Who can apply?

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All students in BA, MA, diploma and state exam programs, as well as PhD candidates enrolled as students, from all Saxon universities can apply. The program is interdisciplinary. Students can apply from the 1st semester of their studies.
Please note that the funding is only available for exchange students staying for 1 or 2 semesters.

What can be funded?

Long-term stay (1 – 12 months)

• mobilty for 1 or 2 semesters at a university in India or Taiwan
• mobility for a research project, e.g. research for a thesis (not tied to semester periods)

Short-term stay (5 – 30 days)

• Summer or Winter Schools
• Language courses at universities or established language learning institutes (at least 25 hours per week)

Where can you study?

The SSMP is intended for students who are planning a stay abroad in Taiwan or India. TU Dresden students can apply for an exchange place via our TUDweltweit or faculty cooperations.

For students who are enrolled at another Saxon university: please familiarize yourself with the offer and exchange places of your university.

The SSMP does not offer additional exchange places, only funding!

Amount of funding

The funding includes the following:

Long-term stay (1 - 12 months)
850 € monthly installment

Short-term stay:
Day 1 - 14: 79 € / day
Day 15 - 30: 56 € / day

There is a country-specific travel allowance for both long and short-term stays (€ 1425 for India, € 2125 for Taiwan).

There is the possibility to apply for a Social Top Up*:

• Students with degree of disability of 20 or higher or chronic illness
• First-time university graduates
• Working students
• Students with a child

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The funding is paid out in two installments. You will receive 70 % of the funding after arrival at the host university and submission of the Confirmation of Arrival (PDF). You will receive the remaining 30 % after submitting the Confirmation of Attendance / Confirmation of Stay (PDF) and the Transcript of Records, which indicates your academic achievements at the partner university.

*The application is made via a sworn statement.

Application deadline

No applications are currently possible for the academic year 2025/2026.

Application documents

•  Student enrolled at TU Dresden Application form on Mobility Online
• Students enrolled at another Saxon university Application form on Mobility Online
• CV
• Letter of motivation (max. 2 pages)
• Learning Agreement (tabular overview of courses at the host university and which courses these correspond to at home university; courses with ca. 20 - 25 ECTS)1
• Overview of previous academic achievements (if available: BA or “Vordiplom” certificate)
• Proof of language skills (English B2 according to CEFR; not older than 2 years at the time of application); valid language certificats: IELTS, TOEFL, TUD/TUDIAS certificate, DAAD language certificate, in the case of lower semesters, the Abitur also counts Note: previous stays abroad or certificates of participation in language courses are not valid
• 1 letter of recommendation from a university lecturer with at least a doctorate
• Proof of enrollment at the partner university (e.g. Letter of Admission/Acceptance)2
• for external students (not enrolled at TU Dresden): Certificate of enrollment from the home university

Who can apply?

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All students of Indian and Taiwanese universities in BA, MA and PhD programs can apply. The program is interdisciplinary. Students can apply from the first semester of their studies.
Please note that only exchange students staying for 1 or 2 semesters can apply for the funding.

What can be funded?

The following projects can be funded:

Long-term stays (3 - 12 months)

• Mobility for a semester long stay at a Saxon university
• Mobility for a research stay, e.g. research and preparation for a thesis (not tied to semester periods)

Short-term stay (5 - 30 days)

• Summer or Winter Schools
• Language courses at universities or established language learning institutes (at least 25 hours per week)

Amount of funding

The funding includes the following benefits:

Long-term stay (1 - 12 months)
850 € monthly funding (calculated on a daily basis)1

Short-term stay (5 - 30 days)
Day 1 - 14: 79 € / day
Day 15 - 30: 56 € / day

There is a country-specific travel allowance for both long and short-term stays (€ 1425 for India, € 2125 for Taiwan).

There is the possibility to apply for a Social Top Up:

• Students with a degree of disability of 20 or higher or chronic illness
• First-time university graduates
• Working students
• Students with child(ren)

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The fundingis paid out in two installments. You will receive 70% of the funding after arriving at the Saxon university and submitting the Confirmation of Arrival (PDF).
You will receive the remaining 30% after submitting the Confirmation of Attendance / Confirmation of Stay (PDF) and the Transcript of Records, which indicates your academic achievements at the partner university.

Application deadlines:

No applications are currently possible for the academic year 2025/2026.

Application documents

• Application form on Mobility Online
• Certificate of enrollment from the home university
• Letter of Acceptance from the Saxon university2
• Transcript of Records or, if available, graduation certificate
• Language certificate (German B1 and/or B2 English for English-language courses)
• Letter of motivation (max. 2 pages)
• Learning Agreement (tabular overview of courses at the host university and which courses these correspond to at home university; courses with ca. 20 - 25 ECTS)3
• 1 letter of recommendation from a university lecturer with at least a doctorate in a relevant subject

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The new funding program, initiated by the Saxon Ministry of Science, Culture and Tourism, supports scientists from Saxon universities who are planning a stay in India or Taiwan. The aim is to strengthen existing partnerships in these countries, establish new partnerships, share expertise and promote Saxony, especially the respective Saxon university.

What can be funded?

A variety of mobility opportunities can be funded. These include, for example, participation in international conferences, workshops and events, cooperation talks, research or project agreements and initiating partnerships, giving a talk at Indian or Taiwanese universities and holding seminars or lectures.

Who can apply?

The Saxon Science Ambassador Program is open to all Saxon academic staff at doctoral level and above who wish to undertake a short-term or long-term stay in India or Taiwan.

How much funding is available?

Application deadlines

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No applications are currently possible for the academic year 2025/2026.

Application documents

• Completed application via Mobility Online.
  For employees of TU Dresden, please use this link.
  For employees of other Saxon universities, please use this link.
• Mobility Agreement (signed by all participants, i.e. lecturers, partner university, Saxon university)
• Business trip application (from the respective home institution)