Virtual GAIN20: English Program
On August 28 – 29, 2020 the Virtual GAIN20 Conference offered an English program tailored to international scientists of all disciplines interested in research opportunities abroad. Early-career researchers, postdocs and young faculty were warmly invited to participate in the virtual conference.
All virtual workshops were open to early career researchers only, had limited capacity and could only be reached via prior registration. A Webcast was offered parallel to the each workshop slot. The webcasts were open to all conference attendees and could be accessed without prior registration. All webcasts took place in the auditorium.
Click here to download:
- Virtual GAIN20 Conference Magazine
- Virtual GAIN20 Conference Agenda
- Virtual GAIN20 Workshops (detailed descriptions)
- Virtual GAIN20 Exhibitor Profiles
Friday, 08/28/2020
| TIME (EST) | PROGRAM | ROOM |
| 9:00am – 9:15am | Welcome Remarks (English subtitles): | Auditorium |
| Anja Karliczek Federal Minister of Education and Research, Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) |
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| Prof. Dr. Katja Becker President of the German Research Foundation (DFG) |
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| Prof. Dr. Joybrato Mukherjee President of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) |
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| Prof. Dr. Hans-Christian Pape President of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation (AvH) |
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| 9:15am – 11:45am | Talent Fair | Exhibition Hall (1 – 6) |
| German universities, research institutions, and funding agencies |
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| Information booth: German Consulate Boston – Living and Working in Germany (Entry and Residence: Visa, work permit, social security) | ||
| 10:30am – 10:45am | Break | |
| 10:45am – 11:45am | Workshops: | Workshop Hall |
| The vision of the European University – international research careers in Europe | ||
| Startups and Academia – Career paths, funding programs and support at German Universities | ||
| 11:45am – 12:00pm | Break | |
| 12:00pm – 1:00pm | Live: Virtual GAIN20 Science Slam | Auditorium |
Saturday, 08/29/2020
Last updated: 9/23/2020