international scientists interested in transatlantic careers and partnerships.
Find your career in Germany and
- become part of a network of over 500 postdocs, scientists, and experts from all fields
- get information about career paths and funding opportunities in Germany
- explore our career fair with more than 60 German universities, research institutions, and funding agencies
- participate in workshops (English or German)
- present your research at the GAIN Science slam
GAIN Participation scholarship availability
Who can apply?
Internationally mobile scientists from Germany who are currently working on the American continent take part in GAIN24. Postdocs who do not receive a scholarship from the DAAD, the DFG, the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, the Leopoldina or the German National Academic Foundation are invited to apply for the GAIN participation scholarship. Applications are open to all disciplines.
What is funded?
For GAIN scholarship holders, GAIN covers the conference fees of 630 US dollars including meals as well as the cost of two nights in the conference hotel – unless you live in San Francisco. Travel costs are not covered.
How to apply?
Please register via the registration portal under the category “German Attendee (PostDoc)”. By registering, you are taking part in the application process for a GAIN participation scholarship.
- Specify “GAIN” as the inviting organization.
- You will be asked to upload your CV and state your motivation for participating.
- Please only book your hotel room after receiving confirmation of a GAIN participation scholarship.