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Sino-German Short-Term Workshops for Students and Early-Career Researchers 2026
Published 24 April 2026; see call page for deadline
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The DFG Sino-German Short-Term Workshops programme funds bilateral workshops bringing together German and Chinese students and early-career researchers for networking and collaboration. Applicants must be based at German universities or research institutions and secure a partner institution in China. This annual call supports short-term exchange activities that build cross-border research connections in any discipline.
Details
| Funder | DFG |
| Consortium | Required — joint Sino-German workshop involving German and Chinese participants |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Career stage | Early-career opportunity |
| Eligible countries | DE |
Eligibility & scope
Funding for short-term bilateral workshops between German and Chinese students and early-career researchers. Collaboration with Chinese partners is required; targeted at students and early-career researchers.
Who Should Apply
- •Students and early-career researchers employed at German universities or public research institutions
- •Applicants with an established or newly formed partnership with a Chinese academic or research institution
- •Researchers seeking to organise a short-term bilateral workshop
- •All research disciplines eligible
Key Dates
- •Call published 24 April 2026; see DFG call page for deadline
- •Single-stage application for workshop funding
- •Short-term workshop duration (specific length to be confirmed on call page)
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Partner identification is non-negotiable, your Chinese co-organiser letter must confirm commitment and roles before submission.
- ✓Frame the workshop as mutual capacity-building, not a German institution leading a training event; equal partnership language strengthens reviews.
- ✓Budget narrative should detail participant costs (travel, accommodation, materials) separately from organisational overhead; DFG scrutinises indirect costs on bilateral calls.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Sino-German Short-Term Workshops programme?
It funds bilateral workshops bringing German and Chinese students and early-career researchers together at German institutions for networking and collaboration.
Do I need a Chinese partner to apply?
Yes, you must have a confirmed partnership with a Chinese academic or research institution and include a co-organiser letter from your Chinese partner.
Who is eligible to apply for the Sino-German Workshops?
Students and early-career researchers based at German universities or public research institutions.
Is the Sino-German Workshops call annual?
Yes, DFG runs this call annually.
What research areas does the Sino-German Workshops fund?
All research disciplines are eligible.
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