University Cooperation

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German universities, like most universities around the world, maintain a broad network of international partnerships. The DAAD supports such international partnerships through a number of schemes that aim to foster cooperation among higher education institutions.

Research Cooperation

Germany's Research and University Landscape

The German higher education system is characterized by a close link between learning, teaching and research. Research in Germany takes place in a number of settings. These include universities, non-university organizations, companies and institutions run by federal or state authorities. Overall, there are approximately 1000 publicly funded research institutions in Germany.

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University Cooperation

Grants for fostering institutional collaboration

Germany offers a variety of funding measures for institutional cooperation to foster collaboration in existing partnerships or to support new research projects with American partners. For these programs, only German universities and universities of applied sciences can apply for funding. If you are interested in one of these programs, please refer your German partner institution to the appropriate website.

Project Funding

DAAD supports international partnerships through several funding grants aimed at fostering higher education institutional collaboration. Funding is available to German universities for both existing partnerships as well as for supporting new research projects with North American partners.

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Resources in German

Information and Services for German Universities and Higher Education Institutions

German universities have international networks unlike any other institutions. DAAD offers many opportunities to German universities to foster and strengthen these networks, and helps bring their internationalization strategies to fruition. Click on the link provided to explore all of the project funding opportunities and other services DAAD offers to German universities for global research and collaboration purposes.

More information (German only)

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Information for Canadians

DAAD in Canada

Are you a student or faculty at a Canadian university? If so, visit the DAAD Canada website for details on DAAD’s support programs along with Canada-specific content.

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