Research Fair 2026: The First German Research Fair Open to the Public in Tunisia

On May 20, 2026, the DAAD will organize for the very first time in Tunisia an event entirely dedicated to German research: the “Research Fair,” an exceptional gathering focused on scientific cooperation, innovation, and international academic opportunities.
Organized in a spirit of exchange and collaboration, this event will bring together major stakeholders from the German research ecosystem, offering participants the opportunity to explore the many academic and scientific opportunities available in Germany.
Date: May 20, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Venue: Golden Tulip El Mechtel Hotel – “Diamant” Conference Room
The Research Fair is intended for:
- PhD candidates,
- postdoctoral researchers,
- academics and researchers,
- university lecturers,
- master’s students,
- as well as anyone interested in research, science, and innovation.
The programme for this afternoon dedicated to German scientific excellence includes:
- German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
- Alexander von Humboldt Foundation (AvH)
- German Research Foundation (DFG)
- Arab German Young Academy of Sciences and Humanities (AGYA)
- Merian Centre for Advanced Studies in the Maghreb (MECAM)
- Freie Universität Berlin (FU Berlin)
- University of Marburg
- German Embassy in Tunis – Visa Department
- Goethe-Institut Tunisia