{"id":4549,"date":"2026-02-12T10:22:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-12T10:22:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/opportunityforworld.org\/?p=4549"},"modified":"2026-02-13T12:04:20","modified_gmt":"2026-02-13T12:04:20","slug":"twas-dfg-cooperation-visits-programme-ssa-2026-funded","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/opportunityforworld.org\/?p=4549","title":{"rendered":"TWAS-DFG Cooperation Visits Programme \u2013 SSA 2026 (Funded)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><div id=\"tdi_1\" class=\"tdc-row\"><div class=\"vc_row tdi_2  wpb_row td-pb-row\" >\n<style scoped>\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n.tdi_2,\r\n                .tdi_2 .tdc-columns{\r\n                    min-height: 0;\r\n                }\n<\/style><div class=\"vc_column tdi_4  wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span12\">\n<style scoped>\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n.tdi_4{\r\n                    vertical-align: baseline;\r\n                }\n<\/style><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\" >[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article id=\"post-172192\">\n<div>\n<p><strong>Deadline: April 15, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Applications are open for the TWAS-DFG Cooperation Visits Programme \u2013 SSA 2026. The TWAS-DFG Cooperation Visits Programme provides postdoctoral researchers living and working in sub-Saharan Africa with the opportunity to make a three-month \u2018Cooperation Visit\u2019 to a research institute in Germany. Such visits must be undertaken within 12 months of the award.<\/p>\n<p>The aim of the visit is to initiate research collaboration between African and German scientists with the ultimate goal of developing longer-term links, perhaps through other Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG, or German Research Foundation) programmes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Costs<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>DFG will cover travel expenses and provide subsistence costs for the stay in Germany.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Eligibility<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Applicants need to hold a PhD obtained not earlier than 2021; however, for female applicants the year limit for the PhD can be extended by two years per child, i.e. for a woman with one child the PhD year would be 2019 or later. This exception for female applicants has a limit of three children which equals a maximum of six years. Therefore, the PhD of a female applicant with three or more children should not have been obtained before 2015.<\/li>\n<li>At the time of submission of the proposal applicants hold a research position at an institution located in a sub-Saharan African country.<\/li>\n<li>Applicants need to have been engaged in a science system (including graduate and postgraduate training, research, teaching) for at least five years prior to a respective call in a sub-Saharan African country or MENA country.<\/li>\n<li>Applicants already on site in Germany are not eligible.<\/li>\n<li>Applicants with an established collaboration with the intended host are not eligible. Examples of established collaboration include one common publication with the host Professor; the host Professor was previously the applicant\u2019s MSc or PhD supervisor; or other types of extensive collaboration. Preparatory interactions (such as virtual meetings, including other forms of communication) prior to the planned guest visit are encouraged.<\/li>\n<li>Previous recipients of a TWAS-DFG Cooperation Visit cannot reapply. For a second visit, the German host can apply for funding under the DFG Initiation of International Collaboration Programme.<\/li>\n<li>Women scientists are especially encouraged to apply.<\/li>\n<li>All academic fields will be considered.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Application<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Applicants must complete the online application form. While filling in the online application, applicants also need to upload the following documentation:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>scanned copy of your passport, even if expired (page with your name and surname);<\/li>\n<li>a recent invitation letter from a German host:\n<ul>\n<li>maximum two pages on the host institution\u2019s letterhead paper,<\/li>\n<li>it should contain the proposed time of the visit (up to 3 months) and should refer to the proposed cooperation. The results of the selection will be available in January\/February 2027. Therefore, the visit can take place between February 2027 and February 2028.<\/li>\n<li>It should be made evident that the applicant and the proposed host have mutually agreed on the research proposal that will be submitted;<\/li>\n<li>confirmation that the necessary research facilities are available;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>two reference letters from senior scientists familiar with your work. The letters need to be on headed paper and signed;<\/li>\n<li>copy of the PhD certificate;<\/li>\n<li>evidence of proficiency in either English or German;<\/li>\n<li>supporting statement from the Head\/Director of the applicant\u2019s home institute: it must confirm that the Head\/Director is favourable to the application and that the applicant will be granted leave to take up the cooperation visit in Germany if awarded.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/onlineforms.twas.org\/apply\/296\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here to apply<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For more information, visit <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/twas.org\/opportunity\/twas-dfg-cooperation-visits-programme-ssa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TWAS-DFG Cooperation Visits Programme<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"[vc_column_text css=\"\"] Deadline: April 15, 2026 Applications are open for the TWAS-DFG Cooperation Visits Programme \u2013 SSA 2026. 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