Established Researchers

Aerial view of Tell Shech Hamad, a mound in the east of Syria, where excavations have been led by Freie Universität archaeologists since 1978. Source: Freie Universität Berlin

Freie Universität Berlin welcomes researchers from abroad, both for short- and long-term stays.

• General Information for Applicants for Professorships and Junior Professorships
• Information for New Employees

Research Support Service

Freie Universität Berlin's research division advises members of the university in matters of support for research, junior scholars and scientists, and business startups, as well as in procedures regarding the application for and administration of external funds. This division also offers services in the areas of patents and licenses, and in contract management.

Dual Career Support

Freie Universität Berlin is closely involved in the Berlin Dual Career Network. Its purpose is to find effective ways to assist the spouses and partners of faculty and staff to secure area employment.

Coming with Your Family

Here is a compilation of information that will be useful, if you will be moving to Berlin with your family. It includes information on study or work for your partner, insurance, and accommodation, as well as information about pregnancy, birth, child care, and schools in Berlin.

Strengthening International Research

The Center for International Cooperation is responsible for strengthening and expanding the international research and academic network of Freie Universität. The Center supports the university’s institutional strategy of the International Network University by enhancing Freie Universität’s visibility and attractiveness worldwide – for instance through its cooperation with liaison offices in various countries. The CIC supports international cooperative research projects and programs at Freie Universität, both between institutions and between individual researchers, and promotes the mobility of excellent professors and junior scholars.