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Academic & Scientific Translation, Journal-Ready.

Academic and scientific translation of dissertations, journal articles, abstracts and grant applications is handled by subject specialists with a research background, journal-ready for international publication and terminology-checked across more than 80 disciplines. For students, universities, publishers and research teams. From €0.99 per standard line.

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  • Consistent citationsAPA, MLA, Vancouver
  • Publication-readyjournal standard
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Native-speaker translators with a doctorate or research background · citation style and terminology to journal requirements · four-eyes review before submission · embargo until publication on request

DIN EN ISO 17100registered · Reg. 7U517
80+ disciplinesNatural, engineering, humanities & social sciences
Journal-readyRegister & citation style (APA/Vancouver)
ConfidentialNDA & embargo on request

Short & clear

Why academic texts need subject expertise and language level at once.

Reviewed by specialists · FÜD editorial team · kept current

A journal article only gets read — and cited — when its terminology and language are right. One imprecise term, one mistranslated result or one clumsy sentence in English can cost time in peer review, or the acceptance itself. That is why native-speaker subject translators from the relevant discipline handle the work at the FÜD — under a four-eyes principle, not the nearest available generalist, and never machine output alone.

We work across more than 80 disciplines — from the natural sciences and engineering to the humanities and social sciences — secure terminology through glossaries and translation memories, and deliver texts that are journal-ready for international publications: correct in content, register and citation style.

Typical documents

What we translate for research and academia.

Qualification theses

  • Bachelor's & master's theses
  • Dissertation & doctoral thesis
  • Habilitation (post-doctoral thesis)

Publication

  • Journal articles & papers
  • Abstracts & manuscripts
  • Posters & conference papers

Teaching & higher education

  • Lecture & presentation slides
  • Questionnaires & studies
  • Textbooks & academic books

Research & funding

  • Grant applications & funding proposals
  • Project & results reports
  • Collaboration agreements

How it works

From manuscript to submission-ready text.

1. Manuscript & discipline

Field, target language and deadline set the brief.

2. Professional translation

Native-speaker, terminology-checked against your source.

3. Scientific proofreading

On request, for a journal-ready result.

4. Citation style & submission

APA, Vancouver, Chicago — as your journal requires.

Who it's for

For everyone who publishes and teaches internationally.

Students & doctoral candidates

Master's thesis, dissertation or abstract — translated correctly, in the right register and, where a university requires it, certified.

Universities & institutes

Publications, applications and teaching material in many languages — terminologically consistent across projects and research groups.

Publishers & journals

Manuscripts and edited volumes prepared to be journal-ready — in the required style and citation format.

Companies with R&D

Research reports and white papers from industrial research — precise, confidential and delivered on deadline.

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Occasion & requirement

Which occasion calls for which service.

From a network of around 2,500 professional translators across more than 80 disciplines and over 500 language combinations, we assign the right specialist to each occasion — here is the overview we work from.

Occasions for academic translation and the FÜD service that fits each one
Occasion / documentRequirementOur service
Journal submission (peer review)Native-level subject English, register and citation style (APA/Vancouver); often a "language editing certificate" is requiredTranslation + native-speaker scientific proofreading, with an editing confirmation on request
Dissertation / habilitationTerminology, citation style, possibly an embargo noteProfessional translation + scientific proofreading, NDA possible
Grant application (Horizon Europe / DFG)Formal requirements, fixed deadlines, subject-specific EnglishTerminology-driven translation within the deadline
Abstract / poster / conference paperConciseness and exact terminologyTranslation + proofreading; abstract-only as a starting point possible
Book / monographStyle and subject accuracy across every chapterBook translation with consistent terminology
Process & quality assuranceDIN EN ISO 17100 (DIN CERTCO, Reg. 7U517)Professional translator + revision by a second person

One imprecise term — and the paper goes back into revision.

That's why: subject-professional translators, checked terminology and a native-speaker final check.

Certification & journal-ready

For international journals: more than word-for-word.

Reviewed by specialists · FÜD editorial team · kept current

International journals expect more than accurate content — they expect the scientific register of the target language: idiomatic subject-specific English, consistent terminology and the citation style your journal requires, whether APA, Vancouver or another convention. A native-speaker subject translator carries your argument across so that it holds up in peer review.

On request we combine translation with scientific proofreading and deliver a journal-ready version from abstract to discussion. Ahead of publication we treat unpublished results as strictly confidential — on request with a non-disclosure agreement and an embargo until the publication date.

Where a university or authority needs to recognise a thesis or certificate rather than just publish it, an authorised translator (ermächtigter Übersetzer, authorised by a German court under state law) issues a certified translation with a certification note. If an apostille is also required, it is issued by the competent authority — the FÜD does not issue apostilles.

Use cases

Academic translation: three typical cases from practice.

Discipline, destination and citation style decide the terminology, register and form of review. Three common jobs — from the starting point to the result.

PhD & doctorate

Dissertation translation, German ⇄ English

Starting point
A doctoral candidate needs the dissertation, or an abstract of it, translated for submission, a co-supervisor abroad, or publication as a monograph.
Process
A native-speaker subject translator with the matching academic background renders the text, keeps terminology consistent across every chapter, and applies the citation style the faculty or publisher requires.
Result
A dissertation translation that reads as if written in the target language — ready for submission or publication, with a non-disclosure agreement available before the defence.

Publication

Journal manuscript & abstract translation

Starting point
A manuscript is ready in German but the target journal requires English, in APA, Vancouver or another citation style, sometimes with a language-editing certificate.
Process
Translation by a native-speaker specialist in the field, followed by scientific proofreading on request, so wording, register and citation formatting hold up under peer review.
Result
A submission-ready manuscript and abstract — and, on request, help translating the cover letter and your response to reviewers.

Research funding

Grant application translation (Horizon Europe / DFG)

Starting point
A funding proposal has a fixed submission deadline and strict formal requirements, and must read convincingly in subject-specific English.
Process
Terminology-driven translation within the deadline, coordinated with your project team when several documents or work packages are involved.
Result
A funding application that meets the formal requirements and reads persuasively to the review panel.

For ongoing work

Framework agreements for institutes and publishers.

If you publish or teach on an ongoing basis, work with us under a framework agreement: a fixed point of contact and maintained terminology and translation memories keep wording and style consistent across research groups, projects and issues — and reduce the cost with every job.

For large volumes and tight submission deadlines we coordinate teams of professional translators and work to your target journal's requirements. 24-hour express is available where feasible.

Quote & price

What does an academic translation cost?

We review volume, discipline, language direction and any journal requirements, and name a binding fixed price. Longer texts are priced per standard line; scientific proofreading can be added as a separate step — certification on request, advance PDF and postal delivery included.

Binding fixed price
from € 0.99 / standard line55 characters incl. spaces
Price up front · no unannounced extra costs
Native subject-professional translator✓included
Terminology & citation style (APA, Vancouver, Chicago)✓included
Certification by an authorised translator on request✓included
Native-speaker revision / four-eyes check✓included
Confidentiality, NDA & embargo on request✓included

Academic texts are priced per standard line from € 0.99 (55 characters incl. spaces); we name the exact amount after a brief review. How the price is made up →

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FAQ

Academic & scientific translation – frequently asked questions.

Who translates academic texts for you?

Native-speaker professional translators with an academic background in the relevant discipline — across more than 80 fields. That is how terminology and scientific register line up correctly; on request, a second qualified reviewer checks the text under the four-eyes principle.

Is the translation journal-ready for international journals?

Yes. We render your text into idiomatic subject-specific English (or your target language) in the required scientific register and in the citation style your journal specifies — APA, Vancouver or another convention. On request we combine the translation with scientific proofreading to produce a submission-ready version.

Do you translate dissertations, abstracts and journal articles?

Yes — from bachelor's and master's theses through dissertations and post-doctoral (habilitation) theses to abstracts, journal articles, manuscripts and conference papers. On request we start with just the abstract as a first step.

Which disciplines and languages do you cover?

More than 80 disciplines — natural sciences, engineering, humanities and social sciences — and numerous language combinations in both directions. We assign your project the specialist who matches your discipline and target language.

Does unpublished research stay confidential?

Yes. Unpublished data is processed strictly for the agreed purpose under the GDPR, by specialists bound to confidentiality. On request we sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) and observe an embargo until the publication date.

What is the difference between translation and scientific proofreading?

With translation, we render your text into the target language; with scientific proofreading (language editing), we check and refine a version already written in the target language, for both wording and terminology. The two can be combined — we advise on what your work needs to become journal-ready.

Can an academic translation be certified?

Yes, if a university or authority requires it. For recognition of a thesis or a certificate, an authorised translator (ermächtigter Übersetzer, authorised by a German court under state law) produces a certified translation with a certification note; for publication alone, no certification is needed.

What does an academic translation cost — is a sample available?

The price depends on volume, discipline, language direction and deadline; after a brief review we name a binding fixed price. On request you can receive a free sample translation in advance, so you can judge quality and style before committing.
Our manuscript came back reading as if a specialist in our own field had written it in English — terminology intact, citation style exactly as the journal wanted. It was accepted after one round of revisions.
★★★★★

Dr A. Bergmann · dissertation & manuscript translation, Munich

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Peer-review support

The reply to reviewers decides the outcome too.

The road to publication rarely ends with submission: if your manuscript comes back with reviewer comments, a precise, appropriately toned reply matters as much as the paper itself. We translate not only the dissertation, manuscript and abstract, but also the cover letter and your response to reviews — consistent in terminology with the submitted paper. Combined with scientific proofreading, the revised version goes back to the journal submission-ready; you can check style and quality beforehand with a free sample translation.

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