The aim of the initiative is to familiarise and connect the wider research communities in the mathematical sciences in Africa and Germany with each other and support their internationalisation. The initiative enables participating researchers to identify joint research interests in the field of mathematical sciences and initiate specific joint project ideas.
This call is based on the DFG funding programme "Initiation of International Collaboration". Under this programme, applicants interested in establishing collaborative scientific relations with partners abroad may apply for funding for trips abroad or guest visits. Two different modules are available: Trips abroad to one of the five AIMS centres undertaken by researchers in the German research system and guest visits to Germany undertaken by researchers in early career phases from African countries. The focus of this programme is to facilitate cooperation visits. However, the funding of scientific workshops can be granted in exceptional cases. The funding remains available for a maximum of 12 months after the approval date: individual collaborative measures must be carried out within this time frame.
Proposals can only be submitted by researchers from Germany. Researchers from African countries act as cooperation partners and can receive DFG funding through their German cooperation partners. The eligibility to submit a proposal follows the regulations of the DFG Guidelines for the Initiation of International Collaboration Programme.
Proposals must be submitted in English by 31 October 2023. Proposals can only be submitted by researchers from Germany. Researchers from African countries act as cooperation partners and can receive DFG funding through their German cooperation partners.
