Germany
Under inter-university agreements*, students may apply for semester-long or short-term funded stays in Germany as follows:
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*Not intended for students of medical faculties or the Faculty of Pharmacy.
Current Calls for Applications
A call for applications for doctoral candidates and academic staff is currently open. The links below contain the announcements for monthly scholarships and short-term mobility (one- to three-week research, study or teaching visits arranged in advance with the relevant international partners).
Announcement of monthly scholarships for doctoral candidates and academic staff
Selection Procedure and Further Information on Mobility
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Information on mobility opportunities under inter-university agreements can be found here.
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Applications must be submitted via the online system. A guide describing the application process is available here.
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The selection procedure is based on specific criteria, which also serve as key guidance for applicants. These criteria outline what is emphasised in the assessment and which documents need to be submitted. It is essential to study them carefully.
Required Documents
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Structured CV in English or German
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Motivation letter in English or German
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Preliminary confirmation of acceptance from a supervisor at the partner university (doctoral candidates only; academic staff must provide an invitation letter)
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Transcript of records and grade average from previous studies at Charles University (doctoral candidates only)
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Study plan (semester stays only)
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Academic visitor application (doctoral candidates and academic staff only)
Universität des Saarlandes
Semester scholarship for Bachelor’s and Master’s students
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The call for applications for the next academic year will be published in February 2026.
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Number of places: 1–2
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Scholarship: 934 EUR per month
Scholarships for doctoral candidates
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The call for applications for the next academic year will be published in February 2026.
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Number of places: 1–2
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Scholarship: 1,200 EUR per month
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Length of stay: several weeks, up to 3 months (January–December 2027)
Heinrich Heine Universität Düsseldorf
Semester scholarship for Bachelor’s and Master’s students
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The call for applications for the next academic year will be published in February 2026.
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Number of places: 1
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Scholarship: 934 EUR per month
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Applicants must provide written confirmation from a supervisor at HHU Düsseldorf that they agree to supervise the student during the stay.
Universität Hamburg
Semester scholarship for Bachelor’s, Master’s or doctoral students
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The call for applications for the next academic year will be published in February 2026.
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Number of places: 3
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Scholarship: 1,000 EUR per month
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Duration covered: winter semester – 5 months; summer semester – 4 months
Monthly scholarships for doctoral candidates and academic staff
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The call for applications for the next academic year was published in November 2025.
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Number of places: 4 for doctoral candidates; 6 for academic staff
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Scholarship: 1,300 EUR per month for doctoral candidates; 2,000 EUR for academic staff
Universität Heidelberg
Semester scholarship for Bachelor’s, Master’s or doctoral students
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The call for applications for the next academic year will be published in February 2026.
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Number of places: 2
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Scholarship: 700 EUR per month
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Duration covered: 5 months (with the option to attend an intensive German course before the semester begins)
Monthly scholarships for doctoral candidates
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The call for applications for the next academic year was published in November 2025.
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Number of places: 1
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Scholarship: 1,300 EUR per month
Universität Köln
Monthly scholarships for doctoral candidates and academic staff
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The call for applications for the next academic year was published in November 2025.
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Number of places: 1 for doctoral candidates; 1 for academic staff
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Scholarship: 1,300 EUR per month for doctoral candidates; 2,000 EUR for academic staff
Universität Bonn
Monthly scholarships for doctoral candidates and academic staff
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The call for applications for the next academic year was published in November 2025.
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Number of places: 2 for doctoral candidates; 1 for academic staff
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Scholarship: 1,200 EUR per month for doctoral candidates; 2,000 EUR for academic staff
Universität Regensburg
Monthly scholarships for doctoral candidates in Analytical Chemistry (Faculty of Science)
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The call for applications for the next academic year was published in November 2025.
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Number of places: 1
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Scholarship: 1,300 EUR per month