SSMP & SSAP Chile|India|Taiwan|Vietnam

Who can apply?

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All students of all Saxon universities in Bachelor's, Master's, diploma and state examination programs and enrolled doctoral students can apply. The program is interdisciplinary. Students can apply from the 1st semester onwards.
Please note that only exchange students can apply for funding.

Application period

For stays from 01.01.2026:
01. - 31.10.2025

What can be funded?

Long-term stays (1 - 6 months)

• Semester stays by students at universities in Chile, India, Taiwan and Vietnam
• Research stays to write a thesis (not linked to semester periods)

Short-term stays (5 - 30 days)

• Specialized courses (e.g. summer schools) at universities in Chile, India, Taiwan or Vietnam
• Language courses at universities or established language institutes (at least 25 hours per week)

Where can you study?

The SSMP is aimed at students who are planning a stay abroad in Chile, India, Taiwan or Vietnam. TU Dresden students can apply for an exchange place via our TUDweltweit or faculty cooperation programs, for example.

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

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

How much is the funding?

The funding includes the following services:

Long-term stays (1 - 6 months)
850 € monthly funding

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

There is a country-specific travel allowance for both long-term and short-term stays:
Chile: € 2,250
India: 1.425 €
Taiwan: € 2,125
Vietnam: € 2,025

It is also possible to apply for a Social Top Up*:

• Students with GdB from 20 or chronic illness
• First-time university graduates
• Employed students
• Students with a child

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The grant 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 shows your achievements at the partner university.

*The application is made via a declaration on your honor.

Application documents

• for students of TU Dresden application form from Mobility Online
• for students of other Saxon universities: Application form from Mobility Online
• Curriculum vitae (in tabular form)
• Letter of motivation (max. 2 pages)
• Learning Agreement (overview of courses at the host university and which courses they correspond to at the home university amounting to 20 - 25 ECTS or at least 4 study-relevant courses1
• Overview of previous academic achievements (if available: Bachelor's or intermediate diploma certificate)
• Proof of language proficiency (English B2 according to CEFR; not older than 2 years at the time of application); valid language certificates: IELTS, TOEFL, TUD/TUDIAS certificate, DAAD language certificate, in the 1st or 2nd semester the Abitur also counts.
  Please note: previous stays abroad or certificates of participation in language courses are not accepted.
• 1 reference from a university lecturer with a doctorate in a relevant subject
• Proof of enrollment at the partner university (e.g. Letter of Admission/Acceptance2
• for external students (not enrolled at TU Dresden): Certificate of enrollment from the home university

Who can apply?

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All students from Chilean, Indian, Taiwanese and Vietnamese universities in BA, MA, and enrolled doctoral students are eligible to apply. The program is interdisciplinary. Students can apply from the 1st semester onwards.
Please note that only exchange students who are studying at a Saxon university for 1 semester or are completing a research stay can apply for funding.

Application period

For stays from 01.01.2026:
01. - 31.10.2025

What can be funded?

The following projects can be funded

Semester stays (1 - 6 months)

• Semester visits by students at a Saxon university
• Research stays to write a thesis or work on a research project (not linked to semester periods)
• Internships at Saxon companies

Short-term stays (5 - 30 days)

• Specialized courses (e.g. summer schools)
• Language courses at universities or established language institutes (at least 25 hours per week)

How much funding is available?

The funding includes the following benefits:

Long-term stay (1 - 6 months)
850 € monthly scholarship installment (calculated on a daily basis1

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:
Chile: € 2.250
India: 1.425 €
Taiwan: € 2.125
Vietnam: € 2.025

It is also possible to apply for a Social Top Up:

• Students with GdB from 20 or chronic illness
• First-time university graduates
• Employed 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 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 shows your achievements at the Saxon university.

Application documents

• Fill out the form at Mobility Online
• Certificate of enrolment from your home university
• Letter of Acceptance from the Saxon 2
• Transcript of Records or, if available, degree certificate
• Language certificate (German B1 and/or B2 English for English-language courses, no older than 2 years)
• Letter of motivation (max. 2 pages)
• Learning Agreement (overview of courses at the Saxon university and which courses they correspond to at the home university amounting to 20 - 25 ECTS or at least 4 study-relevant courses3
• 1 reference from a university lecturer with 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 Chile, India, Taiwan or Vietnam. 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 Chile, India, Taiwan or Vietnam. 

How much funding is available?

Application documents

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• 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; template available on Mobility Online)
• Business trip application (from the respective home institution)