The Study Visits for Academics - Artists and Architects grant funds short-term research collaborations in Germany for US and Canadian university teachers in the arts and architecture.
Funder: German Academic Exchange Service USA
Due Dates: October 15, 2026 | May 14, 2027
Funding Amounts: €2,000/month (assistant teachers, assistant professors, lecturers) or €2,150/month (professors), plus travel allowance; 1–3 months duration
Summary: Supports short-term study visits in Germany for university teachers in the arts and architecture to foster creative collaboration with German institutions.
Key Information: Funding may only be claimed once every three years; health insurance required and can be arranged through DAAD.
This program provides funding for university teachers in the fields of architecture, fine arts, performing arts, and music to undertake short-term (1–3 month) study visits at state or state-recognized universities in Germany. The initiative is designed to encourage artistic collaboration and strengthen professional networks between U.S./Canadian academics and German host institutions. The grant is funded by the German Federal Foreign Office and administered by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD).