Internationalization Award
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Internationalization Award
The international orientation of our university as a prerequisite for excellent research and teaching is an important building block 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, work, teach and research there? Particularly in the areas of activity of internationalization, there is a need for committed stakeholders who are committed to cosmopolitanism, a welcoming culture, an international campus and the expansion of innovative international cooperation.
We are back – and what about you? Are you engaged in supporting an International Community on Campus? Then we would like to honor your commitment with this year’s award! © Biermann-Jung Kommunikation & Film
Which projects and initiatives can be submitted?
All projects and initiatives that can be classified in at least one of the following categories are eligible for the award:
- International Campus and Community
Staff, researchers and students at our university are involved in a variety of different initiatives that contribute to a greater sense of community and a welcoming culture. These include, for example, dance classes, political debates, introductory events and buddy programs that bring international students and locals together. The boundaries between students, teaching staff and researchers are blurred as the common desire to create an intercultural, safe and welcoming environment unites everyone.
- Innovative International Research Cooperation
Research is an essential pillar of science and it is not uncommon for scientists to pool their resources on an international level in order to achieve the best possible results. International cooperation can be organized in different ways and increasingly contributes to solving the challenges of the 21st century on a global level. We are looking for best practice examples and role models for international research collaborations that may even have led to groundbreaking results.
- Social Responsibility and Impact
We live in a time and in a world in which the social divide between rich and poor, between people in secure and those in precarious circumstances is widening and causing upheaval. Ethical questions about the relationship between humanity and our planet are being raised and need to be answered. What all these difficulties have in common is that they cannot be solved by individuals alone, but require the commitment of a large number of committed stakeholders at a global level. In this category, we are looking for people and projects at TU Dresden that deal with the social issues of our time.
- Exceptional Engagement and Empowerment
Internationalization always requires personal commitment. People who serve as role models by challenging stereotypes and inspiring others with their open and positive thinking are eligible for this category. They empower people by supporting the less privileged and giving them a voice in our community.
Can't find your project or initiative in this description? You are welcome to contact us in advance and we will consider together whether your project fits this year's call for entries.
Call for entries for the Internationalization Prize 2024
The call for proposals for 2024 is closed. A new call is expected to take place in 2025.
All members of TU Dresden are eligible to apply and receive funding, even if they apply on behalf of a group, a joint activity or initiative, as well as the StuRa, Faculty Student Councils and university groups. Only existing projects, activities and initiatives can be considered for the award. Newly planned projects and activities are not subject to this call.
A total of EUR 6,000 in prize money is available. The measure is funded by the Federal and State governments as part of the Excellence Strategy. The prize money can only be spent in the cost categories listed below for further measures for the purpose of internationalization in the area of activity of the award winners or central activities at TU Dresden until the end of 2025 at the latest. In the event of approval, all TU Dresden regulations and guidelines apply.
- Recruitment or continued employment of a SHK/WHK
- Travel expenses (incoming, outgoing) if the objectives pursued by the trip or invitation of guests to TU Dresden can be classified in terms of content in at least one field of action of the internationalization strategy
- Events/public relations work
- Research-related consumables
Not eligible for funding:
- Expenses not related to internationalization (e.g. cultural events, social events and related hospitality)
- Workplace equipment (IT, furniture); purchases that become part of TU Dresden's tangible assets
- Construction measures, repairs, maintenance
Please submit the following documents with your application:
- Application form including declaration of consent
- Optional additional documents (images, presentations, video links, etc.)
In the following document you will find all information on the call for applications for the Internationalization Prize 2024 at a glance:
- Call for applications for the Internationalization Prize 2024
Please submit applications in electronic form, using the above-mentioned documents and any attachments, to by July 10th, 2024.
A commission will then review and evaluate the applications. The following criteria are relevant for the selection decision:
- The activity / project is presented in a coherent and comprehensible manner.
- The goals / benefits of the activity are specific and clearly identifiable.
- The activity does not follow a purely personal interest but makes a sustainable and lasting contribution to the internationalization of the TU Dresden.
- The content of the activity can be assigned to at least one field of action of internationalization. The reference to the central internationalization strategy or decentralized strategies is made clear.
- The activity is interdisciplinary in nature and offers the potential for extension (e.g., inclusion of other initiatives, partnership extension, networking).
The winners of the award will be announced during the award ceremony in October 2024. Incomplete or delayed applications cannot be considered. Please note that there is no entitlement to funding.
Find out more about the winning projects from the last call here .
Contact us
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Coordinator
NameDaniela Mohrich
International Funding Programmes
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Advisor
NameSarah Nieder
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Research Assistant
NameRaila Röhricht
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Funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) and the Free State of Saxony as part of the Excellence Strategy of the Federal and State Government.