The International Alumni Week 2025 brings together international alumni and research alumni from KIT and the University of Stuttgart. Experience a week full of exchange, inspiration, and innovation focused on major future topics:

• Sustainable Mobility
• Digital Transformation
• Livable Cities

What to Expect

• Inspiring keynotes & lively discussions
• Interactive CoLabs & interdisciplinary exchange
• Lab tours, excursions & cultural program
• Active participation and shaping by attendees

Exclusive Highlights

• Access to the KIT Science Week – as part of the KIT´s 200th anniversary celebration 
• Exchange with the Innovation Campus Future Mobility (ICM) – an interdisciplinary innovation ecosystem for the sustainable transformation of the transport sector

Who Can Apply?

International alumni and research alumni of KIT or the University of Stuttgart who work in the fields of sustainability, mobility, or digital transformation – in academia, business, or public administration.
Participation is supported by the DAAD with funds from the Federal Foreign Office (AA). Travel and accommodation costs will be covered for selected participants.

Why Participate?

• Strengthen your international visibility and network
• Contribute your expertise as a driver of innovation
• Expand your network – with KIT, the University of Stuttgart, regional partners in research, innovation, and industry, and like-minded people from around the world
• Act as a bridge for global knowledge transfer

Apply now and shape the future!

Application deadline: July 1, 2025, 11:59 PM CEST

Important Files

• Download Flyer with Program
• Application Form Alumni Week 2025

Who Can Apply?

Participation is open to international research alumni from Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) or University of Stuttgart (UoS). Eligible candidates must have studied or conducted research for at least three months at one of these institutions. The participants must work in the areas of sustainability, mobility, and digital transformation in academia and industry and must be interested in interdisciplinary collaboration and exchange.

Selection Criteria

Participants will be selected based on the following criteria:

• Academic excellence: Documented track record in their field, reflecting their career.
• Diversity & inclusion: Diverse disciplinary backgrounds, cultural perspectives, and professional experiences will be considered. Priority will be attached to gender equity and the inclusion of underrepresented groups.
• Impact & knowledge transfer: Participants should benefit from the exchange and share insights within their professional communities.
• Interdisciplinary contribution: Ability to engage in discussions on sustainable mobility and production systems from a cross-disciplinary perspective.
• Motivation & engagement: A strong interest in participation, as reflected by each participant's personal statement on the relevance of the event to their work.

Funding & Covered Expenses

With the funds from DAAD and the Federal Foreign Office (AA), the following costs will be covered for selected participants:

• Travel grant: A contribution to covering travel expenses (economy-class flights, visa costs, and airport transfers) depending on the participant's country of residence.
• Accommodation & daily allowance: Hotel accommodation in Karlsruhe and Stuttgart will be pre-arranged. You will be paid a fixed daily allowance to cover incidental costs.
• If necessary, visa fees and travel health Insurance costs may be granted (for citizens of non- EU countries).
• Group transfers: Organized transportation between Karlsruhe and Stuttgart during the Alumni Week.

Important Notes

Participation on all program days is required for reimbursement of costs.
Travel expenses will be reimbursed after the event up to the grant amount allocated in accordance with the DAAD program rules. For reimbursement of costs, the latter have to be documented.
Personal expenses exceeding the daily allowance and costs for local transportation in the participant's home country will not be covered.

We look forward to welcoming you in Karlsruhe and Stuttgart for an inspiring week of collaboration, exchange, and innovation!

If you have any questions, please contact daadinternationalweek∂intl.kit.edu.