Jülich researchers are involved in a wide range of projects with African partners. A major focus of this work is on collaboration in the area of energy and climate research. The H2 ATLAS-AFRICA project, for instance, is being funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) in its endeavour to establish a local hydrogen economy. Its objective is to drive regional development in the short term and, in the long term, empower African countries to contribute to international energy markets by exporting hydrogen.

To enable the operation of hydrogen infrastructure in African countries, Forschungszentrum Jülich has joined forces with RWTH Aachen and local partner WASCAL to invest in training early-career scientists. Young people on the "International Master’s Programme in Energy and Green Hydrogen" are trained thoroughly and to the highest standard.

Other projects in African countries focus on activities such as optimizing food security in conjunction with generating green electricity as well as the recycling of resources.

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The H2 ATLAS-AFRICA project marks the start of a cooperation between the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) and African partners in the sub-Saharan region on researching the potential for green hydrogen production. Go to project website

The International Master’s Programme in Energy and Green Hydrogen (IMP-EGH) was launched in October 2021. African students are trained and specialize in six different tracks, all in accordance with international standards and best practices. More

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The West African Science Service Centre on Climate Change and Adapted Land Use (WASCAL) is a research-focused, capacity-building climate service centre funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF).

The Southern African Science Service Centre for Climate Change and Adaptive Land Management (SASSCAL) is a joint initiative of Angola, Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia, and Germany aimed at responding appropriately to the challenge of global change.

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Forschungszentrum Jülich is engaged in numerous research collaborations with partners in Asia and Oceania. The focal countries here are Australia, China, Japan, and South Korea.

Jülich’s collaboration with institutions in Asia and Oceania is extremely wide-ranging. One example is its work with the University of Melbourne to offer a graduate programme, which primarily aims to promote dialogue among the early-career scientists and exchange visits by them to the respective partner institutions in Australia and Germany. A visit by a Jülich delegation to Melbourne, Australia, paved the way for consolidating the programme.

Forschungszentrum Jülich is one of the supporters of the German Centre for Research and Innovation (DWIH) Tokyo. This support goes hand in hand with close cooperation geared towards future collaboration.

We are also involved in a range of activities in other countries in the Asia and Oceania region.

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Jülich-University of Melbourne Postgraduate Academy

The Jülich-University of Melbourne Postgraduate Academy (JUMPA) is a partnership between the University of Melbourne, Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH, and our affiliate universities. Currently, these universities include RWTH Aachen, the University of Wuppertal, the University of Bonn, the University of Cologne, and HHU Düsseldorf.

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The German Centre for Research and Innovation (DWIH) Tokyo offers institutions from the German science sector and research-driven German companies in Japan a platform for promoting dialogue and consolidating collaborations. DWIH Tokyo

Australia’s number one university and a world leader in education, teaching, and research. Offering the distinctive Melbourne experience, the university teaches young people to be well-rounded, clear-thinking, qualified professionals who have a positive impact on the whole world. University of Melbourne

Supporting South Korean research projects and policies, and taking the lead in developing the knowledge industry by supporting, funding, and systematically managing government research institutes (GRIs) in the field of science and technology. National Research Council of Science & Technology

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Dr. Hyunji Park

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Large, complex research projects and research infrastructures can increasingly only be realized at European level and above. Consequently, Forschungszentrum Jülich is involved in relevant measures and projects in the fields of supercomputing, neutron research, climate research, bioeconomy, and brain research.

At European level, Jülich is part of the Partnership for Advanced Computing in Europe (PRACE), aiming to establish Europe as the world leader in high-performance computing.

Within the framework of the AI, Data Analytics and Scalable Simulations (AIDAS) project, Forschungszentrum Jülich is working with the French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission (CEA) to build a Franco-German virtual laboratory for simulation, quantum computing, data analysis, and AI with a view to it becoming a future world leader in the exascale field. Several Jülich institutes are involved in the project.

Together with the GSI Helmholtz Centre for Heavy Ion Research in Darmstadt, Jülich is working on construction of the new Facility for Antiproton and Ion Research (FAIR). This international particle accelerator facility will provide researchers from around the world insights into the composition of matter and the development of the universe.

Researching climate-relevant atmospheric processes is the subject of the In-service Aircraft for a Global Observing System (IAGOS) research project. Coordinated by Forschungszentrum Jülich, the project pools the expertise of partners from research, meteorology, and aviation, as well as that of airlines, to develop the only global Earth observation instrument of its kind worldwide.

In the EU-funded Human Brain Project, scientists are exploring the human brain to better understand its complexity and replicate its functioning in computer models. The new findings are not only relevant in terms of understanding and treating brain diseases, but could also provide fresh impetus for innovation in information technology.

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Within the framework of the AI, Data Analytics and Scalable Simulations (AIDAS) project, Forschungszentrum Jülich is working with the French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission (CEA) to build a Franco-German virtual laboratory for simulation, quantum computing, data analysis, and AI with a view to becoming a future world leader in the exascale field. AIDAS – AI, Data Analytics and Scalable Simulations

The Human Brain Project aims to create a state-of-the-art research infrastructure to enable scientific and industrial researchers to expand our knowledge of neuroscience, computing, and brain medicine. Human Brain Project

The Quantum Flagship brings together research institutions, universities, industry, companies, and political decision-makers with the goal of developing, among other things, a quantum technology industry in Europe. EU-Quanten-Flagship-Project

The European Strategy Forum on Research Infrastructures (ESFRI) has identified plant phenotyping as a priority topic for the European Research Area. EMPHASIS-GO will leverage the full potential of European plant phenotyping. The project has been incorporated into the ESFRI-ROADMAP, which addresses primary plant production as a key step for future European agricultural and food systems, and the redesign of the bioeconomy. EMPHASIS-GO

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The CEA is a large research institution that operates in the interests of the French government, its economy, and its citizens. Its strong basis in pure research means it is able to deliver practical solutions to meet their needs in four main areas: low-carbon energy (nuclear and renewable); digital technology; technology for medicine of the future; defence and national security. Commissariat à l’énergie atomique et aux énergies alternatives (CEA)

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Anne Wiegmann

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Andrea Grego

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Forschungszentrum Jülich’s cooperation with partner institutions in the countries of Eastern Europe have traditionally built on very close relationships. Exchange between two or just a few more researchers has given rise to a range of close partnerships and even a Science Bridge. The Georgian-German Science Bridge (GGSB), for instance, is based on cooperation between two scientists who recognized their complementary expertise and the potential for cooperation, and developed them accordingly.

A large number of trust-based partnerships and projects with researchers at leading Israeli universities typify our lively exchange and excellent scientific relations with Israel.

Additionally, Forschungszentrum Jülich works with RWTH Aachen to maintain a close partnership with Technion – Israel Institute of Technology. The Umbrella partnership was established in 1983, making it one of the oldest research collaborations.

Forschungszentrum Jülich is one of the institutions supporting DWIH New Delhi with a remote liaison office. This support goes hand in hand with close cooperation geared towards future collaboration.

Jülich researchers work with colleagues from Indian institutions in a whole range of areas, including climate research, agricultural research, renewable energy, digital health, bioinformatics, materials science, and electron microscopy (selection): IISc Bangalore, IIT Bombay, IIT Madras, IIT Hyderabad, IIT Delhi, IIT Kharagpur, Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology Pune, C-DAC Pune, selected institutes of CSIR and ICAR.

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The Helmholtz International Laboratory aeroHEALTH strives to understand the biological and health effects of atmospheric aerosols in mechanistic terms and to merge information on primary emissions and secondary and environmental aerosols.

The German Centre for Research and Innovation (DWIH) New Delhi is a network of 20 German research organizations, universities, funding agencies, and research-driven enterprises. DWIH New Delhi provides information about the German research landscape in India and assists enterprises in gaining access to the Indian research and innovation ecosystem. It is a platform where the Indian and German scientific communities, along with other players in research and innovation, can engage in dialogue and network with one another. German Centre for Research and Innovation (DWIH) New Delhi

The Georgian-German Science Bridge pools the collaboration between seven subinstitutes at Forschungszentrum Jülich, RWTH Aachen University, and a consortium of five Georgian universities. Georgian-German-Science-Bridge (GGSB)

Umbrella Cooperation: The Umbrella partnership between Technion – Israel Institute of Technology and the two German institutions Forschungszentrum Jülich and RWTH Aachen has been running for over forty years now, making it one of our oldest research collaborations. The goal is to step up cooperation between the three institutions and promote scientific dialogue in the technology sector. Umbrella Cooperation

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Technion is a science and technology research university in Israel, raking among the 10 best institutions of its kind in the world. Its vision is to create knowledge and develop human capital and leadership for the advancement of Israel and all humanity. Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

The Weizmann Institute is one of the world’s leading research institutions. Research encompasses the search for new ways of combating disease and hunger, the analysis of key questions in mathematics and computer science, the exploration of matter and the universe, and the development of new materials and new strategies to protect the environment.

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Jülich also has key international partners in North America. Numerous close partnerships, collaborations, and projects have been realized with institutions in the USA and Canada.

The main areas of research in collaborations with the USA and Canada include energy research, materials science, and neuroscience. There are also other key topics that are jointly addressed in relevant partnerships.

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The HIBALL – Helmholtz International BigBrain Analytics and Learning Laboratory project sees Jülich researchers taking existing cooperation with Canada’s McGill University to a new level. The project aims to promote the use and joint development of the latest AI and high-performance computing (HPC) technologies to create highly detailed 3D brain models. HIBALL - Helmholtz International BigBrain Analytics & Learning Laboratory

The German-Canadian Materials Acceleration Centre (GC-MAC) provides the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) and the Canadian government with a shared platform for swiftly developing climate-neutral energy technologies. The Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), and the National Research Council (NRC) Canada are involved in this project alongside Forschungszentrum Jülich. German-Canadian Materials Acceleration Centre (GC-MAC)

Mitacs Globalink Research Internship is a competitive initiative for international students from several different countries and regions. Every year from May to October, the best applicants complete a 12-week research internship under the supervision of Canadian lecturers from different academic disciplines, including natural and engineering sciences, mathematics, social sciences, and the humanities. Globalink Research Internship

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National Research Council of Canada

The University of California manages the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory for the US Department of Energy’s Office of Science. The lab’s mission is to deliver solutions for the pressing challenges of our time. Berkeley Lab — Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

MiTacs is a non-profit Canadian organization that promotes research cooperation between Canadian institutions and international partners. It supports students of the natural and social sciences, financing Canadian students for projects abroad and international students for research internships at Canadian universities and research institutions. MiTacs grant programme

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