The Goethe
Research Experience Programme 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 profile areas of research. 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.
2-6 months research visit with the possibility to gain credit points
Optional 3 weeks intensive German language course at Goethe-Institute Frankfurt
English as working language
Exclusive orientation programme, social activities and excursions in and around the city of Frankfurt
Individual mentoring and supervision by research professionals from GU
Personal advice on visa application, mandatory insurance etc. by the Global Office
We award fellows of the programme with a GREP-scholarship including:
Six steps for a successful application:
1. Check if you are eligible for the Goethe Research Experience Programme.
2. Read up about the key programme information (dates, costs and preconditions etc.)
3. Check out the GREP project database for participating research projects
4. Get nominated by a prosepective research supervisior at GU
5. Inform us about your nomination and initiate the application process
6. Talk to your study programme manager at your home university about your participation in the programme and pre-approval for transfer credit
GREP offers three research options:
1. Students can pursue an individual research project, e.g. in preparation for their final thesis (2-3 months).
2. Students from natural and life sciences can complete a laboratory visit as part of a mandatory elective module in specific degree programmes at GU (2-3 months).
3. Students can also write their final thesis under dual supervision by the home institution and GU (3-6 months).
During their reserach visit, students are placed in an established research group and conduct their own research under close supervision by research staff at GU.
They are expected to report on their progress regularly, hand in a final written report and give an oral presentation in English at the end of the programme for an evaluation by the hosting research project.
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 below:
Molecular & Translational Medicine
Structure & Dynamics of Life
Space, Time & Matter
Orders & Transformations
Universality & Diversiy
Sustainability & Biodiversity
Winter Semester 2023/24
Application Deadline: rolling admission
Admission: within 4-6 weeks
Research visits: October 2023 until March 2024
The exact dates and duration of the research visit can be arranged individually!
Welcome days: one week prior to your reserch
Language course: 2-3 weeks prior to your research visit
Summer Semester 2024
Application Deadline: October 15th, 2023
Admission: within 4-6 weeks
Research visits: April 2024 until September 2024
The exact dates and duration of the research visit can be arranged individually!
Welcome days: one week prior to your research stay
Language course: 2-3 weeks prior to your research visit
The application follows in two steps:
STEP 1
Only if we get your nomination, you will be able to apply for GREP!
The nomination serves as a first consultation. You can check if your interests coincide with the work, the research project is doing and if there is a capacity to supervise your research stay.
STEP 2
Check your eligibility!
You are eligibile for
application, if the following criteria apply:
Learn German in Germany!
The programme language
and student support is provided in English.
German language skills are not necessary for the
acceptance into the programm.
However GREP-scholars can apply for a German intensive language course at
the Goethe Institute in Frankfurt.
The German Intensive Course starts 2-3 weeks prior to your research stay.
Transfer your credits home!
Students are going to
write a paper, give a presentation, and receive a final grade for the successful completion of the programme.
Upon completion, students get a transcript of records with a written evaluation from their supervisor.
Students can receive ECTS credit points, depending on the duration and workload of their individual research project, which will be pre-defined prior to the research visit.
ECTS credits account for the quantity of workload and time spent to complete your research project – i.e. practical work, individual research, written report, presentation etc. 1 ECTS accounts approx. 30 hours of academic work, approx. 1/2 Canadian/US credit.
Please contact your study programme manager for pre-approval and confirmation on credit conversion.
Private Student Residence
Since finding affordable housing in Frankfurt am Main is very difficult and
time-consuming, GREP facilitates accommodation for the time of your research
stay.
All apartments and rooms are fully furnished, have a
private bathroom and WiFi. Cooking equipment, duvet and pillow are provided.
Beside your personal belongings, you only need to bring bed sheets and towels.
GREP
cooperates with the following private housing services in Frankfurt am Main:
Apartments and flat shares for young professionals in private houses across Frankfurt.
Student residence
with private or double apartments. In walking distance to Campus Riedberg and
direct tram connection to Campus Westend.
Student
residence with private apartments. In walking distance to Campus Riedberg and
direct tram connection to Campus Westend.
Get started!
Kick-off Event: A central information and networking event will facilitate the start and
orientation of the project phase.
Orientation Days: various
events and social activities during the first programme week for
research students: Frankfurt city tour,
intercultural training, networking events etc.
Framework programme: programme participants can
also join the activities organised by the Buddy Programme and "Internationaler Studientreff", an orientation and support
programme for international students.
Connect with other students!
The Goethe Buddy Programme
supports you while you settle in Frankfurt!
Your advantages for participation are:
2-6 months research visit with the possibility to gain credit points
Optional 3 weeks intensive German language course at Goethe-Institute Frankfurt
English as working language
Exclusive orientation programme, social activities and excursions in and around the city of Frankfurt
Individual mentoring and supervision by research professionals from GU
Personal advice on visa application, mandatory insurance etc. by the Global Office
We award fellows of the programme with a GREP-scholarship including:
Six steps for a successful application:
1. Check if you are eligible for the Goethe Research Experience Programme.
2. Read up about the key programme information (dates, costs and preconditions etc.)
3. Check out the GREP project database for participating research projects
4. Get nominated by a prosepective research supervisior at GU
5. Inform us about your nomination and initiate the application process
6. Talk to your study programme manager at your home university about your participation in the programme and pre-approval for transfer credit
GREP offers three research options:
1. Students can pursue an individual research project, e.g. in preparation for their final thesis (2-3 months).
2. Students from natural and life sciences can complete a laboratory visit as part of a mandatory elective module in specific degree programmes at GU (2-3 months).
3. Students can also write their final thesis under dual supervision by the home institution and GU (3-6 months).
During their reserach visit, students are placed in an established research group and conduct their own research under close supervision by research staff at GU.
They are expected to report on their progress regularly, hand in a final written report and give an oral presentation in English at the end of the programme for an evaluation by the hosting research project.
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 below:
Molecular & Translational Medicine
Structure & Dynamics of Life
Space, Time & Matter
Orders & Transformations
Universality & Diversiy
Sustainability & Biodiversity
Winter Semester 2023/24
Application Deadline: rolling admission
Admission: within 4-6 weeks
Research visits: October 2023 until March 2024
The exact dates and duration of the research visit can be arranged individually!
Welcome days: one week prior to your reserch
Language course: 2-3 weeks prior to your research visit
Summer Semester 2024
Application Deadline: October 15th, 2023
Admission: within 4-6 weeks
Research visits: April 2024 until September 2024
The exact dates and duration of the research visit can be arranged individually!
Welcome days: one week prior to your research stay
Language course: 2-3 weeks prior to your research visit
The application follows in two steps:
STEP 1
Only if we get your nomination, you will be able to apply for GREP!
The nomination serves as a first consultation. You can check if your interests coincide with the work, the research project is doing and if there is a capacity to supervise your research stay.
STEP 2
Check your eligibility!
You are eligibile for
application, if the following criteria apply:
Learn German in Germany!
The programme language
and student support is provided in English.
German language skills are not necessary for the
acceptance into the programm.
However GREP-scholars can apply for a German intensive language course at
the Goethe Institute in Frankfurt.
The German Intensive Course starts 2-3 weeks prior to your research stay.
Transfer your credits home!
Students are going to
write a paper, give a presentation, and receive a final grade for the successful completion of the programme.
Upon completion, students get a transcript of records with a written evaluation from their supervisor.
Students can receive ECTS credit points, depending on the duration and workload of their individual research project, which will be pre-defined prior to the research visit.
ECTS credits account for the quantity of workload and time spent to complete your research project – i.e. practical work, individual research, written report, presentation etc. 1 ECTS accounts approx. 30 hours of academic work, approx. 1/2 Canadian/US credit.
Please contact your study programme manager for pre-approval and confirmation on credit conversion.
Private Student Residence
Since finding affordable housing in Frankfurt am Main is very difficult and
time-consuming, GREP facilitates accommodation for the time of your research
stay.
All apartments and rooms are fully furnished, have a
private bathroom and WiFi. Cooking equipment, duvet and pillow are provided.
Beside your personal belongings, you only need to bring bed sheets and towels.
GREP
cooperates with the following private housing services in Frankfurt am Main:
Apartments and flat shares for young professionals in private houses across Frankfurt.
Student residence
with private or double apartments. In walking distance to Campus Riedberg and
direct tram connection to Campus Westend.
Student
residence with private apartments. In walking distance to Campus Riedberg and
direct tram connection to Campus Westend.
Get started!
Kick-off Event: A central information and networking event will facilitate the start and
orientation of the project phase.
Orientation Days: various
events and social activities during the first programme week for
research students: Frankfurt city tour,
intercultural training, networking events etc.
Framework programme: programme participants can
also join the activities organised by the Buddy Programme and "Internationaler Studientreff", an orientation and support
programme for international students.
Connect with other students!
The Goethe Buddy Programme
supports you while you settle in Frankfurt!
Your advantages for participation are:
Programme Management
Leonora Juergens
Phone +49 (0)69 798 15090
E-Mail: grep@uni-frankfurt.de
Programme Administration
Lisa Pfeiffer
Phone +49 (0)69 798 15098
E-Mail: grep@uni-frankfurt.de
Global Office
Goethe University Frankfurt
House of Labour
Eschersheimer Landstraße 155-157
60323 Frankfurt am Main | Germany