Baden-Württemberg/Oregon state exchange program - Faculty Mobility Grant
The US state of Oregon and the German state of Baden-Württemberg have maintained a reciprocal exchange agreement since 1968, which has enabled the international mobility of more than two thousand students for academic purposes. The agreement also provides for the exchange and cooperation of academics. In order to strengthen the relationships between the academic partner institutions in both regions, to expand the program capacities according to the academic needs of the enrolled students and to involve a larger number of scientists, funds are provided by the Ministry of Science, Research and the Arts Baden-Württemberg. Funding is available for researchers from Baden-Württemberg to spend time at a partner institution in Oregon in a position relevant to the goals of the exchange program. Applicants should indicate a connection to a university, a project or a specific cause that they would like to pursue during their visit.
Two orientations are possible for the Faculty Mobility Grant application:
- Projects that can strengthen and expand bilateral student mobility,
- research cooperation, the primary aim of which is to sustainably promote student engagement.
In both cases, the personal visit should serve to strengthen bilateral exchange.
Participating institutions in Oregon include: Portland State University, Western Oregon University, Willamette University, Oregon State University, University of Oregon, Eastern Oregon University, Oregon Institute of Technology, Pacific University, Southern Oregon University.
Participating institutions in Baden-Württemberg include: University of Freiburg, University of Heidelberg, University of Hohenheim, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, University of Constance, University of Mannheim, University of Stuttgart, University of Tübingen, University of Ulm, Freiburg University of Education, Ludwigsburg University of Education, Stuttgart Media University, Stuttgart State Academy of Fine Arts, Stuttgart University of Music and Performing Arts, Trossingen State University of Music.
The application documents include:
- a curriculum vitae,
- a project description (max. 3 pages) including a justification of the selection for the host or host institution,
- a letter of invitation (informal e-mail is also sufficient) from the host institution(s) in Oregon.
Funding details
The grants cover the costs for the outward and return flights between Baden-Württemberg and Oregon up to a maximum of EUR 1,350 and include a daily allowance of EUR 150 for up to 7 days (arrival and departure each count as ½ day). Flights must be booked in accordance with the provisions of the State Travel Expenses Act or the provisions of the sending university.
Timetable
The implementation period of the project must be determined by June 30, 2025 and communicated to the Oregon Study Center Germany. Funding must also be drawn down and disbursed in calendar year 2025, which is why we request that the disbursement documents be submitted by November 1, 2025 at the latest. Approved travel to Oregon may take place through December 31, 2025.
Submission Details
Applications must be submitted by April 1, 2025. Applications may be written in English or German. Please submit your application in .pdf format via email to Sarah.Taylor∂uni-tuebingen.de and Kerstin.McGaughey∂uni-tuebingen.de to the Oregon Study Center Germany.