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Research Focus: The DFG is funding topic-based delegation visits to Canada and the USA for representatives of UoAS

The deadline for applications is 7 May 2023

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The German Research Foundation’s (DFG) initiative to support the internationalisation of research at Universities of Applied Sciences (UoAS) (UDIF-HAW) is organising a total of five delegation trips to Canada and the USA in September 2023, focusing on the topics listed below. The trips follow on from a virtual matchmaking event held on 18 October 2022.

Topics of the planned delegation trips:

  • Transformation of the energy sector in the wake of climate change Healthcare and social medicine throughout the life course
  • Secure digitalisation of Industrial Engineering
  • Smart Cities
  • Innovative Materials – from Synthesis to Application

Researchers, senior representatives of German Universities of Applied Sciences and other opinion leaders are invited to submit informal expressions of interest to the DFG by 7 May 2023, provided they establish a thematic link. Each person may participate in one trip on a single topic. Two preferences may be indicated in the expressions of interest, provided that links to two different topics can be established.

Participation is subject to sufficient places being available. Those interested will subsequently receive a link to the binding registration form and to upload a CV, which will be made available to all participants on both the German and North American sides. For each trip, university and research sites relevant to the thematic areas will be visited. A brief programme can be viewed via the link under ‘Further information’. You will receive a detailed programme schedule once your expression of interest has been confirmed. You will receive a list of all participants before the trip begins.

Organisational details: Participants are responsible for organising their own
travel to and from the event; the DFG cannot cover travel or visa costs. The DFG will cover the costs of accommodation, transport and meals on site during the programme.

Further information is available via the following link:
www.dfg.de/foerderung/info_wissenschaft/2023/info_wissenschaft_23_31

 

Source: DFG