Welcome to the Goethe Research Experience Programme!
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.
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.
Research Projects
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
CPI: Cardio-Pulmonary Institute
EMTHERA: Emerging Therapeutic Strategies against Infections, Inflammation and Impaired Immune Mechanisms
Structure & Dynamics of Life
SCALE: SubCellular Architecture of LifE. From Macromolecules to Complex Biological Systems
Space, Time & Matter
ELEMENTS: Exploring the Universe from Microscopic to Macroscopic Scales
Orders & Transformations
ConTrust: Trust in Conflict – Political Life under Conditions of Uncertainty
Universality & Diversiy
Dynamics of Religion: Processes of Comprehension, Misapprehension, and Mutual Understanding
Sustainability & Biodiversity
RobustNature: Robustness and Resilience of Nature‐Society Systems in the evolving Anthropocen
Students from natural and life sciences can complete a laboratory visit as part of a mandatory elective module in one of the following study programmes:
Get in contact with the responsible person for the reserach project to find an academic supervisor for your research visit (e.g. by writing an e-mail and stating your research interest and motivation for the project)
Get nominated for the GREP-scholarship by your prospective supervisor. He/She needs to confirm your nomination via e-mail to the GREP-team
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
After your nomination,
we will send you a link to the online application form.
Sign up with the
Mobility Online Portal of Goethe University. Follow the instructions provided
by emails Mobility Online sends you and the information given in your workflow.
Prepare your
documents as indicated below and upload them on the application platform
Mobility Online.
Please consider the current deadline for winter semester 23/24: rolling
Late or incomplete applications will not be
considered.
Admissions and scholarship confirmations will be sent within 4-6 weeks
Please consider carefully if you will be able to finance your stay. In case of late cancellation, your place cannot be given to another student.
Check your eligibility!
Admission Criteria
You are eligibile for
application, if the following criteria apply:
Nomination by a research supervisor at GU (find out more Here)
Bachelor or Master level student status at the time of application
Good to very good academic standing (e.g. GPA of 3.0 or above (US), 80% (Canada) or among the top 35% of your
class according to the ECTS grading scale)
Strong research interest matching the selected research project
Proof of previous research experience and/or relevant extracurricular activities
Learn German in Germany!
Language Requirements
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.
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
Accomodation
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:
Student
residence with private apartments. In walking distance to Campus Riedberg and
direct tram connection to Campus Westend.
Get started!
Orientation Programme
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!
Buddy Programme
The Goethe Buddy Programme
supports you while you settle in Frankfurt!
Your advantages for participation are:
support when
you arrive (e.g. s.o. picks you up at the local train station or airport)
support when
you have to go to authorities (e.g. registering in Frankfurt, open a bank
account, arrange health insurance)
help finding
your way around campus and the city of Frankfurt
improving your
German language skills by actively communicating with native speakers
participation
at events organised by the Internationaler Studientreff (IST)
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.
Research Projects
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
CPI: Cardio-Pulmonary Institute
EMTHERA: Emerging Therapeutic Strategies against Infections, Inflammation and Impaired Immune Mechanisms
Structure & Dynamics of Life
SCALE: SubCellular Architecture of LifE. From Macromolecules to Complex Biological Systems
Space, Time & Matter
ELEMENTS: Exploring the Universe from Microscopic to Macroscopic Scales
Orders & Transformations
ConTrust: Trust in Conflict – Political Life under Conditions of Uncertainty
Universality & Diversiy
Dynamics of Religion: Processes of Comprehension, Misapprehension, and Mutual Understanding
Sustainability & Biodiversity
RobustNature: Robustness and Resilience of Nature‐Society Systems in the evolving Anthropocen
Students from natural and life sciences can complete a laboratory visit as part of a mandatory elective module in one of the following study programmes:
Get in contact with the responsible person for the reserach project to find an academic supervisor for your research visit (e.g. by writing an e-mail and stating your research interest and motivation for the project)
Get nominated for the GREP-scholarship by your prospective supervisor. He/She needs to confirm your nomination via e-mail to the GREP-team
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
After your nomination,
we will send you a link to the online application form.
Sign up with the
Mobility Online Portal of Goethe University. Follow the instructions provided
by emails Mobility Online sends you and the information given in your workflow.
Prepare your
documents as indicated below and upload them on the application platform
Mobility Online.
You are eligibile for
application, if the following criteria apply:
Nomination by a research supervisor at GU (find out more Here)
Bachelor or Master level student status at the time of application
Good to very good academic standing (e.g. GPA of 3.0 or above (US), 80% (Canada) or among the top 35% of your
class according to the ECTS grading scale)
Strong research interest matching the selected research project
Proof of previous research experience and/or relevant extracurricular activities
Learn German in Germany!
Language Requirements
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.
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.
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:
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!
Buddy Programme
The Goethe Buddy Programme
supports you while you settle in Frankfurt!
Your advantages for participation are:
support when
you arrive (e.g. s.o. picks you up at the local train station or airport)
support when
you have to go to authorities (e.g. registering in Frankfurt, open a bank
account, arrange health insurance)
help finding
your way around campus and the city of Frankfurt
improving your
German language skills by actively communicating with native speakers
participation
at events organised by the Internationaler Studientreff (IST)
