What TWAS-DFG Cooperation Visits Programme for Researchers actually covers.
The TWAS-DFG Cooperation Visits Programme enables established researchers from Sub-Saharan Africa to visit Germany for collaborative scientific research at a German university, research institution, or Max-Planck Institute. The programme is funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG) and The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS), and provides travel costs, accommodation, and a monthly stipend to support research visits of 1-3 months. The programme aims to strengthen scientific collaborations between African and German researchers, promote knowledge exchange, and build lasting research partnerships between the two regions. Eligible fields include natural and physical sciences, mathematics, engineering, and computer science. African researchers who are faculty members or postdoctoral researchers at accredited sub-Saharan African universities or research institutions are encouraged to apply. The programme has enabled numerous successful research collaborations and has contributed to high-impact joint publications and joint project funding applications.
Who can apply.
Open to postdoctoral applicants seeking to study in Germany. Eligible nationalities are listed below.
46 more eligible countries — full list available on the official application page.
Every academic discipline is accepted.
This programme does not restrict by field. Research proposals across humanities, sciences, engineering, agriculture, and medicine are all accepted.
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Same eligibility window or destination. Many strong applicants apply to three or four programmes per cycle.