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Basic Research – Internationalization - Safeguarding the Future The Max Planck Society Felix Kahle Representative, Max Planck Society at German Embassy New Delhi Kahle@gv.mpg.de New Delhi, 3 April 2009 M A X - P L A N C K - G E S E L L S C H A F T 1

The Max Planck Society Basic Research of the highest calibre Mission • Advancing innovative and interdisciplinary research at the frontiers of knowledge M A X - P L A N C K - G E S E L L S C H A F T 2

Facts and Figures 13,000 staff members of which 4,700 scientists plus 11,850 junior and guest scientists annual budget > € 1.3 billion M A X - P L A N C K - G E S E L L S C H A F T 3

Locations and buildings (in GER) 79 research institutes and units headed by 263 scientific directors M A X - P L A N C K - G E S E L L S C H A F T 4

Safeguarding the Future Challenges for Germany  Catering for innovation  Checking shortage of academics  Increseasing competitiveness on an international level M A X - P L A N C K - G E S E L L S C H A F T 5

Internationalization: Why? Internationalization  Allows access to outstanding research sites and experts in their field  Increases the level of attractiveness for elites and opens up new perspectives for recruitment of top- class scientists  Fosters a competitive culture  Opens up new areas of knowledge and new research lines  Increases opportunities for junior scientists  Is a feature of and a condition for successful science M A X - P L A N C K - G E S E L L S C H A F T 6

International Competition in Research The world of research in the process of change: Share of the worldwide R&D expenditures in % 50 38,4% 40 USA 34,4% 30 29,1 % EU 25% 20 12,7% 10 China 3,6% 0 1995 2005 M A X - P L A N C K - G E S E L L S C H A F T 7

International Competition in Research Research in Flux: Publications Anteil an den weltweiten Veröffentlichungen in % 40 34,7% EU 33,1 % 34,2% 30 USA 28,9% 20 20,4% Asien 13,5% 10 5,9% China 1,6% 0 1995 2005 M A X - P L A N C K - G E S E L L S C H A F T 8 8

Internationalization: Line of Action  Improving the presentation of German S&T abroad  Intensifying collaboration and the exchange of scientists  Enhancing the presence of German science & research in target countries M A X - P L A N C K - G E S E L L S C H A F T 9 9

MPS accepts the challenge Improving the presentation of German S&T abroad Activities of the Max Planck Society  Scientific conferences abroad  Delegations  Recruiting Fairs  Science Tunnel: multimedia presentation of the research of the Max Planck Society Sites (exmples): Tokio, Singapur, Shanghai, Bruxelles, Johannesburg, Seoul  Science Express: mobile exhibition on wheels analogue to Science Tunnel, 2007/2008 successful tour through India. 57 cities with more than 2,2 mill. visitors M A X - P L A N C K - G E S E L L S C H A F T 10 10

Internationalization: Line of Action  Improving the presentation of German S&T abroad  Intensifying collaboration and the exchange of scientists  Enhancing the presence of German science & research in target countries M A X - P L A N C K - G E S E L L S C H A F T 11 11 11

Data on Internationalization  2,248 international research projects with 6,164 research partners  in 117 countries (focus: USA, F, GB, I, NL, ES, CH)   Percentage of foreign nationals doctoral students 47 %   in International Max Planck Research Schools 60 % post docs 80 %  academic staff 30 %  Institute Directors 25 %   Number of guest scientists from abroad 6,325 (total 2007) M A X - P L A N C K - G E S E L L S C H A F T 12

International Visiting Researchers 2008 (Total: 6,330) 115 78 450 384 2,195 701 82 155 80 112 557 66 15 50 M A X - P L A N C K - G E S E L L S C H A F T 13

PhD Students from abroad on the rise PhD students 1998 - 2007 4.500 4.000 2.026 3.500 1.925 PhD students 1.766 from abroad 1.715 3.000 1.540 1.100 900 2.500 681 557 452 2.000 1.500 PhD students 1.000 1.953 1.953 1.888 1.816 1.922 2.024 2.282 1.937 1.919 2.093 from Germany 500 0 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 M A X - P L A N C K - G E S E L L S C H A F T 14

Internat. recruitment of the best minds: Recruitment of Directors to MPI 2007/08 11 recruitments from Germany 18 recruitments from abroad, 8 of these from US elite universities Björn Stevens , Ute Frevert , From the University of California, From Yale University Los Angeles, to the MPI for Human to the MPI für Meteorology, Development, Berlin Hamburg Gilles Laurent , Joshua Goldstein , From Princeton University From the California Institute to the MPI für demographic of Technology to the MPI for Brain Research,Rostock Research, Frankfurt Erin Schuman , Martin Wikelski , From the California Institute From Princeton University of Technology to the MPI für Ornithology, to the MPI for Seewiesen Brain Research, Frankfurt Peter Teichner , Susan Trumbore , From the University of From the University of California, Berkeley, California, Irvine, to the MPI for Mathematics, to the MPI for Bonn Biogeochemistry, Jena M A X - P L A N C K - G E S E L L S C H A F T 15

Internationalization: Line of Action  Improving the presentation of German S&T abroad  Intensifying collaboration and the exchange of scientists  Enhancing the presence of German science & research in target countries M A X - P L A N C K - G E S E L L S C H A F T 16 16 16

International "Tool Box" MPI Member Rome Florence Nijmegen Institute Florida Max Planck Center * Partner Centers (2) Shanghai Buenos Aires * Platforms Junior Research Groups (4) Partner Groups (41) International Max Planck Research Schools (53) International Exchange of Researchers (> 6,000) M A X - P L A N C K - G E S E L L S C H A F T 17

The Max Planck Society abroad Max Planck Institutes, Research Groups and MPI Nijmegen ZOTTO Research Institutes Sibiria ATLAS Genf abroad IRAM Grenoble MPI Florenz MPI Rom CAHA Calar Alto LBT MAGIC La Palma Arizona PanSTARRS Max Planck PartnerCenter Solar Telescopes Hawai IMPECS Shanghai Florida Teneriffa New Delhi Research Branch Manaus H.E.S.S. Namibia APEX Atacama Desert Partner Center Buenos Aires Max Planck Institute outside Germany Research Branch Partner center Research Facility M A X - P L A N C K - G E S E L L S C H A F T 18 18 18 18

International Max Planck Research Schools 53 Research Schools (2008) with a total of  about 1,700 Ph.D. students (MPIs & Partner Universities)  from 87 countries  60 % of the students are foreign nationals.  women’s share: 42 %  more schools planned In addition: "Classical" Ph.D. Training with a total of about 3,000 Ph.D. Students M A X - P L A N C K - G E S E L L S C H A F T 19

International Max Planck Research Schools IMPRS Facts and Figures 2008 (53 IMPRS) with a total of 1846 PhD, 95 MA & BA Students 58 % foreigners from 87 countries: - China 109 India 82 - - Italy 73 - Poland 51 - USA 45 - Russia 43 - Turkey 36 www.imprs.mpg.de M A X - P L A N C K - G E S E L L S C H A F T 20

First Class Research Training International Max Planck Research Schools (IMPRS)  offer PhD courses with structured curricula and workshops,  give access to excellent research and study possibilities, state-of-the-art equipment, facilities and locations, and  provide an international environment.  Applications for admission submitted directly to IMPRS. Each individual IMPRS selects its candidates  Working language: English  PhD scholarships available. www.imprs.mpg.de M A X - P L A N C K - G E S E L L S C H A F T 21

Doctoral Training at Max Planck Institutes (non-IMPRS)  International Research Environment. English as working language  Application directly to a MPI  Each MPI has ist own admission regulations & competences based selection procedure  Refer to individual websites of MPI  Doctoral training usually two years with option for third year  Academic title awarded by a German or international University  No tuition fees charged. Doctoral students receive Stipend or employment contract Further information: www.institutes.mpg.de M A X - P L A N C K - G E S E L L S C H A F T 22

After Graduation... Openings for successful candidates:  Post-doc positions at Max Planck Institutes (application to relevant MPI)  Heading an Independent Junior Research Group (advertised in international scientifc journals). Allowing young researchers to lay foundation for successful scientific career on the basis of a limited burt secure budget in the first phase of their research activities. Further information: www.junior-research-groups.mpg.de M A X - P L A N C K - G E S E L L S C H A F T 23

Minerva meets Saraswati Past: 2004/05: Memorandum of Understanding DST / Max Planck Society Present: • Visiting Researchers • Ph.D. Students & Postdocs • Max Planck Partner Groups • Max Planck-India Fellowships • Start-up workshops Future: • Max Planck Centers • German Science & Innovation Center M A X - P L A N C K - G E S E L L S C H A F T 24