International Joint Summer School & Workshops

The aim of these events is to strengthen the links between the University of Tübingen and its strategically important partners (according to the list of eligible partnerships). The institutional strategy supports Joint Summer Schools and Workshops. The goal is to expand on existing collaborations, to intensify the exchange on joint projects, and to promote the initiation of new projects.

List of eligible partnerships

> Strategic partnerships
> Institutional partnerships

Target Group

Professors and PostDocs of the University of Tübingen who cooperate with academics of strategically important partners of the University of Tübingen.

Requirements

Existing cooperation with researchers from strategically important partners of the University of Tübingen
The main focus should lie on the exchange on collaborative projects and the plans for long-term consolidation of the cooperation projects

Since this is start-up funding that can be awarded once, please describe possible third-party funding formats or other perspectives for sustaining the collaboration beyond the funding period.

Selection Criteria

Criterion	Weighting
1. Scientific quality of the research project, including ambition, innovative potential, expected results and impact, and prospects for follow up funding (in particular, specifically planned third party funding applications)	30%
2. Clarity of project objectives, project planning, and feasibility of the budget	20%
3. Potential for long term research cooperation, particularly through the inclusion of new departments, disciplines, and research topics within the strategic or institutional partnership	40%
4. Alignment with the strategic research priorities of the University of Tübingen (core research areas and profile areas)	10%

Scope of Funding

Funds up to €10.000 are available for the visits of cooperation partners to Tübingen as well as visits of Tübingen academics to the cooperation partners.

Invitations/deployments of academics
Travel costs (2nd/economy class)
Accommodation
Catering during the event
Student and academic assistants
Other necessary material costs for implementation (e.g. printing, marketing, support for online or hybrid formats)

For up to 14 days.

Tender Cycle

Twice per year

Deadlines

Exception: for the 2026 call, the deadline is 31 May; project activities must be implemented by November 2026.

15 April for activities to be implemented between September and February of the following year
15 October for activities to be implemented between March and August of the following year

Application

Please use the application form to apply and send it via email to:

international.researchspam prevention@uni-tuebingen.de

If you have used “artificial intelligence” (AI) in the form of generative models for text and image generation when preparing your application for funding from the Excellence Strategy, please disclose this in your application in a manner appropriate to academic standards and taking into account the specific characteristics of your field. The use of AI in the application will not be viewed as either an advantage or a disadvantage. Applicants remain fully responsible for all AI‑generated content. Further information is available at https://wissenschaftliche-integritaet.de/en/use-generative-models/

Review Process

First, the project proposals are checked for completeness and compliance with the formal criteria. Eligible applications are then reviewed for scientific quality by the dean’s office of the applicant’s faculty. Project and budget planning, the potential for long term cooperation, and alignment with the University of Tübingen’s research priorities are assessed by at least two experts from the Research Division. Evaluation is based on the selection criteria listed above and a grading scale. Based on the consolidated reviews, a funding recommendation is prepared in consultation with the Head of the Research Division. The final funding decision is made by the President’s Office.