For academics
Research collaborations
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin is a hub for international cooperation and maintains a wide range of collaborative relationships. Our individual collaborations extend across numerous international teaching and research projects, which are driven forward through the teamwork of individual scientists. HU's strategic partnerships reflect a university-wide, cross-faculty interest and play a significant role in building the university's international profile.
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Strategic Partnerships
Cooperations
Excellent research requires strong networks! Humboldt University collaborates with leading universities worldwide through its strategic partnerships to foster knowledge exchange and jointly address global challenges.
Teaching abroad and study trips
Up to two weeks teaching and networking in Paris or Dublin? Up to twelve days abroad with students and doctoral candidates? No problem. Find out here what the requirements are and how to apply for funding.
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Teaching mobility
Erasmus+ Europa
If you teach at HU, you can visit a partner university for a short teaching period as part of the Erasmus programme. You can find out here which funding is available for your project and what to bear in mind.
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Digital teaching cooperations
COIL stands for Collaborative Online International Learning and allows you to internationalise your courses. It can all be done from Berlin, in an unbureaucratic manner and with additional support for planning and implementation.
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Study trips
There are funding options available for group trips and excursions for students and doctoral candidates. The application must be submitted by a member of the teaching staff. Keep reading to find out how this works and what you need to take into account.
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Further training
HU employees can receive funding for vocational further training abroad. Possible formats include job shadowing, staff training weeks, workshops, language courses. The most direct option is offered by Erasmus+ Programme Countries (Europe). But further training with Erasmus+ Partner Countries (worldwide) is also possible outside the European Union if certain requirements are met.
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Further education
Erasmus+ Europa
Through the Erasmus+ programme, HU staff members can receive funding for workplace-related further education and training abroad. You can read here about how this works and which funding is available for your stay abroad.
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Academics & staff
Erasmus+ worldwide
With Erasmus+, you can go on business trips to Partner Countries as university staff members. You can find out here which projects are funded and how the application for the programme works.
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Podcast ChinaConnect: Insights on China and cross-cultural gaps
China Competence Training Center
The ChinaConnect podcast focuses on research and knowledge exchange. In the latest episode, co-host Dr Isabelle Harbrecht shares insights into the mutual misconceptions held by Germans and Chinese, along with practical tips for travelling to China. Don’t miss it!
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For all HU members: Circle U. seed funding call open now
Call for applications
The Circle U. Seed Funding Scheme aims to strengthen collaboration between partner universities at all levels. Researchers, administrative staff, and students are all invited to apply for funding of up to 10,000 euros for their projects by 1 October.
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Circle U. Postdoc Mobility Programme finances research stays
Circle U.
With its postdoctoral mobility fellowships, Circle U. allows researchers to visit another alliance university a period of up to 30 days. Don't miss this opportunity to make contacts and develop new collaborative projects.
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03.07.2025
17:30 — 20:00 ​
Embassy of the Federative Republic of Brazil in Berlin, Wallstr. 57, 10179 BerlinBerlin University Alliance
Network Reception Brazil for Students and Researchers
Go to event pageThe BUA maintains close ties with Brazil. Together with the Brazilian Embassy, it invites students and researchers from Brazil, their academic hosts, as well as BUA researchers collaborating with Brazil to a networking event on 3 July.
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