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University of Bayreuth Centre of International Excellence “Alexander von Humboldt”
Starter Grant Programme 2027
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Supports international researchers conducting their own research project at the University of Bayreuth in collaboration with a local researcher.
Do I qualify 8 requirements
Do I qualify
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- institution Affiliation with an institution outside Germany
- degree PhD
- degree PhD procedure fully completed; PhD diploma received
- Challenging and innovative research project
- Present a high-quality research project
- Demonstrated academic excellence through research record and publications
- Potential for continued networking with the University of Bayreuth beyond the proposed local collaboration
- institution Identify a University of Bayreuth researcher as local host before submitting the application
Preferences and flexible criteria (2)
- Research benefits both applicant and local host
- Female scholars and researchers who can contribute to greater diversity within the University's research profile
- Fields of study
- Any
What's covered Partial funding
- Funding type
- Partial funding
- Host institution
- University of Bayreuth
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What I need Not listed here
- In-person requirements
- In-person requirement unclear
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How to apply
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- Check the official Calls for Applications page; it reports that no call is currently available and says open calls will be published in February 2027. Optional
- Begin identifying and contacting potential University of Bayreuth hosts early. Optional
- Identify a University of Bayreuth researcher to serve as the local host before submitting the application. Required
- Review the relevant application guidelines carefully. Required
- When an applicable call is available, submit a complete application through the University of Bayreuth online application system. Required
- Deadline
- Closed
- Deadline notes
- The listed deadline was September 15, 2026. The official application page states that no call is currently available and that open calls will be published in February 2027.
- Application cycle
- 2026 application cycle
- Notes
- Applicants must identify a Bayreuth host before applying. The programme is open to all disciplines, with specific provisions for research focused on African Studies. Successful recipients may later apply for a €20,000 Booster Grant if the Starter Grant was successfully completed.
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