The aim for the participants should be to prepare the outlines of a joint project.
Eligibility
There are some preconditions that must be met in order to apply
- Concrete plans for research oriented activities at the hosting Circle U. university
- Invitation by at least one colleague in a leading position (group leader, head of department, etc.) of the respective Circle U. university
- Employment at one of the Circle U. universities (including the period of the research visit)
- Consent of the supervisor concerning the leave
Funding
The fellowships are awarded for stays of at least 5 days of stay and a maximum of 30 days of stay.
The grant amounts to EUR 250 fixed travel grant; the first 10 days of mobility, the participant receives EUR 110/day, after that EUR 90/day. The total amount of the scholarship depends on the lengths of stay.
The grant must be utilized before the 31st of October 2027.
Selection Criteria
Grants will be awarded to the most suitable applicants on the following criteria:
- Eligibility of the application
- Scientific quality and feasibility of the proposed activities.
- Potential for career development and impact on the applicant’s field.
- Strength of the support letters from both the current and host institutions.
- Overall fit with the objectives of the mobility scheme.