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The University of Potsdam funds and supports cooperation with international partners.
for cooperation funding "KoUP" for the priority countries and regions of the University of Potsdam
The KoUP funding line will continue support in 2021 for our cooperative relationships with our partners. The call for proposals was adapted to the pandemic conditions by highlighting digital formats as explicitly worthy of support. This year the following countries and partnerships are in focus: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, France, Israel, Poland, Russia, 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; as well as the Hunan Normal University in China.
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, 2021
If you have any questions, please contact the Vice-President for International Affairs and Fundraising, Ms. Marita Böhning (-4190).
Call for Proposals ( pdf 2021)
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.
“Teaching & Training” Cooperation Funding at a Glance
This funding opportunity with different focus areas that change every year offers support for the realization of activities with Potsdam’s partner universities. The financial resources are made up of the university budget and third-party funding, which are partly subject to funding regulations.
“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.
Die deadline for 2021 has passed. The next deadline for proposals will be: January 15, 2022.
Please note: Proposals for cooperation with HSE Moscow may be submitted at any time. It is also possible to invite guests from HSE Moscow to the University of Potsdam.
If you have any questions, please contact the Director of International Office, Ms. Dr. Regina Neum-Flux (+49 331 977-1533; regina.neum@uni-potsdam.de).
Co-funding for planned DAAD guest lecturerships (Modell A), if guest lecturer teaches (elective) courses in English within the strategic framework of "Global Topics" in one or several UP Bachelor programs (central university administration will cover 10%. of salary for senior scientist up to W3 salary; additional travel money for applying UP scientist).
internal deadline: May 1, 2020 (for DAAD deadline July 15, 2021)
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.
With the goal of facilitating research cooperation, the University of Potsdam and Tel Aviv University have established a joint funding scheme to support annual joint research workshops. In 2021, this program was expanded to include the component "Innovative digital teaching/learning formats" - also in response to the pandemic situation and still limited travel options.
There are two funding lines:
Funding line 1:
UP-TAU joint research workshops allow researchers to identify complementary research strengths and facilitate the use of synergies in future research projects. The workshops should have a clearly defined research focus and serve as a catalyst for the development of new research projects. The workshop format and duration is not pre-defined. The workshops can be held in Potsdam or in Tel Aviv. Participants should include both senior and junior researchers. Researchers can participate in more than one workshop provided that the workshops are not submitted in the same cycle.
Funding line 2:
UP-TAU innovative teaching initiative allows university teachers to jointly develop courses or teaching materials using digital formats. This could take the form of virtual student exchange, a joint virtual classroom, joint student discussions and discussion boards, joint assignments, peer tutoring, long term group projects and other relevant activities that use digital media in cooperative teaching. The joint development and/or exchange of digital content for teaching can also be supported.
Deadline: April 20, 2021
Please do not hesitate to contact Marita Boehning (Strategic Advisor to the Vice President for International Affairs and Fundraising) in case of any queries (-4190).
Various deadlines: 1 April 2021 - 31 July 2021
Various regions
Dr. Regina Neum-Flux, Head of the International Office
Current calls for DAAD programs and running DAAD programs of funding.
overview of the national research and innovation systems and the variety of international cooperations in research, knowledge and innovation.
The German-French-University supports careers, courses of lectures, PhD programs between Germany and France.
The University of Potsdam is a main supporter of the Deutschen Wissenschafts- und Innovationshaus (DWIH) São Paulo. Members of the University of Potsdam are eligible to participate in the DWIH’s calls for proposals for the financial support of projects such as scientific events, science based innovation projects as well as initiatives at the intersection of science, economy, and culture in Brazil for up to €5000.
The current deadline for proposals for 2021 (remaining funds from 2020) for the Topic "Changing Society: Effects of the pandemic" is May 15 2021. The call for 2022 projetcs will be published in summer 2021.
Please don't send applications directly to the DWIH, but hand in to International Office (silke.brodersen@uni-potsdam.de).
Template DWIH calculation of costs [DE]
Criteria for DWIH project proposals [DE]
Contact: Dr. Silke Brodersen, International Office, Tel.: 0331-977124436
Das Auswärtige Amt und das Ministerium für Auswärtige Angelegenheiten der Russischen Föderation haben sich auf bilaterale Themenjahre geeinigt, um Austausch, Verständigung und gegenseitiges Vertrauen durch Intensivierung der Zusammenarbeit in thematischen Bereichen zu vertiefen.
Beide Seiten haben sich auf die Durchführung eines Deutsch-Russischen Themenjahres der Hochschulkooperation und Wissenschaft 2018-2020 verständigt.
Call for Philipp Schwartz Grants, 9th Round
The 'Philipp Schwartz Initiative' of the 'Alexander von Humboldt Foundation' supports the reception of threatened researchers at universities and research institutions, by providing scientists at risk with a two-year fellowship, as well as a lump sum for the receiving institution. Applications can be filed, not only for scholarship funds but for work contracts too.
The University of Potsdam has, as in previous rounds, successfully participated in the initiative and can once more nominate candidates.
Internal nomination deadline: 10th February 2021
Contact for Questions and Nominations
The nomination and selection of the candidates takes place at the University of Potsdam.
Please address your questions or proposals for nomination to:
Claudia Rößling, Welcome Center Potsdam, claudia.roesslinguni-potsdamde, Tel: 0331-977-1382
Here we offer you a selection of support programs that finance summer schools, whether explicitly or as a possible element among others. The list is being supplemented. We would like to invite you to enter additional funding institutions.
for cooperation funding "KoUP" for the priority countries and regions of the University of Potsdam
The KoUP funding line will continue support in 2021 for our cooperative relationships with our partners. The call for proposals was adapted to the pandemic conditions by highlighting digital formats as explicitly worthy of support. This year the following countries and partnerships are in focus: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, France, Israel, Poland, Russia, 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; as well as the Hunan Normal University in China.
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, 2021
If you have questions, please contact Marita Böhning, Advisor to the Vice President for International Affairs and Fundraising.
If you have any questions, please contact the Vice-President for International Affairs and Fundraising, Ms. Marita Böhning (-4190).
Funding is provided for subject-related alumni training events (duration 3-10 days) in Germany or abroad (mobility and residence funds for foreign alumni, material resources, pro-rata personnel expenses) as well as other measures taken by universities to improve contact with foreign alumni.
Funding is provided for foreign students who have completed their studies as students, graduates, scientists or lecturers at a German university or who have studied, researched or worked at a German university for at least three months and who are now generally working abroad again.
The program is aimed at German universities planning high-quality summer schools in Germany for international students and doctoral candidates.
The aims of the program are: attracting qualified international students and doctoral candidates; further professional training in current research areas as well as professional and cultural exchange between international and German participants; insight into German teaching and research institutions and at colleges of art and music, into new artistic developments for international participants; positioning of German universities on the international education market.
This program is directed at German institutions of higher education that plan and implement high-quality summer schools abroad for international students and doctoral candidates.
Objectives are: attracting qualified international students and doctoral candidates; further professional training in current research areas as well as professional and cultural exchange between international and German participants; insight into German teaching and research practices, and at colleges of art and music, into new artistic developments for international participants; positioning of German universities on the international education market
Ziel des Programms ist der Aufbau und die Intensivierung wissenschaftlicher Kontakte zwischen deutschen Hochschulen und Hochschulen aus den Zielländern Tunesien, Marokko, Libyen, Jordanien, Jemen, Libanon und Irak. Längerfristige Kooperationsmaßnahmen sollen etabliert werden und aktive Beiträge zur Strukturentwicklung an den Partnerhochschulen und zur Verbesserung von Forschung und Lehre sowie der demokratischen (Selbst-) Verwaltung der Hochschulen (Good Governance) geleistet werden.
Gefördert werden Kurzmaßnahmen/ Veranstaltungen wie Fachkurse, Sommerschulen, Anbahnungsreisen, Workshops, Seminare oder Tagungen in den Zielländern oder gleiche Veranstaltungen in Deutschland mit arabischen Teilnehmenden vorrangig aus den Hauptzielländern sowie Forschungs-, Lehr- und Studienaufenthalte, die im Zusammenhang mit einer Kurzmaßnahme stehen.
The Franco-German University (DFH) promotes Franco-German events for young scientists (doctoral and postdoctoral students) within the framework of networking scientists and intensifying the Franco-German scientific dialogue. In justified cases, master’s students or students of comparable levels may also participate in the sponsored events.
The call is directed at German and French universities as well as non-university research institutions. The inclusion of a third country is welcomed.
The call for proposals is open to all disciplines. The event must last at least two days up to a maximum of four weeks. The projects can be carried out either as individual events or in the form of a structured series of events. If the latter is the case, the individual events are to be held at regular intervals over a period of a maximum of 24 months as a rule.
The foundation supports events in all specialist areas aimed at dealing with new scientific ideas and research approaches. The Foundation would also like to encourage the testing of innovative event formats and new instruments to support interaction and networking among participants.
Support on offer
Support is available for symposia, workshops and conferences (usually up to 50 people) and summer schools (maximum 60 participants). Funding is open to all topics and is not limited to specific specialist areas. Basic requirements are
- an interdisciplinary and international context,
- active participation of young academics (doctoral and post-doctoral students), and
- a significant involvement of women scientists both among the lecturers and the participants.
Summer schools will continue to be funded throughout Germany.
Applications can be submitted to this funding program for workshops and small summer schools. The program is directed at scholars of all historical-hermeneutical disciplines (e.g. philology, history, philosophy, history and comparison of law, art history, musicology) in cooperation with their partners in the digital humanities and computer science.