Our primary goal is to inspire and involve young people in research. To achieve this, we offer the opportunity to participate in a Voluntary Year in Science (Freiwilliges Wissenschaftliches Jahr, FSJ) within SIIRI. This program allows prospective students to gain detailed insights into our interdisciplinary research, helping them make informed decisions about pursuing careers in  medicine, engineering, communication, or natural sciences.

Furthermore, we engage with events such as the “IdeenExpo” and “Labvolution” trade fairs to introduce schoolchildren and prospective students to potential career paths in research.

SIIRI actively participates in the “KinderUniHannover (KUH),” a collaborative initiative involving Hannover Medical School, Leibniz Universität Hannover, Hannover University of Applied Sciences, the Foundation of the University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, and Hannover University of Music, Drama, and Media. This lecture series provides children aged eight to twelve with engaging and tailored insights into research and science.

SIIRI provides students with a range of further education opportunities during their studies, fostering interdisciplinary training and laying a foundation for potential doctoral studies. For example, SIIRI offers the opportunity to undertake bachelor’s or master’s theses within various SIIRI projects. Additionally, students can work as student or research assistants in our research groups. The integration of SIIRI employees into university teaching allows students to gain insights into interdisciplinary implant research through formats such as guest lectures or internships, highlighting potential career paths.

MHH’s StrucMed program offers selected students the opportunity to complete their MD within one year. SIIRI supports these students with optimal infrastructure, facilitating not only the experimental MD thesis but also enhancing professional and personal qualifications through courses and seminars organized by the IRTG. A break of two semesters ensures a sufficient timeframe for experimental work, thesis writing, and preparation for the public defense.

Whether you aspire to an academic career or are aiming for a path in industry, SIIRI supports the professional and personal qualification goals of outstanding early career scientists across various disciplines. Our unique Integrated Research Training Group “Implant Technologyies” (IRTG) provides a comprehensive support platform throughout the journey towards a PhD and beyond.

Our qualification measures are designed to seamlessly integrate you into our network. We blend traditional and modern training formats and learning pathways to ensure effective and individualized qualification, including seminars, colloquia, digital knowledge transfer via webinars, as well as peer teaching and interdisciplinary mentoring.

Additionally, our doctoral candidates receive support for career development and completion of their dissertations through structured PhD programs established at participating universities, such as those offered by the Hannover Biomedical Research School (HBRS).

an interdisciplinary network, SIIRI is committed to providing postgraduates with a wide range of opportunities to pursue their career paths. Specifically designed for dental and medical physicians across all disciplines, our Clinician Scientist programs offer an optimal way to combine research and clinical practice, imparting both outstanding clinical skills and excellent scientific qualifications.

The PRACTIS program was established at MHH for medical and dental physicians of all specialties who are undergoing specialist training or further training to become specialists and who aspire to a career in academic medicine.

Within the framework of SIIRI, the pilot project Junior PRACTIS has been implemented. This initiative is aimed at dental and medical physicians in the early phases of their studies or those on the path to becoming specialists. Participants in Junior PRACTIS have the opportunity to explore their interest in research and begin building an interdisciplinary network early in their medical career. The project aims to foster a connection between aspiring clinicians and the world of research, encouraging collaboration and knowledge exchange from the outset of their professional journey.

As part of its commitment to retain outstanding scientists in the Hannover region and foster progress and innovation, SIIRI actively supports highly qualified early career scientists. This support is provided through shortened appointment procedures facilitated by the Tenure Track and Fast Track to Tenure programs. These initiatives are designed to streamline and expedite the career development of exceptional researchers, ensuring their continued contribution to the scientific community in Hannover.