TransCoop Programme
To sponsor German-American/Canadian research collaboration in the humanities, social sciences, economics and law over a period of up to three years
Maximal sponsorship: 55,000 EUR.
In the context of the TransCoop Programme, the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation supports transatlantic research cooperation between German, American and/or Canadian scholars in the humanities, social sciences, economics, and law. Joint research initiatives can receive up to 55,000 EUR over a three-year period. Prerequisite is that the American and/or Canadian partners raise matching funds equalling at least the amount granted by TransCoop.
Funds can be used to finance short-term research visits lasting up to three months, to organise conferences and workshops, for material and equipment and printing costs, as well as for a limited amount of research assistance. Up to 15 p.c. of the TransCoop funds granted can be earmarked for the German partner institution and used as an administrative lump-sum.
Application Requirements
- The programme provides for research collaboration between German, American and/or Canadian scholars in the humanities, social sciences, economics or law.
- The partners must hold at least one doctoral degree and be able to document active involvement in research. There is no age limit. The partners must be affiliated to a research institution in their respective countries for the duration of the project.
- The American and/or Canadian partner must prove that he/she can raise matching funds equalling at least the amount applied for in the context of TransCoop funding. The following institutions (PDF) have provided matching funds in the past.
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