Institutional Cooperation Programmes

The DAAD programme, funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), supports partnerships between universities on topics relevant to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Its aim is to contribute to sustainable development and the strengthening of universities in partner countries and in Germany.

The programme has two funding streams: one open to any field of study and the other focusing on current issues of political and social debate. Priority is given to areas such as health (especially pandemic prevention), biodiversity, ecosystem restoration and climate change. The participating institutions seek to strengthen teaching, research and university management in key areas for sustainable development.

This fellowship has a maximum duration of 3 years.

Benefits:

Projects are funded up to a maximum amount of 293,750 euros for a maximum of 3 years.
In multilateral partnerships (one German university and several Argentinean universities) an additional amount of up to 25,000 euros per year can be funded.

More information about this scholarship here (in German)

The aim is for participants to acquire key skills in university management and to implement reform projects in their own universities. International training teams support them in implementing practical and institutional changes.

International Deans’ Course (IDC)
Aimed at deans and vice-deans, this course provides tools for faculty management and academic quality improvement.
University Leadership and Management Training Programme (UNILEAD)
Aimed at young university managers, UNILEAD provides training in leadership, project management and quality assurance.
Management of Internationalisation (MoI)
This programme trains internationalisation managers in the creation of strategies, global networks and management of academic mobility.

More information about this scholarship here