Please find below a collection of links regarding a research semester in Germany:
You are wondering which visa you will need? On the website of the German Federal Foreign Office you will find the Visa navigator. A useful tool to quickly receive the necessary information.
Please contact the faculties for further information.
Experience Europe with Erasmus+ !
Are you a university staff member looking to enhance your professional skills and gain international experience? Then the Erasmus+ STA (Staff Teaching Assignment) or STT (Staff Mobility for Training) program is just for you!
Why participate?
- Teach Abroad: Take advantage of the opportunity to teach at a European partner university and gain new perspectives in your field.
- Training abroad: Discover new methods in your field and improve your language skills in Europe.
- Cultural Exchange: Experience the diversity of European cultures and expand your horizons.
- Career Boost: Improve your teaching methods, build international networks and enhance your professional opportunities.
- Partial Funding: Erasmus+ offers generous grants for travel and living costs, so you can focus entirely on your teaching & training.
How it works:
Please find further information on the following website.
Seize this unique opportunity to enrich your teaching experience and learn from different educational systems. With Erasmus+ STA & STT, Europe is in your reach!
Apply now and help shape the educational world of tomorrow!
Experience the USA with Fulbright Germany!
Not only in Europe are there generous scholarships for intensive further education. The German-American Fulbright Commission (Fulbright Germany) promotes international understanding through academic exchange. As the only binational exchange organization in Germany with a US focus, they award around 700 scholarships each year for study, research, teaching and further education in the USA and Germany.
Which scholarships are offered?
Doctoral programmm: Deepen your doctoral project in the USA and build up
academic networks.Next application deadlines: May 1, 2025 for a stay in the USA between January 1 and May 31, 2026 //// November 1, 2025 for a stay between August 1 and December 31, 2026
Research & Teaching: Support for postdoctoral researchers for a research & teaching stay at an American university
Next application deadlines: May 1, 2025 for a stay in the USA starting between January 1 and May 31, 2026 //// October 1, 2025 for a stay in the USA starting between August 1 and December 31, 2026
Please note this is only an option for Staff with German citizenship!
Funding opportunities for congress and lecture trips
The DAAD supports the active participation of scientists and academics in international congresses and lecture tours abroad with its programs for congress and lecture tours:
Check the program descriptions and the FAQs below in advance to see whether you are eligible for funding.
- FAQ for the Congress Travel program line
- FAQ for the Lecture Tours program line
- FAQ for HAW.International: Congress Travel
Difference congress trips VS. lecture tours:
You select the program line "Congress trips" if the organizers invite with a call for papers and thus give all interested parties the opportunity to register for participation. This also applies if you are invited individually.
You select the "Lecture tours" program line for events without a publicly accessible call for papers or for stand-alone lectures in front of a larger audience.
Important notes:
- General: Long-term center of life must be in Germany; all the websites are in German
- Application Congress Travel & HAW.International Congress Travel: Some documents must be submitted 4 months (120 days) before the start of the event.
You would like to prepare yourself for international and intercultural situations at work? Because of work or privat life you cannot go abroad? Then the Internationale DAAD-Akademie (iDA) of the German Academic Exchange Services offers great options for you:
General information:
- most courses are taught in German and most information is only available in German
What is offered:
- Certificate Internationaliation
- English language courses for specific work fields such as secretaries, examination offices, law etc.
- Self study material for English improvement in specific work fields such as secretaries, examination offices, law etc. (free of costs)
- International Organisation
- Regional competence for specific countries
- Intercultural training
- Marketing for acquisition of Regular degree seeking students
- etc.
Where?
- Online or in Germany (mostly Berlin or Bonn)
Costs?
- varies for each course. Check the course plan for further information
- Free for the self study material
Find a suitable course now on their Website !
NEWS
The International Faculty Week connects faculty members from our partner universities all over the world, providing the opportunity to teach in a multicultural environment while engaging with TEC students from all areas and networking with international colleagues. This program is an opportunity for international professors to experience teaching at Mexico’s top private university!
To apply, please fill out the online registration form. (Application deadline August 15)
The selection process will be held by the Academic Faculties at Tecnologico de Monterrey, and the chosen candidates will be notified before the 29th of September. If you want to learn more about the selection process, please check the FAQs section.
More information: International Faculty Week 2025!
Our partner university, Zagreb School of Economics and Management, is delighted to invite you to the 13th Annual Higher Education Institutions Conference (HEIC2025), jointly organized by the Zagreb School of Economics and Management and Luxembourg School of Business, with support from AACSB International.
This Conference will be held in beautiful Dubrovnik on September 4-5, 2025, and promises to be an inspiring gathering of distinguished experts and policymakers dedicated to excellence in higher education.
The theme of HEIC 2025 is “Artificial Intelligence: The Future of Education in Times of Global Change”, a compelling topic that will explore how AI is transforming higher education, alongside discussions on sustainability, quality assurance, and lifelong learning.
Join us for two dynamic days filled with:
- AACSB Accreditation Workshop — gaining insights into the latest standards and accreditation processes
- Keynote Speeches from renowned thought leaders
- Paper Presentations and Panel Discussions on innovative approaches to higher education
Call for Papers:
Faculty are invited to submit their research aligned with the conference topics. Peer-reviewed papers will be published in the proceedings with an ISSN and distribution will be electronic. Selected papers will be highlighted as the best and extended for potential publication in esteemed international journals.
How to Participate:
- Faculty are invited to submit their papers via this link
- Register now to secure your spot at HEIC2025 and be part of this impactful event in Dubrovnik.
- For more details, visit our website
Zagreb School of Economics and Management would be honored to welcome you and your colleagues for two days of insightful exchange and meaningful networking. We hope to meet you in Dubrovnik this September!
For any questions or further information, please feel free to contact Ante Kaleb from ZSEM.
The International Office regularly receives offers from partner universities about staff training weeks. They will be published down below.
In addition, you will find a collection of staff week offers on the following website .
Job shadowing at partner universities
Through our exchange agreements, there is also the opportunity to job shadow at one of our partner universities. This allows you to learn more about your field of work at a foreign university. You might gain new ideas for your own everyday work life.
We will be happy to put you in touch with the International Office of the partner university. The stay is possible subject to approval by the local supervisors and the available budget.
This immersive ten-day program (December 8 to 17, 2025) is supported by Fapesp (Brazil Research Foundation) through its São Paulo School of Advanced Science initiative. It brings together an international cohort of students and researchers committed to developing transformative solutions for sustainability and systemic change.
The program is open to:
- Senior undergraduate students involved in research projects
- MBA students
- Master’s and PhD students
- Early-career postdoctoral researchers
Participation is free of charge. Selected candidates will receive full scholarships covering travel, accommodation, and meals for the entire duration of the program.
Applications are open until August 15, 2025.
More Information here
IMT Mines Albi is thrilled to invite you to our annual Staff Week, a dynamic event designed to foster collaboration and innovation in academia.
Hosted on our campus in the city of Albi (France), our Staff Week offers a unique opportunity to engage with a diverse community of educators, administrators, and researchers.
Through interactive workshops, insightful presentations, and networking sessions, participants will learn how to manage cultural differences in higher education, share valuable insights, and forge lasting partnerships.
Why attend the IMT Mines Albi Staff Week?
- Exchange ideas and expertise with peers from international institution
- Discover innovative approaches to teaching, research, and student support services
- Explore the surroundings of Albi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Expand your professional network and cultivate collaborative opportunities
- Experience the renowned hospitality and cultural richness of France
Don't miss this exceptional opportunity to enhance your professional development and be part of a global conversation in higher education.
Join us at the IMT Mines Albi Staff Week and let's shape the future of learning together!
Dates: 17-21 November + Virtual opening on the 7th of November, at 10am (CET)
Location: IMT Mines Albi Campus, Albi, France
Pre-registration for GE4 members only (until July 4th): by email at international@mines-albi.fr
Contacts for Stay abroad
For questions please contact:
Annika Klein - Outgoing-Coordinator at the International Office
In addition to all the information on our website, we also offer a colloqium. This always takes place on Tuesdays to Thursdays from 11:00 to 12:30 & Thursdays 14.00-15.00 in room W1.2.13 or by phone at 07231-286876. You do not need to register in advance for this. During lecture-free periods & outside of office hours you can make an appointment by mail in advance.
Online Team Meetings are available with an appointment as well.
