Berlin University Alliance at GAIN26

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The annual conference of the German Academic International Network (GAIN) brought together researchers from Germany who are conducting research in North America with universities, research institutions, and funding organizations from August 21 to 23, 2026.

Berlin University Alliance was represented at GAIN26 in San Francisco, and showcased Berlin as an internationally connected hub for science with excellent research conditions and diverse career prospects.

At the booth in the Networking Area, representatives of Berlin University Alliance provided information on research and funding opportunities as well as the advantages of Berlin as a hub for knowledge and innovation.

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

Meet the BUA at GAIN26

At the joint workshop of BUA and University Alliance Ruhr and at the BUA booth in the Networking Area, representatives of the Excellence Alliance provided information about the Berlin research area and engaged 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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