In October 2018 the Faculty Exchange Agreement between Dōshisha University in Kyoto and the University of Tübingen was signed. The Agreement was continued on 5th October 2023 in Kyoto for another three years. It comprises long-term and short-term research stays on both sides.
From Dōshisha University, short-term stays are planned with duration of up to 3 months and long-term stays up to 12 months. From University of Tübingen, short-term stays are planned with duration of up to 3 months and long-term stays up to 6 months. Long-term stays of researchers from the University of Tübingen should take place during their sabbatical. Compensation of teaching load in Tübingen during the time of absence should be guaranteed.
The hosting University covers the accommodation costs for the researchers in Tübingen or Kyoto, the sending University covers the international flight- and transfer costs from Tübingen to Kyoto or vice-versa. At short-term stays also costs per diem will be reimbursed. Every year, generally 1 researcher for a short-term stay and 1 researcher for a long-term stay from each University will be funded; in case of a long-term stay of up to 6 months, Dōshisha University might send two researchers to Tübingen.
Faculty members within this exchange program are kindly asked to give at least one lecture or seminar during a short-term stay (if more than three weeks) and at least one lecture and one seminar during a long-term stay. They will be affiliated with an academic unit at the host institution (normally the Institute of the host) and will be granted the customary faculty privileges of the host institution, incl. use of libraries and computer facilities.
Applications for the Faculty Exchange Program with Dōshisha University can be submitted at any time.
