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© Gohgah – stock.adobe.comNovel technique shines light on next-gen nanomaterials: how MXenes truly work
Researchers from Israel and Germany have for the first time measured the true properties of individual MXene flakes — an exciting new nanomaterial with potential for better batteries, flexible electronics, and clean energy devices.
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© Murrstock – stock.adobe.com Research Cooperation Lower Saxony-Israel 2026: Natural Sciences & Mathematics
The cooperation of Israeli and Lower Saxon universities and research institutions has a long history. The upcoming call for application invites proposals from Natural and Engineering Sciences, as well as Mathematics.
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© kirill_makarov – stock.adobe.comEU Commission wants to stop payments to Israel
In her State of the Union address to the European Parliament in Strasbourg, Ursula von der Leyen announced that the EU would suspend financial support for Israel.
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© S… – stock.adobe.com Updated Funding Format: ISF-DFG Standing Open Procedure on a Lead Agency Basis
The German Research Foundation (DFG) and the Israel Science Foundation (ISF) announce the continuation of their funding opportunity to support joint German-Israeli research projects in an updated format.
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© Dilok – stock.adobe.comMax Planck-Weizmann Postdoctoral Programme: 5th application round to start this autumn
The Max Planck Society and the Weizmann Institute of Science jointly offer outstanding postdoctoral researchers in selected scientific fields a prestigious four-year appointment in a unique research environment. The 5th application round will be announced in autumn 2025.
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© j-mel – stock.adobe.com Joint press statement by AvH and DAAD on the current developments in Gaza and Israel
The presidents of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation (AvH) and the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), Robert Schlögl and Joybrato Mukherjee, comment on the current developments in Gaza and Israel.
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© GIFJob Opportunity: Germany Liaison & Program Manager (Maternity Leave Replacement)
The German Israeli Foundation for Scientific Research and Development (GIF) is seeking to temporarily fill the position of ‘Germany Liaison & Program Manager’ (maternity leave cover from October 2025 to October/November 2026). Apply until: 25 August 2025
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© Hryhorii – stock.adobe.comEU Commission proposes partial suspension of Israel’s association to Horizon Europe
The European Commission has proposed to partially suspend Israel’s participation to Horizon Europe. The suspension specifically concerns the participation of entities established in Israel in activities funded under the Accelerator of the European Innovation Council (EIC).
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© Nibroe Art – stock.adobe.comTech for Democracy: Israeli delegation visits FZI in Berlin
How can science contribute to strengthening democratic societies? And what role do international research collaborations play in this? Representatives from science, politics, and civil society addressed these questions during a three-day visit by an Israeli delegation to FZI.
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EU-Israel Association Agreement still under scrutiny
The EU-Israel Association Agreement sets the framework for broad-based cooperation, which also includes Israel’s association with “Horizon Europe”. However, due to the situation in the Gaza Strip, the agreement is currently under scrutiny.
