By Nneka Nwogwugwu
One Health Platform is offering travel grants for research programmes in Germany to facilitate the exchange of scientific techniques and strengthen international relationships.
The focus here is on international networking and interdisciplinary exchange in line with the One Health concept.
Benefits
Up to two grants for doctoral students and one postdoctoral grant are awarded each year.
The scholarships are funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF).
Eligibility Requirements
- Be affiliated with a recognised academic institution outside of Germany.
- Conduct research that aligns with the One Health framework.
- Have a confirmed host institution in Germany that provides laboratory or workplace access and supports the proposed exchange.
To be considered, applicants must submit the following materials:
- Curriculum Vitae (maximum 1 page), indicating current academic affiliation and research focus.
- Letter of support from the German host institution (maximum 1 page).
- Description of the planned research stay (maximum 2 pages), including the proposed timeline and research objectives.
- Detailed financial plan for the use of the travel grant, with links or screenshots for proposed travel and accommodation arrangements.
Applications will be reviewed based on the following:
- Interdisciplinary scope of the proposed exchange
- Relevance and contribution to One Health research
- Career development potential for the applicant
- Feasibility and clarity of the proposed timeline and budget
How to Apply
Application materials for the Travel Grants should be submitted via email to hioh-office@helmholtz-hioh.de until May 5, 2025. For more information, visit the official website.
You can also visit the official website for further information
One Health Platform offers travel grants for doctoral and postdoctoral research programs in Germany, emphasizing international networking and interdisciplinary scientific exchange under the One Health framework. Funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research, the grants support two doctoral students and one postdoctoral researcher each year. Eligible applicants are affiliated with non-German academic institutions and must have a host institution in Germany.
Applicants need to provide a one-page CV, a support letter from the German host, a two-page research plan, and a detailed financial plan for travel and accommodation. Selection criteria include the interdisciplinary nature of the research, its relevance to One Health, the applicant's career prospects, and the viability of the research timeline and budget.
Submissions are due via email by May 5, 2025. More details are available on the official website.
