Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz

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INFORMATION

Why study at JGU?

Here you find 11 good reasons to study at Mainz University.

Information for international applicants

You want to enroll at Mainz University? Here you find information on the various options and programs for studying at JGU.

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VIDEO

Studying at Mainz University

This short film gives you an insight into student life and courses of study at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz.

The Gutenberg School of Management and Economics

This video introduces you to our Gutenberg School of Management and Economics, its topics, students, and professors.

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NEWS

JGU starts new student internet portal

You are a freshman and need help with your class schedule? Or do you want to change your subjects? Do you want to train your soft skills to be best prepared for job market requirements? Our new student internet portal can help with all that!

Your semester ticket - now digital!

Read our latest information on the digital semester ticket and digital student ID from summer semester 2022.

JGU cares for its incoming international students

The International Office of Mainz University offers a series of induction events such as special InfoDays for incoming international students at the beginning of each semester.

Career Service

The Career Service at JGU combines all the career services on offer from various institutions within the university. The services of the Career Service are aimed at both students and graduates.

Information and advice

Studying at university raises all kinds of different questions - find the answers to many of them!

PhD Fellowship in Physics of the Mainz Physics Academy

The Mainz Physics Academy (MPA) opens application for several PhD Fellowships for outstanding graduates starting fall of 2023. The selected fellows will receive an attractive salary as well as individual travel and research funds.

PORTAL FOR YOUNG RESEARCHERS

EVENTS & CALLS

RMU partner universities' new programs are available

The new events of the RMU partner universities for the summer are now available. As a doctoral student and postdoc of JGU you have access to them.

PORTAL FOR YOUNG RESEARCHERS

SUPPORT PROGRAMS

Welcome Center for International Scholars

The Welcome Center of JGU is the point of contact for visiting scholars and their families. We will advise you on all non- academic and practical issues and gladly assist you as a service and information center.

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NEWS

Marion Silies receives ERC Consolidator Grant for research on adaptive functions of visual systems

EU funding for work on the adaptive properties of visual systems of insects

Artificial hail for more accurate weather forecasts

Vertical wind tunnel at Mainz University supplies important data to facilitate the prediction of heavy rain, hail, and graupel precipitation

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FUNDING ORGANIZATIONS

European funding for outstanding researchers

The ERC supports all disciplines and any career stage in four highly attractive schemes: Starting, Consolidator and Advanced Grants for single researchers, and Synergy Grants for teams of 2-4 principal investigators. Find out more from the JGU EU Office

Funding for international and cross-sectoral researcher mobility

Marie S.-Curie Actions support researcher mobility irrespective of nationality or career stage. Fellowships provide funding for research and career development. Consortia can apply for doctoral training programmes. Find out more from the JGU EU Office

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SERVICE

Research data survey

According to good scientific practice, it is necessary to save research data in the long term and, if necessary, to publish it. In order to estimate future infrastructure needs, we would like to ask you to participate in the following survey (in German)

New team of experts for research data at JGU

Do you have questions or need support on the subject of research data? The Team of Research Data Experts supports you with services and information. Visit the new website!

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THE CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION

The JGU Central Administration

The Central Administration sees itself as a service provider for the professional and personal development of the JGU staff in research and teaching, studying and continuing education as well as in the administration of the University.

Going on a business trip, applying for professional development, or requesting for leave?

JGU's Human Resources provides information and the respective application forms on questions like those mentioned above. For the time being, the information is available only in German, but please contact the HR Office in case you have any questions.

Human Resources Strategy for Researchers

JGU has received the HR Excellence in Research seal of approval of the European Commission for its Human Resources Strategy for Researchers (HRS4R).

...to your university

Words of welcome from President Professor Georg Krausch to alumnae and alumni of Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz

We want to hear from you!

Did you study, teach or research here or were you active in some other way at JGU? Register free of charge and with no further obligation!

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LATEST NEWS

Topics and options...

... for Gutenberg alumni! Our programs for profession and careers, culture and free time. And anyone who wants to make an active contribution is sincerely welcome.

Gutenberg Alumni in JGU Magazine

Gutenberg alumni return to their alma mater and report on their lives and current projects.

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SERVICES

Groups and societies at JGU

Find alumni groups and alumni societies in your subject and friends' associations relating to your personal area of interest.

For alumni representatives and societies

Are you the alumni representative of a JGU faculty or of one of the JGU-associated societies? We can provide you with information, new ideas, advertising material and numerous services - use our Teamweb!

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THE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION - WE SHAPE JGU'S FUTURE

The Johannes Gutenberg University Foundation

The JGU Foundation offers a variety of possibilities for your benefaction for the good of Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz. Please feel free to contact us for further information.

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FRIENDS AND SPONSORS - BE PART OF OUR UNIVERSITY!

Multiple options of supporting Mainz University

JGU offers its alumni and other private persons, businesses, institutions, and foundations a variety of options to express their closeness to Mainz University - in the form of contributions, donations, or by will.

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EXAMPLES OF SPONSORED PROJECTS

We can make JGU even better - with your help and support!

The Institute of Molecular Biology, the Green School in the JGU Botanic Garden, and the Family Room - these are just three of the list of recently realized projects sponsored by our friends and partners.

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News

Electrical synapses in the neural network of insects found to have unexpected role in controlling flight power

Researchers of Mainz University and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin revealed previously unknown function of electrical synapses, thus deciphering the neural circuit used to regulate insect wingbeat frequency

Thorium-229: A new approach to investigation opens up a wide range of possibilities

International research team reveals in 'Physical Review Research' how the first nuclear transition can be excited with lasers in the visible wavelength range

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News

Effective as a collective: Researchers investigate the swarming behavior of microrobots

Research study reveals alternative route to realize programmable active matter

Material design by means of defect engineering: German Research Foundation approves new Collaborative Research Center at Mainz University

DFG to fund new CRC investigating options for manipulating defects in soft matter

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News

The JGU Executive University Board endorses the statement of the German Rectors' Conference regarding the situation of university staff and students in Afghanistan and Iran.

JGU's Executive University Board is appalled by the further increasing repression toward students and university staff in Afghanistan and Iran

We are utterly appalled and speechless by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. We condemn the aggression, which cannot be justified by anything, and we stand in solidarity with the people of Ukraine, regardless of language and nationality.

Information on JGU's response to the impact of the war against Ukraine / Service website lists support and help for involved students and academics

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Magazine

SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY

'WE NEED A THOROUGH SHAKE-UP OF OUR GLOBAL ENERGY INDUSTRY'

Professor Carsten Streb and his team at the Department of Chemistry of Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) have developed a molecule that is capable of storing solar energy and releasing it whenever required. Their pioneering work represents a possible solution to the worldwide energy crisis

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