German Institute for Economic Research (DIW Berlin)

DIW Berlin (the German Institute for Economic Research) is one of the leading economic research institutes in Germany. The institute analyzes the economic and social aspects of topical issues, formulating and disseminating policy advice based on its research findings. DIW Berlin is part of both the national and international scientific communities, provides research infrastructure to academics all over the world, and promotes the next generation of scientists. A member of the Leibniz Association, DIW Berlin is independent and primarily publicly funded. DIW Berlin promotes young scientists through closely interlinked structured programs both in the doctoral phase and in the subsequent research phase. DIW Berlin receives research grants from the state of Berlin and from the German federal government (the Berlin Senate Department for Economics, Technology and Research, and the Federal Department for Economics and Technology respectively). Additionally, they collaborate internationally with academic institutions focusing on skills and entrepreneurial ecosystems.