# TWAS-DFG Cooperation Visits Programme

**Funder:** DFG
**Consortium:** Required — cooperation visits between German and TWAS-eligible country researchers
**Frequency:** Annual
**Eligible countries:** DE
**Official call:** https://www.dfg.de/en/news/news-topics/announcements-proposals/2026/ifr-26-09
**Last verified:** 2 August 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Cooperation visits programme jointly run by TWAS and DFG, supporting research exchanges between Germany and scientists in TWAS-eligible developing countries. Bilateral collaboration is required.

## Summary

The TWAS-DFG Cooperation Visits Programme funds short-term research exchanges between German scientists and researchers in TWAS-eligible developing countries. The call requires bilateral collaboration and is run jointly by TWAS and the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG). Calls open annually.

## Who should apply

- Researchers based at German academic institutions
- Scientists from TWAS-eligible developing countries seeking to collaborate with German partners
- Teams with an established or developing bilateral research relationship
- Applied or fundamental research projects with a clear cooperation structure

## Key dates

- Annual deadline (verify exact date on DFG website)
- Single-stage application
- Short-term visit duration (typically weeks to months per exchange phase)

## Tips for applicants

- Bilateral cooperation must be genuine and reciprocal, visits should flow both directions (Germany and partner country).
- Name your partner institution and investigator explicitly in the application; vague cooperation networks score poorly.
- Emphasise concrete outcomes: joint publications, follow-up grant applications, or capacity-building targets.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the TWAS-DFG Cooperation Visits Programme?

It is a joint TWAS, DFG initiative funding short-term research visits and exchanges between German and developing-country researchers working on a bilateral collaboration.

### Who is eligible for the TWAS-DFG Cooperation Visits Programme?

German-based researchers and collaborators from TWAS-eligible developing countries, with an established or planned bilateral research partnership.

### Is bilateral collaboration required?

Yes, the programme requires structured cooperation between German and TWAS-eligible country partners; single-country proposals are ineligible.

### How often does the call open?

The call runs annually through DFG and TWAS; verify the next deadline on the DFG website.

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