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Latin America: A continent full of research potential

TUM offers its doctoral candidates a broad range of opportunities to gain research experience at international partner institutions. Recently, the TUM Graduate School hosted an information session for doctoral researchers with a concrete interest in Latin America — an ideal opportunity to learn about the AmazonFACE flagship project firsthand, make new connections, and gain inspiration for their own research.
At the Garching info event, the Latin America experts discussed challenges like language barriers and balancing fieldwork with academic obligations — as well as rewarding encounters and inspiring collaboration in the region. Image: Marina Schmidt / TUM

Latin America is one of the most biodiverse and dynamic regions in the world — making it an exciting destination for early-career researchers. At the information session focused on this region, interested participants had the chance to learn more about TUM’s mobility programs in a relaxed atmosphere and to meet experienced researchers who have already conducted research in Latin America.

A wide range of collaborative opportunities
A close partnership exists, for example, with Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP), which offers TUM doctoral candidates attractive exchange and collaboration opportunities. There is also the option to conduct research at the Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú through scholarships from the TUM SEED Center.

AmazonFACE: How is climate change impacting the rainforest?

Firsthand information: Prof. Anja Rammig shared insights from the AmazonFACE long-term study. Image: Jamie Snow / TUM

One of the highlights of the Garching information session was the talk given by Prof. Dr. Anja Rammig on the AmazonFACE long-term ecological study, which examines the rainforest’s response to climate change. Prof. Rammig shared not only her fascination with tropical ecosystems but also practical challenges of fieldwork and gave valuable advice on planning a successful research stay.

Fieldwork up close: Challenges and solutions
The subsequent panel discussion, “Opportunities and Challenges of Research in Practice,” offered insightful glimpses into international research practice. 

In addition to Prof. Anja Rammig, Sören Metz, TUM Liaison Officer in São Paulo, TUM alumna Dr. Janeth Carolina Godoy, Saltanat Kuntuarova from the TUM SEED Center, as well as doctoral candidates and postdocs shared their experiences. They spoke not only about practical challenges — such as organizing logistics, overcoming language barriers, and balancing fieldwork with academic obligations — but also about the rewarding encounters and inspiring collaborations that emerged on the ground.

The evening concluded with Peruvian and Argentine specialties — providing a perfect opportunity to make new contacts or discuss next steps.

Launch your own Latin America research project!
Whether you want to pursue your own research idea in Latin America or join one of the existing projects, TUM and its partners will support you every step of the way. Be sure to check the TUM Graduate School website regularly for updates on upcoming info sessions and networking events.

Partnership with UNESP

TUM-UNESP Research Exchange-Programm

TUM-GS funding opportunities for international research stays and conference visits

TUM SEED Center

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