For researchers in Canada, the following calls and initiatives may be of particular interest:

Upcoming Calls and Funding Opportunities

• DAAD Postdoctoral Networking Tour in Artificial Intelligence – for future PhDs and postdocs in AI-related fields. Apply by 23 September 2025. More information
• Klaus Tschira Boost Fund – for future postdocs in natural sciences, mathematics, and IT. Apply by 1 October 2025. More information
• ATLAS Translational PhD Program – for future PhDs in translational medicine. Apply by 12 October 2025. More information
• Max Planck Postdoc Program – for postdocs in life sciences, natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities. Apply by 13 October 2025. More information
• ERC Starting Grants – for postdocs and advanced researchers in all disciplines. Apply by 14 October 2025. More information
• Friedrich Naumann Foundation Scholarships – for PhD candidates (all disciplines except human medicine and dentistry). Apply by 31 October 2025. More information
• DFG Individual Research Grants – open to postdocs and advanced researchers in all disciplines. Apply any time. More information
• Boehringer Ingelheim Fonds Travel Grants – for biomedical postdoctoral researchers. Apply any time. More information
• Georg Forster Research Fellowship – for researchers from developing and emerging countries (excluding PR China and India), contributing to sustainable development. Apply any time. More information

Resources and Networks

• German Postdoc Network (GPN) – founded in 2024 to support postdocs through community, collaboration, and advocacy. Offers working groups, online events, and a newsletter. More information
• Research in Germany – provides detailed guidance on postdoc careers, funding programs, and employment types. More information
• Spot on – Postdoc Portraits – video series by the Berlin University Alliance showcasing the experiences of international postdocs in Germany. More information

For those exploring their next career step, Germany’s research institutions provide excellent opportunities to build expertise, participate in cutting-edge projects, and join international networks.