The Goethe
Research Experience Program (GREP) offers scholarships for advanced
undergraduate and master students of high academic standing to gain
cutting-edge research experience in one of Goethe University's
multidisciplinary research profile areas. Students can benefit from individual supervision by excellent
researchers, build their own research network and strengthen their academic and
intercultural competences through working and studying with
professionals on a predetermined 2-6 months research project with the
option to gain credit points that can be recognised towards the degree at
the home university.
At Goethe University scientific excellence is concentrated in six profile areas of research, in which researchers from various disciplines and institutions collaborate in internationally competitive research projects. Interested students can choose to pursue an individual research visit within one of the designated research projects listed in our project database.
The research areas vary from natural and life science to social sciences and humanities:
Within the field of molecular and translational medicine, students can conduct research in cardiology, oncology, neuroscience and drug research at the existing research cluster Cardio Pulmonary Institute (CPI).
Within the field of biomedical sciences and technologies, students can develop new therapeutic approaches for complex diseases at the new research cluster EMTHERA.
Within the field of cell biology, biophysics, molecular biology, neurobiology, chemistry, bioinformatics and mathematics, students can conduct interdisciplinary research on subcellular architecture and cell behaviour at the new research cluster SCALE.
Within the field of theoretical physics and astro-physics, students can conduct research on heavy elements in the universe, neutron stars, kilonovas and gravitational waves at the new research cluster ELEMENTS.
Within the field of social sciences and media studies students can conduct interdisciplinary research on social conflicts and the question of trust in relation to peacemaking at the new research cluster ConTrust.
Within in the field of humanities and religious studies, students can conduct interdisciplinary research on the relations and perceptions between the three monotheistic religions "Judaism," "Christianity" and "Islam" in historical and contemporary global contexts at the research project DynRel.
Within the field of sustainability and biodiversity students can conduct research on environmental pollution, biodiversity loss, and climate change at the research project RobustNature
Students from natural and life sciences can complete a laboratory visit as part of a mandatory elective module in one of the following study programs:
Winter Intake 2024/25
Duration: October 2024 - March 2025
NEW / Prolonged Deadlines!
Nomination Deadline: May 15th, 2024
Application Deadline: May 31st, 2024
Admission: within 4-6 weeks
Research visits: 2-6 months
The exact dates and duration of the research visit can be arranged individually!
German Online Course: during your stay
Nomination Deadline: October 15th, 2024
Application Deadline: Oktober 31st,
2024
Admission: within 4-6 weeks
Research visits: 2-6 months
The exact dates and duration of the research visit can be
arranged individually!
German Online Course: during your stay
Summer Intake 2025
Duration: June 2025 - August 2025
Nomination Deadline: January 15th, 2025
Application Deadline: January 31st, 2025
Admission: within 4-6 weeks
Research visits: 8-12 weeks
The exact dates and duration of the research visit can be arranged individually!
German Online Course: during your stay
STEP 2
You are eligibile for
application, if the following criteria apply:
The program language and student support is provided in English.
German language skills are not necessary for the acceptance into the program. However, GREP-fellows can apply for a German intensive language course at the Goethe Institute in Frankfurt.
German Intensive Courses are offered as an online course during your research stay and take approx. 5 weeks.
We will inform you about the exact course dates, once you are admitted to the program.
Since finding affordable housing in Frankfurt am Main is very difficult and
time-consuming, GREP facilitates accommodation for the time of your research
stay in private dormitories or shared flats.
All apartments and rooms in shared flats are fully furnished and have WIFI. Rooms in dormitories have a private bathroom. Cooking equipment, duvet and pillow are provided. Beside your personal belongings, you only need to bring bed sheets and towels.
The Goethe Buddy Program supports you while you settle in Frankfurt! Your advantages for participation are:
Find out more!
Program Management
Leonora Juergens
Phone +49 (0)69 798 15090
E-Mail: grep@uni-frankfurt.de
Program Administration
Lisa Pfeiffer
Mobile +49 (0)1718616814
Phone +49 (0)69 798 15098
E-Mail: grep@uni-frankfurt.de
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