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THE DIETER SCHWARZ

FOUNDATION

“ Education The Dieter Schwarz Foundation is a non- With a vast majority of its PhD candidates

is our most profit charitable foundation established by coming from all over the world, the DCR
important German entrepreneur Dieter Schwarz in Doctoral Program is an impressive mani-
1999. Based in Heilbronn, its model is to
festation of the foundation’s efforts. Its
resource ” take action where government bodies do research community of professors and PhD
Dieter Schwarz not fully meet the needs of the economy candidates was able to enjoy the freedom
and society. Guided by the principles: and rigor of carrying out internationally
“Promote education, share knowledge, recognized research with results that help
venture future,” the foundation puts its innovative and responsible leaders, organi-
commitment today behind initiatives that zations and societies master the challenges
will make tomorrow’s society strong. The of today’s world.
foundation identifies potential, develops
visions to foster it, and implements those We – the DCR community – are very grateful
visions sustainably. It promotes education for the trust placed in us and are proud of
and science with a focus on lifelong learn- having had a share in furthering the mission
ing through providing necessary funds, of the Dieter Schwarz Foundation.
contributing expertise, and collaborating
with various partners to implement specific
and forward-looking projects.

The wide range of educational opportunities
supported by the foundation target people
at different stages of their lives. One
ini tiative has been the close cooperation
between GGS and the Viadrina on their
doctoral program in Dynamic Capabilities
and Relationships.

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