Grants for Participation in the German Physical Society (DPG) Spring Meetings 2025

Publish Date
26 September, 2024

We are glad to announce, for the second year, a remarkable opportunity for scientists based in SESAME Members to participate in the German Physical Society (DPG) Spring Meetings, thanks to the generous support of the Wilhelm and Else Heraeus-Foundation (WE-Heraeus-Foundation) https://www.we-heraeus-stiftung.de/english/. This continued collaboration offers an unparalleled platform for showcasing your research, engaging with leading physicists, and advancing the boundaries of knowledge in the field of physics.

About the DPG Spring Meetings:
DPG spring meetings are regularly among the largest physics-conferences in Europe. In 2025, four DPG spring meetings will take place – each on different physical disciplines
9-14 March, Bonn: Meeting of the Atomic, Molecular, Quantum Optics and Photonics Section
10-14 March, Cologne: Meeting of the Hadronic and Nuclear Physics and Mass Spectrometry Divisions
16-21 March, Regensburg: Meeting of the Condensed Matter Section
31 March – 4 April, Göttingen: Meeting of the Matter and Cosmos Section

Details on the meetings can be found following the links above.

Eligibility:
The call for the Grants is open to early-career scientists (up to 8 years after obtaining their PhD), affiliated with institutions in one of the Members of SESAME, the synchrotron radiation facility in the Middle East, who are ready to contribute to the DPG spring-meeting (typically by presenting a poster or a talk of their work) To participate, interested researchers are invited to submit an abstract of work you intend to present at the spring meeting.

Key Information:

  • Grant Coverage: the fellowships cover
  • the conference fee;
  • the costs for travel and accommodation - upon presentation of appropriate receipts and up to a maximum of 1400 €;
  • a daily lump sum of 30 € for up to 6 days. 
  • The applications will be processed via SESAME.
  • We ask for personal data and an abstract of the work you intend to present at the spring meeting. Please add a letter of recommendation from your supervisor, your home institute or the leader of your working group.
  • Deadline: The deadline for the grant application is 1 November 2024.

How to Apply:
To be considered for this unique opportunity, please follow these steps:

  • Select the meeting of your interest.
  • Prepare an abstract of the work you intend to present at the spring meeting, highlighting the key findings and significance of your work.
  • Complete the online application form here.
  • Ensure your submission is received by the application deadline mentioned above.

Why Participate:

  • Participating in the DPG Spring Meetings provides numerous benefits, including:
  • Exposure to a diverse and knowledgeable audience of physicists.
  • Opportunities for networking and collaboration with fellow scientists.
  • Access to the latest developments in physics research.
  • A chance to represent SESAME on the international stage.

This collaboration between DPG and the WE-Heraeus-Foundation with SESAME is testament to our commitment to fostering scientific excellence and facilitating the exchange of ideas among researchers in the Middle East and beyond.

SESAME encourages all eligible scientists to take advantage of this unique opportunity to showcase your research and make a meaningful contribution to the global physics community.