GradUS global

'GradUS global' is a joint programme run by Saarland University's support centre for doctoral students GradUS and the International Office with additional support from the Vice-President for Internationalization and European Relations. The 'GradUS global' programme aims to strengthen internationalization in the university's doctoral research landscape and to support doctoral students by offering funding for conference trips and research stays at academic institutions abroad.

 

Call for proposals

The call for proposals for activities between November 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025 is available here. 

Call for proposals

Please note:

  • GradUS global primarily provides travel grants to enable doctoral researchers to attend academic conferences abroad. The programme may also fund research visits at foreign academic institutions if the budget allows.
  • All applicants for “GradUS global” funding will have to elaborate on alternative funding opportunities considered
  • Only one application per person is permitted.
  • Only one GradUS global travel grant can be awarded per person per calendar year.

Application

The application deadline is November 1, 2024.
Applications are submitted via an online portal. Please prepare the following documents for your application in English:

  • Form  Description and Motivation (please download, do not fill out in the browser)
  • Tabular curriculum vitae
  • Letter of reference from the PhD supervisor
  • Certificate of enrollment or registration

Please use your login details of your Saarland University team account to enter the application portal and use a computer/laptop. It is not possible enter the portal using a different e-mail address or smartphone.

Application Portal
 

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