The intersectoral mobility fellowships are aimed at early-career researchers from Circle U. universities who wish to connect with an associated partner of the alliance or another external, non-academic organization located in one of the Circle U. countries, including the UK. The aim for the participants should be to prepare the outlines of a joint project.

Target group

• PhDs and Postdocs enrolled or employed at one of the Circle U. universities.
• PhDs and Postdocs at King’s College London are not eligible for funding.

Preconditions

• Plans for research oriented activities at the hosting organization
• Invitation by at least one contact person at the host organization in a leading position (group leader, head of department, etc.)
• Employment at one of the Circle U. universities (including the period of your research visit)
• Consent of the supervisor concerning the leave

Length of stay

The fellowships are awarded for stays of at least 5 days and a maximum of 30 days.

Scholarship

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 will be paid in one installments 6-8 weeks prior to the planned stay and must be utilized within 12 months of approval.