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Funding for research and teaching

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The following table lists the most important funding opportunities for researchers and teachers/professors. You can use the scholarship database to search for further funding opportunities.

Scholarship / programme Description Scholarship benefits Call for applications / application procedure
One-year research grants 7-12 months research stay intended for doctoral candidates and young academics (graduates)
  • Travel allowance
  • Living expenses
  • Health insurance
15. November
Research grants – bi-nationally supervised doctoral degrees 1-2 years research stay in Germany intended for students enrolled in a Hungarian PhD programme
  • Travel allowance
  • Living expenses
  • Health insurance
  • Language course
15. November
Bilateral Exchange of Academics Short research stay (2 weeks – 3 months) at a partner institute
  • Scholarship
15. November
Graduate School Scholarship Programme (GSSP) Up to 4 years – depending on the graduate school
  • Travel allowance
  • Living expenses
  • Health insurance
  • Annual research allowance
The participating graduate school nominates the applicant for a scholarship
Research Grants – Short-Term Grants A research project or course of continuing scientific education with an academic adviser in Germany (1-6 months)
  • Travel allowance
  • Living expenses
  • Health insurance
30. April

15. November

Research Stays for University Academics and Scientists 1-3 months research stays for university teachers and established academics and scientists
  • Travel allowance
  • Living expenses
30. April

15. November

Study Visits for Academics – Artists and Architects 1-3 months artistic cooperations with a host institution
  • Travel allowance
  • Living expenses
30. April

15. November

Re-invitation Programme for Former Scholarship Holders 1-3 months research and working projects, working stays
  • Travel allowance
  • Living expenses
30. April

15. November

 

 

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