The University of Cambridge grant funds workshops, scholar visits, public engagement, and long-term research on German-related themes in the Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences.
Funder: University of Cambridge
Due Dates: September 13, 2026 (full proposals)
Funding Amounts: Up to £6,000 per workshop or project (per year); up to £7,000/year for long-term projects; up to £5,000/year for public engagement; higher possible with DAAD centre collaboration.
Summary: Supports Cambridge-based researchers in German-related themes in Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences for workshops, scholar visits, public engagement, and long-term collaborations.
Key Information: Only Cambridge staff with research contracts or registered Cambridge PhD students are eligible; German partners must be nominated by a Cambridge host.
This funding opportunity, administered by the University of Cambridge DAAD Hub, is designed to foster academic exchange and collaboration on German-related or comparative themes within the Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences. The scheme supports a wide range of activities, including workshops, visits by German scholars, public engagement initiatives, and the development of long-term, multi-year projects that deepen institutional partnerships between Cambridge and German universities or research institutes. The program aims to enrich scholarly exchange, encourage international networking, and promote innovative research and engagement beyond the university.