Guest researcher programme

Welcome to Saarland University!

The Welcome Center is happy to assist you with the planning and implementation of your stay at Saarland University.
On these web pages you will find information specifically on the topic of the registration of international guest researchers.

If you have already planned a stay at Saarland University, you can use this registration form so that we can help you more specifically with your preparations. We will be happy to assist you in finding accommodation and with all bureaucratic requirements related to your preparations and the first weeks in Germany.
If you are coming to Saarland University with an employment contract, you will find a lot of information on the websites provided by the Onboarding for New Employees. All newly appointed professors can also access a comprehensive guide with information for your start at Saarland University

If you are conducting a research stay for which you do not receive an employment contract (e.g. if you are funded by a Humboldt Fellowship), the Welcome Centre can conclude a so-called Guest Scientist Agreement with you. This way, you receive the status of an affiliated member of Saarland University. We can then also provide you with a UdS card and, if needed, with access to the IT systems of the HIZ (usually not for stay under 3 months, unless needed).
We will also be happy to help you with the hosting agreement that you may require for your visa.

To register for the Guest Scientist Programme

Information for host faculties: if you would like to appoint your guest as part of a visiting professorship, please contact the "Personalservice for Beamte".