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A variety of institutions with diverse objectives and interests characterise the German research landscape. In this seminar, participants will learn about the German higher education system, non-university research institutions as well as possible entry positions and funding opportunities for international junior scientists. In addition, the seminar will also present career prospects beyond research positions.

Lecturer: Uta Brunner (JUNO)

Online Seminar: 14.06.2023 from 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm - Register here!
Participation is free of charge, but registration is required

Our JUNO Office offers you the chance to socialize in a relaxed atmosphere and to get-to-know other national and international researchers from HHU. We organize a JUNO regulars' table that is held in English.

During each regulars' table, we will discuss different cultures, languages ​​and our own international experiences. You also have the opportunity to talk about other interests and learn new things from each other.

When? Wednesday, 21st June 2023, 6 p.m. 
Where? Scotti's Restaurant  -  Christophstraße 2, 40225 Düsseldorf; Food and Drinks need to be paid on your own.

Would you like to participate? Please Register here!

Germany has a reputation for having one of the best social security systems in the world. At its core, the social security system is based on five pillars: health insurance, long-term care insurance, pension insurance, unemployment insurance and accident insurance.

But how does the system actually work? Which insurances are available for international researchers? What differences apply to researchers with a work contract and those with a scholarship? What are the benefits of statutory health insurance? What do you need to consider when seeing a doctor? Which additional private insurances are beneficial for international researchers? All these questions will be addressed in this information session. Furthermore, the event will provide time to address participants' individual questions.

Lecturer: Sigrun Wegener-Feldbrügge (JUNO)

Online Seminar: 06.09.2023 at 5:00 pm - Register here!
Participation is free of charge, but registration is required.

Researchers from non-EU countries must apply for a residence permit at the Immigration Office. The correct residence permit depends on your individual situation. Among other things, your monthly income and whether you have an employment contract with the university or receive a scholarship all determine which type of residence permit you require or are able to obtain. Some residence permits are more favourable than others in terms of qualification for a permanent settlement permit in Germany or mobility rights in other EU countries. This information event will give participants an overview of the different residence permits for researchers and help them find out which residence permits they are entitled to.

Lecturer: Sigrun Wegener-Feldbrügge (JUNO)

Online Seminar: 25.10.23, 5:00 p.m. - Register here!
Participation is free of charge, but registration is required.

Depending on their source of income, international researchers living in Germany can be subject to German income tax. This information session will give an overview of the most important aspects of the German income tax for expats and try to tackle the most common questions arising such as: Do I have to pay income taxes? Do I need to make an income tax declaration? When do l have to file my tax return and how? Do I also have to pay taxes in my home country?

A Q&A session will be allocated at the end so as to tend to your personal questions. You are most welcome to send in any specific questions or areas you are interested in prior to the session.

Lecturer: Claudine Ndlovu (Research Associate “International Taxation & Business Law B.A”, Hochschule Rhein-Waal)

Online Seminar: 15.11.23, 5:00 p.m. - Register here!
Participation is free of charge, but registration is required.