Flexible Funds
Freie Universität Berlin offers funding to support international research and teaching collaborations, seed projects, and conference activities in partnership with global institutions.
Funder: Freie Universitat Berlin
Due Dates: Rolling (apply at least two months before project start) | Projects must be completed and accounted for by December 31, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to €5,000 for conference support (min. 60% third-party funded); other amounts vary by project and are subject to cost limits (e.g., travel, accommodation).
Summary: Supports international research and teaching collaborations at Freie Universität Berlin, providing seed funding, travel, and top-up conference support.
Key Information: Applications for guest stays in 2027 are not possible; all projects must finish by Dec. 31, 2026 (except some conference grants with special justification).
Description
This program provides funding to initiate or expand international research and teaching projects at Freie Universität Berlin (FUB) in collaboration with global partners. Flexible Funds are designed to facilitate new academic contacts, provide seed funding for joint research or teaching (including Collaborative Online International Learning), improve international services, and offer supplementary support for conferences at FUB that are primarily funded by third-party sources. The funding can cover short-term stays for FUB researchers abroad or for international guests at FUB, as well as other internationalization activities aligned with the university’s international strategy.
