Laura Goßner

Laura Goßner studied International Cultural and Business Studies (B.A.) at the University of Passau and Economics (M.Sc.) at Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nuremberg. She is a doctoral candidate in sociology at the Otto-Friedrich-University Bamberg.

Since 2021 she is a researcher in the department “Migration and International Labour Studies” at IAB.

Her research focuses on integration processes of refugees, gender inequalities and aspects of refugee health. At IAB, she is also responsible for the research networking position of the DeZIM research community.

All articles by Laura Goßner

You have to overcome obstacles to reach your Goal.

July 2, 2026 | Migration and Integration

When bureaucracy becomes a barrier: What migrants think about Germany’s administrative processes

Julia Reinold, Laura Goßner, Jasmin Hallyburton

Applying for a residence permit, having foreign qualifications recognised, or acquiring German citizenship: people who have moved to Germany often face lengthy bureaucratic processes. Current survey ...read more