GAIN25 is just around the corner — and we’ll be there.
From August 29–31, postdocs from across the U.S. and Canada will gather in Boston for the annual GAIN – German Academic International Network Conference.

Where you can meet us:

Saturday, August 30, 2025, 8:30–9:45 (Dartmouth)
“Rückkehrstrategien aus erster Hand: Erfolgreich nach Deutschland zurückkehren”
Anne Schreiter, Ph.D. will be a panelist, sharing practical advice and lessons from researchers who have successfully returned to Germany.

Saturday, August 30, 2025, 11:15–12:30 (Salon A-E)
Talent Fair & CV Checks
We’re offering live CV checks and career advice at our booth — together with the Deutscher Hochschulverband (DHV). Come by and let’s talk about next steps.

Saturday, August 30, 2025, 14:00–15:15 (Dartmouth)
“Navigating the Path to Group Leader (& Professor) in Germany: Facts, Myths & Advice”
Also hosted by Anne, this session helps make sense of the academic progression system.

Sunday, August 31, 2025, 11:15–12:30 (Wellesley)
“Erfolgreich die eigene Karriere planen in Wissenschaft, Wirtschaft & Gesellschaft – Stellenprofile, Anforderungen & Bewerbungsstrategien”
Join us to explore career planning in and beyond academia — in cooperation with academics & Dr. Hanna Proner.

Wildcard: GAIN25 ScienceSlam (August 30, 5:15–6:45 pm)

The audience will vote — and the winner takes home the prize. Open to all GAIN25 attendees.
More info here.

This year’s GAIN Conference promises new connections, real talk about career options, and the opportunity to meet decision-makers across Germany’s research and innovation landscape.
See you there!