"Researcher Mobility Program" of the State of Baden-Württemberg – University of Massachusetts
As part of the successful partnership between Baden-Württemberg and the University of Massachusetts, the focus will be placed more strongly on collaboration among researchers. For the calendar year 2026, the Baden-Württemberg Ministry of Science, Research, and the Arts is therefore offering fellowships for visits to UMass campuses, with the aim of initiating new collaborations and strengthening existing ones.
Researchers at the nine research universities in Baden-Württemberg who are interested in closer collaboration with partners at UMass and wish to actively participate in the state program are eligible to apply for this funding. To enhance the visibility of the state program, it is particularly desirable for the visit program to also include students and/or doctoral researchers (e.g., lectures, workshops, etc.).
Participating campuses of the University of Massachusetts
Amherst, Boston, Dartmouth, Lowell, Chan Medical School Worcester.
Duration and Amount of Funding
The fellowship is primarily available for short-term stays of 3 to 14 days at one of the University of Massachusetts campuses and consists
- a lump-sum travel allowance of 1,200 euros and
- a stipend of 600 euros to cover living expenses.
Longer stays are also possible, subject to funding availability. In such cases, the grant consists of the lump-sum travel allowance of 1,200 euros and a stipend of 1,200 euros per month (max. 6 months).
Application
The complete application includes
- the application form,
- a resume with a list of publications (in English),
- a detailed project description, including a justification for the selection of the host/hosting institution and the significance of the trip for future collaboration (max. 3 pages, in English),
- an invitation from the host.
Applications must be submitted via email (all documents as attachments in a single PDF file) to Ms. Olubukola Aloba, International Office, University of Hohenheim: bw-umass∂ua.uni-hohenheim.de
In Baden-Württemberg, the University of Hohenheim is responsible for coordinating the state’s collaboration with UMass.
Application deadline for visits in 2027: October 31, 2026.
In consultation with the coordination offices at the University of Hohenheim and UMass Amherst, the Ministry of Science decides on the awarding of the scholarships.
If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Olubukola Aloba (Phone: 0711 459 22563, Email: bw-umass ∂does-not-exist.ua uni-hohenheim de).