The Bavarian Research Associations is now accepting applications for its Africa-Bavaria Tandem Mobility Grant, which aims to strengthen cooperation in Research and Innovation (R&I) between researchers in African countries and Bavaria.
The grant funding comes from the Free State of Bavaria, and it supports advanced PhD candidates and postdocs at public Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in both Bavaria and in African countries in co-creating research and networking stays.
Accepted researchers undertake a research stay at their partner institution: the applicant based in Bavaria will travel to an African HEI, and the applicant based in Africa will visit the Bavarian institution. Each stay must last a minimum of 14 days and a maximum of 31 days.
Funding
- The maximum budget for which a tandem partner based in Bavaria can apply is 3500 euros.
- The maximum budget for a tandem partner based in Africa is 4500 euros.
- The budget covers travel expenses and per diems
Who qualifies?
- Advanced PhD candidates or postdocs/assistant professors of any nationality who are employed by or are affiliated with a public HEI in Bavaria at the time of application and during both travels.
- Junior, associate, and full professors in Bavaria with a tenure or permanent work contract are not eligible for funding
- Advanced PhD candidates or postdocs/assistant professor/lecturer at a HEI in an African country
- The application needs to be written and submitted by two tandem partners—one based in Bavaria and one based in an African country—together.
How and when to apply
Apply before August 6, 2025. Click HERE to begin.
The Bavarian Research Associations is inviting applications for the Africa-Bavaria Tandem Mobility Grant, which aims to enhance Research and Innovation (R&I) collaboration between researchers from African countries and Bavaria.
The grant, funded by the Free State of Bavaria, targets advanced PhD candidates and postdocs at public Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in both regions, facilitating research and networking exchanges.
Applicants from Bavaria and African countries can stay at each other's institutions for 14 to 31 days.
The grant offers a budget of up to 3500 euros for Bavarian-based researchers and 4500 euros for African-based researchers, covering travel and per diem expenses.
Eligible candidates include advanced PhD candidates and postdocs from public HEIs in both regions; however, permanent professors in Bavaria are not eligible.
Applications must be submitted by dr/scholasticaday partners residing in both Bavaria and an African country by August 6, 2025.
