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Funding program overview

This overview presents national and international funding programs that support scientific exchange with Central, Eastern, ans Southeastern Europe. Select the desired subject area in the detailed accordion overview below.

List of programs by subject area

Scholarships & funding programs for individuals

Programme name

Programme category

Programme description

Alexander von Humboldt Foundation Return Fellowships (external link, opens in a new window)Individual sponsorshipReturn fellowship to sponsor reintegration into an institute abroad
EMBL International PhD Programme (external link, opens in a new window)PhD & Graduate FundingPhD program for international early career researchers in the life sciences
Emmy Noether Programme (external link, opens in a new window)Promotion of young researchersLeadership of an independent junior research group as qualification for professorship
ERC Starting Grants (European Research Council) (external link, opens in a new window)Research fundingFunding for excellent young scientists in the early career phase
Feodor Lynen Research Fellowship (Humboldt Foundation) (external link, opens in a new window)Mobility & ExchangeResearch stays abroad for German researchers
Gerald D. Feldmann Travel Grants (external link, opens in a new window)Travel funds & exchangeSupport for research-related travel by early career researchers
studieren weltweit - ERLEBE ES! (DAAD/BMFTR) (external link, opens in a new window)Study visitsInformation campaign to promote international study and internship stays
Heisenberg Programme (external link, opens in a new window)Research fundingPreparation for a permanent scientific leadership position
Human Frontier Science Program (HFSP) (external link, opens in a new window)International researchInterdisciplinary research in the life sciences worldwide
Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) (external link, opens in a new window)EU funding & careersEU-wide mobility & career support for researchers
NAWA: Polish Returns Programme (external link, opens in a new window)Reintegration & ResearchReturn funding for Polish researchers with international experience
NAWA: The Ulam Programme (Poland) (external link, opens in a new window)International co-operationFunding for scientists from abroad for research stays in Poland
Studienstiftung - Metropol cities in CESEE (external link, opens in a new window)Study scholarshipLong-term study funding in selected east european metropolises
Visegrad Fund Scholarships (external link, opens in a new window)Regional fundingStudy and research funding in Visegrad states and neighbouring countries
ZOIS - Grants and Fellowships (external link, opens in a new window)Research stays & fellowshipsScholarships and other support for researchers in various career stage

Institutional & international cooperation

Program nameProgram description
BayBIDS - Bavarian Support Initiative for German Schools Abroad and Partner Schools (external link, opens in a new window)Strengthening cooperation between Bavarian universities and PASCH schools
BayFOR - Bavarian Research Alliance (external link, opens in a new window)Support in applying for European research funding
Consulting Offices - Bavarian-Czech border area (external link, opens in a new window)Contact points to support further development and networking across the border
Czech-German Young Professionals Programme (external link, opens in a new window)Networking program for young professionals from Germany and the Czech Republic
Overview of DAAD funding programs (external link, opens in a new window)Various programs to promote study and research abroad
DAAD Congress Programme (external link, opens in a new window)Funding for German academics travelling abroad for congresses
Federal Funding Advisory Service - Research and Innovation (external link, opens in a new window)Initial advice on federal funding programmes for research and innovation
hochschule dual - dual cooperative degree options in Bavaria (external link, opens in a new window)information about all the cooperative study programs offered by the universities of applied sciences in Bavaria
INTERREG "Bavaria-Czech Republic - program for cross-border cooperation (external link, opens in a new window)EU funding program for Bavarian-Czech cooperation projects

International programs & global mobility

Program name

Program description

CEEPUS - Central European Exchange Program for University Studies (external link, opens in a new window)Multilateral university exchange program in the extended Danube region
EUSDR - EU Strategy for the Danube Region: Flagship Projects (external link, opens in a new window)Co-operation projects in the Danube region
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters (external link, opens in a new window)International masters involving institutions from at least 3 countries, and multiple associated partners from the academic and non-academic world
Erasmus+ (external link, opens in a new window)EU-wide mobility program for studying and teaching
Interreg Europe (external link, opens in a new window)Cooperation between European regions
Interreg Danube Region - Funding (external link, opens in a new window)Funding for projects and organisations helping to advance cooperation within the Danube region
Interreg Baltic Sea Region - Funding (external link, opens in a new window)Overview of funding opportunities in the Baltic Sea Region

Scientific excellence & research

Special programs / thematic funding lines

Program name

Program description

Hospital Partnerships - health promotion worldwide (external link, opens in a new window) (GIZ)Promotion of cooperation between German hospitals, universities, colleges, and NGOs and those in partner countries
NAWA (Poland) - “Polish returns” Program (external link, opens in a new window)Promotion of scientific mobility and return to Poland
ZOIS - Centre for Eastern European and International Studies (external link, opens in a new window)Calls and scholarships for researchers within the ZIOS fields of interest
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