At a glance – Visiting Scientists at KIT ...
- are based at another institution and come to KIT for a research stay.
- do not conclude an employment contract with KIT.
- The legal framework for the use of the KIT infrastructure during the research stay is regulated in a Visiting Scientist Agreement, which is available via the DE RECHT is to be concluded.
- In most cases, visiting scientists are postdocs, i.e. they usually have a doctorate*.
- The duration of the stay is usually at least 4 weeks to a maximum of 2 years*.
- have to announce their research stay via Mobility Online.
* There are a few exceptions or special cases. If you are unsure, please contact the IScO.
Please note: Doctoral researchers do not count as visiting scientists (only exception: so-called 'sandwich model' doctorates)!
Common examples of Visiting Scientists at KIT are those funded by the following scholarship-awarding institutions and programs:
| - Alexander von Humboldt Foundation | - DAAD Postdoctoral Fellowships |
| - Helmholtz - OCPC (Office of the China Postdoctoral Council) | - ICM Future Mobility Grants |
| - International Excellence Grants of KIT | |