Internationalization Award

The international orientation of our university as a prerequisite for excellent research and teaching represents a significant key component on TU Dresden's path to becoming a global university of the 21st century. But what would a university be without the people who study and work, teach and research there? Internationalization in particular needs committed people who stand up and dedicate themselves to cosmopolitanism, a culture of welcome, an international campus but also the extension of innovative international research cooperations.

Which projects and initiatives can be submitted?

All projects and initiatives that fall into one the following categories are considered eligible to apply for the award:

• International Campus and Community

Staff, researchers and students of our university are engaged in a wide range of different initiatives that contribute to a sense of community, e.g. in dance classes, political debates, onboarding events and buddy programs that connect international students and locals. Boundaries between students, faculty and researchers disappear as the common desire to create an intercultural, safe and welcoming environment unites everyone.

• Innovative International Research Cooperation

Research is an essential pillar in Academia and quite often scientists are pooling their ressources internationally in order to achieve the best results possible. International cooperations can be shaped in different ways and especially the Corona pandemic taught us a variety of methods. We are looking for best practise examples and role models in international research cooperations that maybe even led to groundbreaking results.

• Social Responsibility and Impact

We are living in a time and world where the social divide between rich and poor and those with secure and those with precarious circumstances is increasing and causing disruption. Ethical questions about the relationship between humankind and our planet are raised and people strive for an answer. What all these issues have in common is that they can’t be solved by individuals alone but need a critical mass on a global level to be successful. In this category we are looking for people and projects at the TU Dresden that tackle social questions of our modern time.

• Exceptional Engagement and Empowerment

Internationalization always requires personal commitment. Eligible for this category are people serving as role models by challenging stereotypes and inspiring others with their open and positive mind. They empower people by supporting less privileged ones and thus giving them a voice in our community.

Use of the Award Money

A total of up to 6.000 EUR in prize money is available. The internationalisation award is funded by the Excellence Strategy of the Federal and State Governments. The award money can only be used for the following cost categories and for the purpose of internationalization within the area of activity of the award winners or central activities at TU Dresden until the end of 2023 at the latest. In case of approval, all regulations and guidelines of the TU Dresden apply.

• Employment of Student Assistant (SHK) or Scientific Assistant (WHK)
• Travel Costs (incoming and outgoing) if the purpose of travelling or inviting guests to the TU Dresden fits into at least one category of the Internationalization Strategy
• Events/PR

Not fundable are:

• Expenses not related to internationalization (e.g. cultural offers, social events and related catering, restaurant visits)
• Equipment of workplaces (IT, furniture); acquisitions that are transferred to the tangible fixed assets of the TU Dresden
• Construction, repair, maintenance

Contact

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Coordinator

Name

Daniela Mohrich

International Funding Programmes

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