York University is excited to host a special event dedicated to strengthening research collaborations between York researchers and German institutions. As part of the global celebration of 100 years of DAAD, this event expands the conversation to include Germany’s broader research ecosystem, bringing together key funding organizations such as DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service), DFG (German Research Foundation), and EURAXESS. Germany is home to some of the world’s leading research institutions, cutting-edge innovation clusters, and world-class funding opportunities. York already maintains strong connections with German universities through faculty partnerships, co-authored research, and exchange programs. Between 2019 and 2024, York researchers co-authored over 1,200 publications with German partners, spanning fields such as physics, engineering, medicine, and social sciences. This event aims to: ✅ Introduce key funding opportunities from DAAD, DFG, and EURAXESS ✅ Showcase success stories of York-Germany collaborations ✅ Provide guidance on connecting with Germany’s Clusters of Excellence ✅ Offer practical strategies for securing bilateral and EU research funding Program 09:30 AM to 11:00 AM Welcome and Opening Remarks The German Research Landscape and Funding Ecosystem Introduction to DAAD Funding Opportunities DFG: German Research Foundation and Bilateral Funding with Canada 11:15 AM - 12:30 EURAXESS: Connecting with EU Research Networks York-Germany Research Success Stories: Strengthening Partnerships: Panel discussion with York faculty members who have established collaborations with German institutions 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM Networking Lunch An opportunity to connect with speakers, funding representatives, and fellow researchers Location: Private Dining Room Schulich School of Business