Berlin University Alliance at GAIN26

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The annual conference of the German Academic International Network (GAIN) will bring together researchers from Germany who are conducting research in North America with universities, research institutions, and funding organizations from August 21 to 28, 2026.

Berlin University Alliance will be represented at GAIN26 at the Marriott Marquis, 780 Mission Street, 94103 in San Francisco, and will showcase Berlin as an internationally connected hub for science with excellent research conditions and diverse career prospects.

At the booth (number 37/38) in the Networking Area (Golden Gate A section), representatives of Berlin University Alliance will provide information on research and funding opportunities as well as the advantages of Berlin as a hub for knowledge and innovation. Visit the booth—the team looks forward to talking with you!

On this page, you’ll find the Berlin University Alliance’s program for GAIN26 as well as further information about the German Academic International Network (GAIN).

Meet the BUA at GAIN26

At BUA events and at the booth in the Networking Area, representatives of the Excellence Alliance will provide information about the Berlin research area and look forward to engaging with the international scientific community.

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Recap: BUA at GAIN25

In our Close Up:International, FU President Prof. Dr. Günter M. Ziegler explains why GAIN is worth attending every year. You can also read about how global research collaborations are strengthening the scientific community in Berlin.

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The German Academic International Network

GAIN is the network for researchers from Germany who are working abroad. Through a diverse program, GAIN helps researchers maintain contact with German research institutions.

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