Initiation of International Collaboration

This grant programme aims to support the initiation of international research collaboration. It consists of the components “Exploratory Workshops”, “Project-related Trips Abroad” and “Project-related Guest Visits”.

Researchers who have already achieved their doctorates and who are working in the German scientific system may apply. 

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Walter Benjamin Programme

The Walter Benjamin Programme enables researchers in the postdoctoral training phase to independently conduct their own research project at a location of their choice.

The project can be carried out at a research institution in Germany or abroad, with the host institution providing support for the project.

Only postdoctoral researchers at an early career phase are eligible to apply to this programme. The project may not be based at an entity that is for-profit or that does not permit the publication of findings in a generally accessible form.

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