TWAS-DFG Cooperation Visits Programme – MENA 2024 – Postdoctoral researchers from the MENA region can go on a ‘Cooperation Visit’ lasting three months to an institute in Germany.. Apply below.
When is Application Deadline:
12th June 2024
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Tell Me About Award:
The TWAS-DFG Cooperation Visits Programme provides postdoctoral researchers from the MENA region with the opportunity to make a three-month ‘Cooperation Visit’ to a research institute in Germany. Such visits must be undertaken within 12 months of the award.
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The aim of the visit is to initiate research collaboration between the scientists from the MENA region and the German scientists with the ultimate goal of developing longer-term links, perhaps through other Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG, or German Research Foundation) programmes. DFG will cover travel expenses and provide subsistence costs for the stay in Germany. The administration and financial operation of TWAS is undertaken by UNESCO in accordance with an agreement signed by the two organizations.
Finding a German host
Please click here for useful information on how to identify the best German host in your field.TWAS and DFG cannot provide any assistance in identifying a German host.
Information sheet for the host institution in Germany:
https://www.dfg.de/twas_information_sheet_host_institution_germany
Informationsblatt für die gastgebende Einrichtung in Deutschland:
https://www.dfg.de/twas_infoblatt_gastgebende_einrichtung_deutschland
Which Fields are Eligible?
All academic fields
Type:
PhD
Who can Apply?
- Applicants need to hold a PhD obtained not earlier than 2019; however, for female applicants the year limit for the PhD can be extended by two years per child, i.e. for a woman with one child the PhD year would be 2017 or later. This exception for female applicants has a limit of three children which equals a maximum of six years. Therefore, the PhD of a female applicant with three or more children should not have been obtained before 2013.
- Applicants must be nationals of a MENA country and hold a research position in a MENA country.
- Applicants already on site in Germany are not eligible.
- Applicants with an established collaboration with the intended host are not eligible. Examples of established collaboration include one common publication with the host Professor; a previous visit to the host laboratory; interactions between applicant and supervisor as a result of meeting at a conference; the host Professor was previously the applicant’s MSc or PhD supervisor.
- Previous recipients of a TWAS-DFG Cooperation Visit cannot reapply. For a second visit, the German host can apply for funding under the DFG Initiation of International Collaboration Programme.
- Women scientists are especially encouraged to apply.
- All academic fields will be considered.
Which Countries are Eligible?
Where will Award be Taken?
Germany
How Many Awards?
Not specified
What is the Benefit of Award?
- The TWAS-DFG Cooperation Visits Programme provides postdoctoral researchers from the MENA region with the opportunity to make a three-month ‘Cooperation Visit’ to a research institute in Germany. Such visits must be undertaken within 12 months of the award.
- DFG will cover travel expenses and provide subsistence costs for the stay in Germany. The administration and financial operation of TWAS is undertaken by UNESCO in accordance with an agreement signed by the two organizations.
How Long will Award Last?
3 months
How to Apply:
Visit Award Webpage for Details
