Current Calls for Proposals
External Funding Lines
On this website, we offer you a selection of funding programs for international cooperation opportunities. Information on other programs (DFG, BMBF, EU Erasmus Key Actions 2 and 3) is also available from Department 1 for Planning, Statistics and Research Affairs.
Divions 1 for Planning, Statistics, and Research Affairs
Philipp Schwartz Initiative
- Call for Philipp Schwartz Grants
***14th Call for Funding Applications is now open***
The "Philipp Schwartz Initiative" of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation supports the admission 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. The nomination and selection of the candidates takes place at the University of Potsdam.
The university’s internal deadline for nominations is: Jan. 22nd, 2024.
- Claudia Rößling
Please address your questions or proposals for nomination to: Claudia Rößling, Welcome Center Potsdam, claudia.roessling@uni-potsdam.de, (0331-977-1382)
Franco-German University (DFH)
- Calls Franco-German University (DFH)
The Franco-German-University supports careers, courses of lectures, and PhD programs between Germany and France.
- Katharina Schmitt
If you have any questions, please contact the Director of International Office, Ms. Dr. Regina Neum-Flux, regina.neum@uni-potsdam.de (0331-977 1533).
Fulbright Doctoral Fellowships
- Fulbright Doctoral Fellowships [in German]
Fulbright Germany invites applications for doctoral fellowships by the deadline of June 1, 2023, for young German scholars planning a four- to six-month research project at a U.S. university beginning in January 2024.
- Larisa Subašić
If you have any questions, please contact Larisa Subašić, International Office, larisa.subasic@uni-potsdam.de, (0331- 977 1433).
German Center for Research and Innovation (DWIH) São Paulo
- Guidelines for Applications 2024 [in German] (PDF 203KB)
+++++ Calls for DWIH projects 2024 ++++++++++
The University of Potsdam is a main supporter of the German Center for Research and Innovation (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 internal deadline for proposals (projects for first half 2024/max. 2-3 projects): December 6, 2023.
The current internal deadline for proposals (projects for second half 2024/max. 2-3 projects): February 25, 2024.
Next call expected: Nov. 2024 for projects in 2025
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 [in German] (XLSX 199KB)
- Dr. Silke Brodersen
If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Silke Brodersen, International Office, silke.brodersen@uni-potsdam.de, (0331-977 124436).
Kooperation International (BMBF)
- Calls Kooperation international | Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF)
The Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) lists current announcements from federal and European Union funding programs as well as other funding organizations with an international focus under "Kooperationen International".
- Division 1: Planning, Statistics, Research Affairs
Division 1 offers advice on BMBF funding programs.
German Research Foundation (DFG)
- Calls for Proposals: German Research Foundation (DFG)
In principle, international collaborations can be funded in all regular DFG funding lines in accordance with the DFG's principle of scientific excellence (complementary funding from abroad required). In the case of collaborative projects with developing countries, the DFG also supports international partners under certain conditions.
- Division 1: Planning, Statistics, Research Affairs
Division 1 offers advice on DFG funding programs.