Project-Related Researcher Exchange
The program supports the exchange between lecturers from Bavaria and China as well as cooperation in research and teaching.
Funding is available for scientific projects that are planned and carried out jointly and in close coordination between the two partners. Funding is provided for activities aimed at establishing or deepening a sustainable and lasting cooperation or research collaboration between Bavarian and Chinese institutions. Associated stays of several weeks for the purpose of carrying out a research project such as data collection, field studies etc. are generally not funded.
The funding program is aimed at all disciplines and is generally open to all topics. Young scientists should be involved in the projects.
Type and scope of funding:
The funding covers travel and subsistence allowances. Personnel and material expenses are not funded. The maximum funding amount for a project is limited to € 5,500. Funding in excess of this amount will only be approved in duly justified exceptional cases.
The amount of funding is based on the respective applications. As a rule:
- Flight costs of a maximum of € 1,000/person
- Accommodation max. € 80 in Bavaria / CNY 450 in China
- For stays of more than 10 days, an appropriate reduction of the accommodation allowance - with regard to the total costs of the stay - must be expected.
Who can submit an application?
University teachers and scientists (from post-doc level) from Bavarian and Chinese public universities and universities of applied sciences as well as university-related research institutions are eligible to apply. The application must be submitted by the Bavarian side.
Application procedure & application documents:
- Completed and signed application form →[Download Template]
- Joint project description, which should not exceed 5 pages. The description should include the following points:
- Presentation of the topic and the research context
- Intended project format
- Objectives and central questions of the planned project as well as measures to ensure sustainability
- Objectives for further funding applications to other funding organizations, if applicable
- List of involved scientists and researchers
- Time schedule
- Cost plan
- Letter of support from a representative of the university (by signing the application form)
Applications and all attachments can be sent by e-mail to foerderung(at)baychina.de.
For further information please refer to our FAQs.
All eligible projects are evaluated by the BayCHINA Board of Directors and, if necessary, externally by appointed experts.
Application deadlines:
1st tendering round: 31st of December (for the following year)
2nd tender round: 30th of April
3rd tender round: 31st of August
Only one application can be submitted per deadline and per applicant.
As a rule, the funding period should not exceed one calendar year. Transfers of funds due to delays in the project cannot be guaranteed and are dependent on the remaining funds granted by the Ministry.
What needs to be done after the project is completed?
All measures funded by BayCHINA should be accounted within the planned project duration, but no later than 3 months after completion of the measure. For the accountment of the funding, a project report must be submitted to BayCHINA together with the numerical proof of use and all original receipts.
- Project report (informal as a separate document)
- Proof of use →[Download Template]
- List of receipts together with original receipts (e.g. flight tickets, visa costs) →[Download Template]
Further information:
Cooperation measures that have already been implemented cannot be subsidized retrospectively.
If events occur during approved measures that seriously change the original travel plans (e.g. changes to travelers and destinations, loss of a partner, etc.), please contact us immediately. This also applies if an approved measure cannot take place or if approved funding is not claimed in full or in part.
Contact:
Sabine Hacke
📧 foerderung@baychina.de
📞 +49 (0)921 / 55 – 54 55