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Freiburg Research Collaboration Programme (FRESCO)

Programme Objectives

With the Freiburg Research Collaboration Programme (FRESCO), the University of Freiburg intends to establish long-lasting, sustainable links between researchers from Freiburg and high-ranking international researchers to enhance the University of Freiburg’s overall research profile.

The FRESCO programme is designed to support repeated short-term stays for researchers, which are expected to foster lasting links and collaborative research networks.

Who can apply?

Duration and Commitment

Selection Process

Support and Benefits

Mobility
Allowance

If applicable Fellows will be compensated for the extra costs of their stay in Freiburg. They will also be reimbursed for the travel costs of the inbound and the outbound journey. 

Accommodation & Living

FRIAS covers the costs up to 1500 €/month and offers an additional living allowance of 1.500 €/month to cover extra costs resulting from the fellowship stay in Freiburg.

Fellowship Rights &
Obligations

Selected nominees become FRIAS fellows, with all rights and obligations during the funding period.

Travel
Allowance

Fellows receive a travel allowance covering up to two round trips per year for inbound and outbound journeys.

Office &
Infrastructure

FRIAS provides to the FRESCO fellows modern office spaces, access to university libraries, and centrally located accommodation options, including support for family-related needs.

Tailored
Support

FRIAS makes every effort to provide tailor-made solutions accommodation, childcare, and educational facilities to meet the specific needs of fellows and their families.

Call for Applications

For FRESCO fellowships that take place between May 1st, 2024 – October 31st, 2026 nominations must be made by active Cluster of Excellence initiatives or their follow-up projects under the Excellence Strategy of the University of Freiburg 2026-32. Fellowships must be at least one month long, with up to three nominations allowed per initiative for the entire three-year funding period. Nominations for 2025 and 2026 must be submitted by October 31st, 2024, or 2025, respectively, in consultation with FRIAS. 

The nomination of FRESCO Fellows was due on February 5th, 2024. The next round is anticipated to open in 2025. We encourage you to subscribe to our newsletter to receive timely updates and stay informed about the FRIAS Funding Programmes.

Contact

For further details please contact

johanna.bichlmaier@frias.uni-freiburg.de

Current Fellows in this Programme