Exchange is of central importance for young scientists. On this page we inform you about the possibilities to receive support for travel and research stays.
The University of Passau supports, by means of a travel allowance of maximum 2/3 of the costs incurred (if the requirements of the guidelines on the granting of travel allowances are met), junior researchers of the university who make an active contribution (e.g. lecture, poster or presentation) at a scientific event in Germany or abroad.
Funding for travel expenses serves to qualify young researchers. Therefore, within the limited budget funds available, priority is given to funding doctoral candidates and postdocs. According to the current guidelines, postdocs can be funded for up to 24 months after their doctorate. Doctoral candidates should therefore enclose a copy of their doctoral certificate with their application.
Habilitation candidates are requested to use their habilitation fund for travelling expenses.
If you are interested in the travel grant, don't hesitate to contact us.
Please note:
Travel funding from the University of Passau should only serve as subordinate funding. The availability of chair funds and external funding should be checked in advance.Only active participation in an event of an internationally recognized scientific institution with a contribution representing an independent scientific achievement can be funded. The following forms of participation
are therefore unfortunately not eligible for funding: participation in teaching events such as courses, seminars and colloquia or organizational functions such as moderation, introductions and greetings.
In particular, you must fulfill the following four criteria in order to be able to apply in principle for a travel grant from the Graduate Center:
1. you are a member of the University of Passau and belong to one of the following status groups:
2. the event is organized by a recognized scientific institution.
3. you actively participate in the event with a contribution (e.g. lecture) that represents an independent scientific achievement (not: participation in courses such as courses, seminars and colloquia or organizational functions such as moderations, introductions and greetings).
4. you submit your application before you begin your travel.
Please note the following:
Please submit your application for reimbursement of travel expenses directly to the Human Resources Department, Unit VIII/4, Dienst- und Fortbildungsreisen (Business and Training Travel Division), no later than six months after the event.
Please submit the request for reimbursement of travel expenses (settlement) no later than six months after the event directly to the Human Resources Department, Unit VIII/4:
Please submit the following documents:
We are happy to support you with our travel funding also for the participation in virtual conferences where participation fees apply.
If you are an employee of the University of Passau, please also submit an application for approval of a business trip to the Human Resources Department (Ref. VIII/4) before attending virtual conferences and note there that the conference will take place virtually.
In case of cancellation costs, these can be claimed using the settlement form with a brief explanation. You can settle the unavoidable cancellation costs with the usual settlement form. Under "Reasons of any kind" please enter the reasons for the cancellation of the trip. As usual, attach the approval of the business or training trip and the various receipts to the settlement.
In this case, the preclusion period of six months begins from the time you become aware of the fact that the business or training trip cannot be carried out.
For relevant questions, please contact our colleagues from the HR department, unit VIII/4.
Please, pay attention to the currently valid guidelines of the State Ministry of Finance and Home Affairs with regard to official travel:Vorgaben des Staatsministeriums für Finanzen und Heimat im Hinblick auf dienstliche Reisen.
