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Social Security

Social security covers health insurance, pension schemes, unemployment benefit, accident and long-term care insurance.

Social Insurance Coverage (Who has to be Insured?)

Social insurance is usually mandatory for all employees in Germany. People having an employment contract in Germany take part in the full social security system. Researchers on a fellowship are generally exempt from the obligation to pay contributions to the German social security system. However, they normally have to be insured in a health insurance scheme.

Before going abroad to start research, it is important to inform yourself about the requirements and obligations that will apply to you in the country you will be living in.

Further Information

Secondments Abroad

Information for employees who are temporarily sent abroad within the framework of their German employment. Country-specific forms and instructions as well as information on responsible contact persons.

EURAXESS - The European Services Network

EURAXESS Services is a network of over 500 centres located more than 40 European countries. As a researcher, these centres assist you and your family to plan and organise your stay in a foreign country.

EURAXESS Worldwide

Networking tool for European researchers, scientists and scholars abroad. EURAXESS Worldwide exists in ASEAN, Latin America & the Caribbean, China, India, Korea, Japan, Australia & New Zealand and North America.