Our Mission

Society needs research. Research needs supporters.

We offer independent, innovative, and scalable solutions for researchers and institutions – with a measurable ripple effect.
»GSO ensures that scientific talents who would like to do research and work in Germany receive professional advice and access to networks. GSO is majorly engaged and successful in this area, as is its innovative approach.«
Prof. Dr. Heike Graßmann, State Secretary in the Saxon Ministry of Science, Culture and Tourism
»The mission of GSO makes a difference! The encouragement to be confident in one's own skills is truly empowering.«
Dr. Bettina Hieronimus, Researcher at Max Rubner-Institute, Karlsruhe, Germany
»I believe that the GSO‘s mission to gain a deeper understanding of international brain circulation and to translate this knowledge into programs and individual support is timely and important.«
Daniel H. Wagner, Network Development German-American Fulbright Commission
»I’m really impressed by GSO’s innovative programs, the way they facilitate interdisciplinary networking and that they are so dynamically close to the realities of young researchers’ working and private lives.«
Dr. Marcel Pawlowski, Schwarzschild Fellow at Leibniz Institute for Astrophysics Potsdam (AIP)

Researchers work on solutions to societal challenges – in academia as well as in other sectors. We offer tailored Career Guidance, targeted Skill Development, and Opportunities through innovative programs for PhD-level researchers. This enables them to fully realize their potential and strategically shape their careers.

We share our knowledge and network with key players from research, business, foundations, and politics. Together, we aim to identify structural challenges, develop new solutions, and drive systemic innovation.

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Photo Credit:

  • Heike Graßmann: Franziska Werner/UFZ
  • Leadership Academy: Cherie Birkner