Science Minister Mohrs is currently in Boston, seeking out academic researchers.

In the world of science, collaboration and international cooperation are key to progress. This week, Science Minister Falko Mohrs of Lower Saxony, Germany, is emphasizing these values at the annual conference of the German Academic International Network (GAIN) in Boston.

The conference, which runs from Friday to Sunday, is the largest platform outside of Europe for international scientific careers in Germany. Over 600 participants have already registered, including high-ranking representatives from science, politics, and business. Among them are State Secretary Rolf-Dieter Jungk from the Federal Ministry of Research, the presidents of Humboldt Foundation, DAAD, and DFG, six state science ministers, and representatives from Bundestag, industry, and non-university research.

The University of Stuttgart will be represented by Rector Prof. Peter Middendorf and Chancellor Anna Steiger. Middendorf will participate as a panelist, while Steiger will lead a workshop. Additionally, around 80 research institutions and universities will present career opportunities and open positions at a talent fair.

Mohrs stated that he is not interested in aggressive poaching of scientists but aims to attract international scientists to Lower Saxony through collaboration and the promotion of the region as a reliable and safe research location. Germany is known for its commitment to free research, and Mohrs emphasized that science thrives on collaboration.

The talent fair at the conference offers development opportunities for young scientists, with positions and funding opportunities available for early-career researchers in Germany. The conference is organized by the Humboldt Foundation, the German Academic Exchange Service, and the German Research Foundation.

However, Mohrs also acknowledged that scientific freedom is under political pressure worldwide. Despite this, he is confident that the international cooperation at the conference will help to further scientific progress and build a stronger global community of researchers.

The conference is not limited to Europe, attracting participants internationally. In fact, hundreds of German scientists working in America are gathering in Boston this weekend. The event is considered a significant opportunity for those seeking opportunities in German research, and Mohrs intends to expand international cooperation in Lower Saxony to attract even more international scientists to the region.