Zukunftsnetzwerk Weimarer Dreieck

Nov 2, 2026 · 24 days left

Objective The programme “Future Network Weimar Triangle: Science for Europe” aims to expand the political initiative “Weimar Triangle”, launched in 1991 by the foreign ministers of Germany, France, and Poland, to include a sustainable science platform (to promote trilateral cooperation between Germany, France, and Poland). The programme aims to develop innovative solutions to European and global challenges through joint research projects and to strengthen European integration and the European Research Area through networking and exchange. Who can apply? PhD students from all disciplines who wish to apply for a research stay up to 12 months in Germany and would like to get involved in the Weimar Triangle network and who are working on the following future-oriented topics: • Technologies for climate-neutral energy production and mobility, as well as climate protection) (e.g., fusion technologies, decarbonization of the economy and expansion of renewable energy, energy storage, and cross-border infrastructure) • Artificial intelligence and digitalization, as well as microelectronics (e.g., strengthening Europe’s digital sovereignty, research on AI applications, ethical standards, and cybersecurity; research on innovative, AI-enabled chip applications) • Security in Europe and the resilience of the scientific system (e.g., knowledge security, research data security; research on countering hybrid threats, risk management; security of key strategic technologies and critical raw materials; science communication) • Biotechnology and medicine of the future (e.g., resilient agricultural and food systems, innovative diagnostics and therapies, bioeconomy, medical tech-nology, and sustainable health research) • Challenges, impacts, and benefits of new technologies on and for society (social sciences and humanities research, e.g., on human-machine interaction and the challenges posed by new technologies to the state and society in Europe). The scholarship is awarded on the condition of active participation in one of the working groups throughout the scholarship period. A sustained commitment to the working group even after the end of the funding period is encouraged. What can be funded? Funding is provided for research stays in Germany as part of a doctoral programme or individual doctorate in France or Poland. The research projects may be conducted at universities or non-university research institutions in Germany. In addition to promoting mobility, a central component of the programme is the establishment of working groups designed to identify common interests and research areas, support interdisciplinary projects, and build long-term networks. The working groups consist of programme fellows, doctorate candidates, postdocs, relevant DAAD alumni, partners and university faculty, thereby forming an interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary community. This programme funds exchanges between scientists and researchers from Germany and partner countries. Applications may also be submitted as a tandem. Please indicate this in the comments field of the application form if you have organised a research project jointly with other applicants. Duration of the funding • Funding is provided for three to twelve months. • The funding must commence between 1 April and 30 September 2027. • The scholarship may be used flexibly for several shorter stays within a 12-month period starting in April 2027, if necessary. When applying, you must provide a timetable outlining the breakdown of the stays (see ‘Application documents’). If the funding period is divided into several stays, you must provide concrete confirmation of supervision for at least the first period with your application. The grant is non-renewable. Value The scholarship includes the following financial benefits: • a monthly scholarship instalment of 1,400 Euros • a lump sum towards international travel costs (see important information for scholarship applicants, section F, point 2) • payments towards health, accident and personal liability insurance cover • a monthly lump sum for research expenses of 102 Euros Under certain circumstances, you can apply for the following additional benefits after start of funding: • lump sum grants for attending conferences in the countries of the Weimar Triangle • monthly allowance for accompanying members of family, only for a funding period of more than six months; please also read our important information for scholarship applicants / section F, point 3 • monthly rent subsidy, only for a funding period of more than six months (see important information for scholarship applicants, section F, point 9) • Allowance for language courses taken during the scholarship period • In the case of a disability or chronic illness: subsidy for additional costs which result from disability or chronic illness and are not covered by other funding providers • Funding for an annual in-person networking meeting organised by the selected working group As part of the 'Future Network Weimar Triangle : Science for Europe programme, three major networking forums will be held in person, in Warsaw in 2027, Paris in 2028, and Germany in 2029. These events will bring together partner organisations, grant recipients, alumni and active programme participants, providing an opportunity to present projects and results and establish further collaborations. Alongside the current programme participants, partner organisations, grant recipients and alumni will also be invited. Furthermore, outstanding trilateral projects will be awarded a research prize at the closing forum in Germany. Selection The selection committees are composed based on academic and, where applicable, regional criteria. The volunteer committee members are appointed by the DAAD Executive Board and are primarily professors and lecturers at German universities and research institutions. They review the applications and decide on the awarding of scholarships. Former DAAD scholarship recipients may also participate in the selection process. DAAD staff members chair the meetings but do not have voting rights. The selection criteria are: Academic qualifications • Academic performance and progress (incl. grade point average, grade progression) • Knowledge of the language of instruction or working language • If applicable, scholarly achievements after graduation, (e.g. publications, lectures, conference papers) Quality of research project • Quality of research proposal and preparation (originality, topicality and relevance of the project, choice of host institution and first contacts) • Feasibility and consistency of research plan and schedule (analysis and evaluation stages) • Incorporation of project within the overall doctorate (in terms of content and time) Potential of the applicant • Suitability of the applicant’s profile and the research project to the objectives of the programme (potential for personal and professional development, use of international networking in the working groups as well as own active contributions in the working groups) • Career prospects: significance of the research project and stay in Germany for the applicant’s academic, professional and personal development • Motivation: professional and personal reasons for the stay in Germany and the host university/institution, motivation of taking advantage of the international network within the working groups, as well as demonstrating a willingness and commitment to actively contribute to the success of the working groups ; knowledge of the local language (if different from the working language); regional knowledge • Extracurricular commitment: extracurricular knowledge and skills, social commitment In addition, to ensure equal opportunity, the selection committee may consider special life circumstances, which you can describe in the online application form. Please refer to the Important Scholarship Information / Section E, Point 3. Further information Future Network Weimar Triangle - DAAD

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