Research Stays in Germany for University Academics and Scientists. Deadline March 17th, 2025 [DAAD]

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Research Stays in Germany for University Academics and Scientists. Deadline March 17th, 2025 [DAAD] Objective This programme offers you the opportunity to network amongst colleagues and exchange experience in the framework of short-term research stays in Germany. The scholarships are funded by the German Federal Foreign Office. Who can apply? University teachers and established academics and scientists who have usually completed a doctoral degree

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Research Stays in Germany for University Academics and Scientists. Deadline March 17th, 2025 [DAAD] Objective This programme offers you the opportunity to network amongst colleagues and exchange experience in the framework of short-term research stays in Germany. The scholarships are funded by the German Federal Foreign Office. Who can apply? University teachers and established academics and scientists who have usually completed a doctoral degree and work at a university or research institute in their home country can apply. Note: Former holders of fellowships from the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation are requested to contact first the Humboldt Foundation. What can be funded? The programme provides funding for research stays at state or state-recognised institutions of higher education or non-university research institutes in Germany. A research stay can also take place at several host institutions. Funding may only be claimed once within three years . Lecture tours or visits to congresses are not funded. Duration of the funding Funding is provided for one to three months. Please indicate in your application how long you wish to receive funding. The funding period will then be determined during the selection process by a selection committee. The committee takes into account your work plan. The grant is non-renewable. Value Monthly payments of 2,000 euros for assistant teachers, assistant professors and lecturers, 2,150 euros for professors Travel allowance , unless these expenses are covered by the home country or another source of funding In case of a disability or chronic illness: on application, a subsidy may be provided for justified additional costs, incurred in Germany due to the disability, that are necessary to realise the project in Germany and that are not covered by a third party; whether and to what extent a subsidy will be paid, will be reviewed and determined on an individual basis (see important information for scholarship applicants , section F, point 8) Green Mobility Top Up (Support for climate-friendly travel) or partial reimbursement of carbon offset payments for air travel Please note: Health insurance coverage is mandatory in Germany. If you do not have a corresponding home health insurance, you will be insured by the DAAD. The costs will be deducted from the scholarship payment. Selection An independent selection committee reviews applications. The most important selection criteria are: ± A cademic achievements and recent publications which must be documented in the curriculum vitae and a list of publications ± A convincing and well-planned research project ± The selection committee also gives due consideration to equal opportunities; you can provide relevant information in the application form. For more information on the selection procedure, go to Important Scholarship Information /