Current Calls for Proposals

The University calls for applications for online teaching assignments (2 SWS) for the summer semester 2023 for endangered researchers who cannot continue their teaching and research activities or can only do so to a limited extent in their home country.

The EDUC Alliance invites researchers and doctoral students at the University of Potsdam to participate in research seminars that are organized  by the "European Digital UniverCity - EDUC".

+++ Deadline: January 15 2023 ++++

The University of Potsdam invites applications for travel funds for the establishment and expansion of cooperations between the University of Potsdam and the EDUC partner universities Paris Nanterre, Rennes I (France), University of Cagliari (Italy), Masaryk University (Brno, Czech Republic), University of Pécs (Hungary), University of Southeast Norway (Norway), and  University of Jaume I (Spain).

Professors, research assistants and Ph.D. students from all faculties of the University of Potsdam are eligible to apply. The travel funds should be used to initiate new or continue existing joint teaching and research projects with scholars at EDUC partner universities, e.g. for the purpose of developing virtual exchange scenarios, digital content for joint study modules, joint publications or research proposals, or the development and implementation of EDUC Summer Schools.

cooperation funding "KoUP" 

With the KoUP funding line, the university will continue to support collaboration with its partners in 2023. The call for proposals was adapted during the pandemic to the extent that digital formats are also possible. This year the following countries and partnerships are in focus: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, France, Israel, Poland, USA and the Sub-Saharan Africa region; the partners in the European Digital UniverCity (Universities of Paris Nanterre and Rennes I in France, University of Cagliari in Italy, Masaryk University in Brno/Czech Republic and University of Pécs in Hungary, University of Southeastern Norway and University Jaume I/Spain; as well as the Vasyl Stefanyk Precarpathian National University in Ukraine and the Nottingham Trent University in Great Britain. Applications within the scope of the university's membership in the YERUN network are also strongly encouraged. The international universities in the network are: University of South Eastern Norway (NO), Universidad Autonoma de Madrid (ES), Brunel University London (UK), Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (ES), University of Essex (UK), University of Eastern Finland (FI), University of Klagenfurt (AT), Maastricht University (NL), NOVA University Lisbon (PT), University Paris Dauphine-PSL (FR), Tor Vergata University of Rome (IT), University of Southern Denmark (DK), University of Limerick (IE), University of Rijeka (CRO), University of Cyprus (CY), UiT - The Artic University of Norway (NO), University of Antwerp (BE) and the University of Stirling (UK).

KoUP support will be awarded to support the further development of cooperative relationships with the University’s partners. It is also possible to submit applications to establish cooperative agreements with other universities in the priority countries (see the selection criteria). The aim is to use the funding to prepare a joint application for third-party funding with a partner institution. For more information, please see the call for proposals.

The application consists of (i) the attached form (excel); (ii) a maximum one-page description of the joint project or the aim of the visit, including an explanation of how the project fits in with the University’s strategic development; and (iii) a preliminary budget, including own funds if applicable. When applying for travel costs, you must identify the universities and faculties to be visited.

Deadline: January 15, 2023

deadline: 15.01.2023; further applications throughout the year on a first-come, first-served basis

With the “Teaching & Training” Cooperation Funding to complement the KoUP program, the university management creates opportunities to fund teaching and further training at partner universities outside the EU and to intensify partnership work. Technical and administrative personnel are thus invited to actively contribute to helping our partnerships thrive.

This funding opportunity with different focus areas that change every year offers support for the realization of activities with Potsdam’s partner universities. “Teaching & Training” funding is awarded to promote the further development of cooperation with partners of the university. Please refer to the call for proposals for more information.

A committee headed by the Vice President in charge will decide on the approval of applications.

+++ no dealine, applications possible as long as funds are available ++++

The new internal funding program UP Reconnect enables Potsdam scientists and institutes to invite their international research alumni back to the University of Potsdam for a short stay and thus strengthen their cooperation network. The funding includes a travel allowance, the amount is calculated depending on the country of departure.

++++ no current calls for proposals +++++

Co-funding for planned DAAD visiting lecturerships (Modell I. A), if visiting lecturer teaches (elective) courses in English in one or several UP Bachelor programs and/or within the strategic framework of "Global Topics" (central university administration will cover 10%. of salary for senior scientist up to W3 salary; additional travel money for applying UP scientist).

last deadline: November 1, 2022 (for DAAD deadline January 15, 2023)

next deadline: May 1, 2022 (for DAAD deadline July 15, 2023)

The University of Potsdam funds teaching assignments at European partner institutions that have an inter-institutional agreement with the University of Potsdam.

The University of Potsdam supports and funds mobilities of non-academic employees within the Erasmus+ porgram.