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Members of the DIES ProGRANT Alumni Network have successfully completed each of the four ProGRANT phases and are, thus, advanced in proposal writing. The DIES ProGRANT Alumni commu­nity of academic professionals is highly diverse in regards to their countries of origins, cultures as well as their fields of research. This group of individuals represents a high-potential pool of professionals that are crucial multipliers for proposal writing and subject specific knowledge. Through this workshop the UoC Coordination Center seeks to strengthen the alumni’s skills in teaching in higher education.

Dates

Deadline for applications: August 7th, 2023, 11:00 PM (German time)

Seminar: September 4th — 8th, 2023, remotely via Zoom

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• ProGRANT Multiplication Trainings in the MENA region and Latin America 2023
• Funding Guidelines

The last module of the DIES ProGRANT Trainer Academy, the DIES ProGRANT Multiplication Trainings, will be offered for the third time by the University of Cologne in 2023. In this phase, the ProGRANT Alumni who took part in the Alumni Workshop or the Train-the-Trainer Workshop are further equipped to become Head Trainers who are to supervise ProGRANT Classic Courses themselves in future. The University of Cologne offers funds for an independently planned and implemented proposal writing course organized by the new ProGRANT Trainers. Since our DIES ProGRANT Classic Courses are held in Africa and South East Asia in 2023, applications for DIES ProGRANT Multiplication Trainings in Latin America and the MENA region will be accepted for this call.

Application Deadline: April 16th, 2023 at 11pm (CET)

ProGRANT Multiplication Trainings in the MENA region: Application Form and Templates

ProGRANT Multiplication Trainings in Latin America: Application Form and Templates

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The course is part of the DIES (Dialogue on Innovative Higher Education Strategies) program which is jointly coordinated by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and German Rectors’ Conference (HRK) and financed by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Development and Cooperation (BMZ). The aim of DIES ProGRANT is to train younger researchers and young PhD holders in developing a promising proposal for national or international research funding (every participant will have the opportunity to tailor their application to the funding institution of their choice). Researchers from all disciplines can apply for this course. DIES ProGRANT is also an effective tool for promoting international research and relationships.

Participating Countries: India

The Course Language will be English.

Dates 

Application Period: December 22nd, 2022 – April 10th, 2023 at 11pm (CET)

1. Online Self-Study: April 24th – May 12th, 2023

2. Remote Seminar I: June 19th – June 22nd, 2023, via Zoom

3. Intermediate E-Learning Section: June – September, 2023

4. On-Site Seminar II:  November 20th – November 24th, 2023, India

Important Information: For the first phase (Online Self-Study), up to 100 applicants will be selected. At the end of the section, all participants have to submit a three-page proposal. A selection of 30 participants will be made according to the quality of the uploaded proposal. The 30 most successful participants will move from section 2 through section 4. The course fee for the four-stage program is 50 Euros per participant. The course fee only has to be paid by those selected after the first phase.

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The course is part of the DIES (Dialogue on Innovative Higher Education Strategies) program which is jointly coordinated by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and German Rectors’ Conference (HRK) and financed by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Development and Cooperation (BMZ). The aim of DIES ProGRANT is to train younger researchers and young PhD holders in developing a promising proposal for national or international research funding (every participant will have the opportunity to tailor their application to the funding institution of their choice). Researchers from all disciplines can apply for this course. DIES ProGRANT is also an effective tool for promoting international research and relationships.

Participating Countries: South Africa, Namibia, Tanzania

The Course Language will be English.

Dates 

Application Period: December 15th, 2022 – February 15th, 2023 at 11pm (CET)

1. Online Self-Study: March 16th – March 31st, 2023

2. Remote Seminar I: May 23th – May 26th, 2023, via Zoom

3. Intermediate E-Learning Section: May – August, 2023

4. On-Site Seminar II:  October 9th – October 13th, 2023, South Africa

Important Information: For the first phase (Online Self-Study), up to 100 applicants will be selected. At the end of the section, all participants have to submit a three-page proposal. A selection of 30 participants will be made according to the quality of the uploaded proposal. The 30 most successful participants will move from section 2 through section 4. The course fee for the four-stage program is 100 Euros per participant from South Africa and 50 Euros per participant from Namibia or Tanzania. The course fee only has to be paid by those selected after the first phase.

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Dates

Deadline for applications: July 31st, 2022, 11:00 PM (German time)

Seminar: September 5th — 9th, 2022, remotely via Zoom

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• ProGRANT Multiplication Trainings in Africa 2022
• ProGRANT Multiplication Trainings in Asia 2022
• Funding Guidelines

The last module of the DIES ProGRANT Trainer Academy, the DIES ProGRANT Multiplication Trainings, will be offered for the first time by the University of Cologne in 2021. In this phase, the ProGRANT Alumni who took part in the Alumni Workshop or the Train-the-Trainer Workshop are further equipped to become Head Trainers who are to supervise ProGRANT Classic Courses themselves in future. The University of Cologne offers funds for an independently planned and implemented proposal writing course organized by the new ProGRANT Trainers. Since our DIES ProGRANT Classic Courses are held in Latin America and the MENA region in 2022, applications for DIES ProGRANT Multiplication Trainings in Africa and South East Asia will be accepted for this call.

Application Deadline: February 15th, 2022 at 11pm (CET)

ProGRANT Multiplication Trainings in Africa: Application Form and Templates

ProGRANT Multiplication Trainings in the Asia: Application Form and Templates

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Go to Application Form

The course is part of the DIES (Dialogue on Innovative Higher Education Strategies) program which is jointly coordinated by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and German Rectors’ Conference (HRK) and financed by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Development and Cooperation (BMZ). The aim of DIES ProGRANT is to train younger researchers and young PhD holders in developing a promising proposal for national or international research funding (every participant will have the opportunity to tailor their application to the funding institution of their choice). Researchers from all disciplines can apply for this course. DIES ProGRANT is also an effective tool for promoting international research and relationships.

Participating Countries: Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama

The Course Language will switch between English and Spanish.

Dates 

Application Period: December 20th, 2021 – March 30th, 2022 at 11pm (CET)

1. Online Self-Study: April 11th – May 6th, 2022

2. Remote Seminar I: June 20th – June 23rd, 2022, via Zoom

3. Intermediate E-Learning Section: July – September 2022

4. On-Site Seminar II:  November 14th – November 18th, 2022, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

Important Information: For the first section (Online Self-Study), up to 100 applicants will be selected. At the end of the section, all participants have to submit a three-page proposal. A selection of 30 participants will be made according to the quality of the uploaded proposal. The 30 most successful participants will move from section 2 through section 4.

Download Call for Applications

Go to Application Form

The course is part of the DIES (Dialogue on Innovative Higher Education Strategies) program which is jointly coordinated by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and German Rectors’ Conference (HRK) and financed by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Development and Cooperation (BMZ). The aim of DIES ProGRANT is to train younger researchers and young PhD holders in developing a promising proposal for national or international research funding (every participant will have the opportunity to tailor their application to the funding institution of their choice). Researchers from all disciplines can apply for this course. DIES ProGRANT is also an effective tool for promoting international research and relationships.

Participating Countries: Jordan, Lebanon

The Course Language will be English.

Dates 

Application Period: December 6th, 2021 – February 14th, 2021 at 11pm (CET)

1. Online Self-Study: February 28th – March 18th, 2022

2. Remote Seminar I: May 16th – May 19th, 2022, via Zoom

3. Intermediate E-Learning Section: May – August 2022

4. On-Site Seminar II:  October 16th – October 20th, 2022, Jordan

Important Information: For the first section (Online Self-Study), up to 100 applicants will be selected. At the end of the section, all participants have to submit a three-page proposal. A selection of 30 participants will be made according to the quality of the uploaded proposal. The 30 most successful participants will move from section 2 through section 4.

Download Call for Applications

The last module of the DIES ProGRANT Trainer Academy, the DIES ProGRANT Multiplication Trainings, will be offered for the first time by the University of Cologne in 2021. In this phase, the ProGRANT Alumni who took part in the Alumni Workshop or the Train-the-Trainer Workshop are further equipped to become Head Trainers who are to supervise ProGRANT Classic Courses themselves in future. The University of Cologne offers funds for an independently planned and implemented proposal writing course organized by the new ProGRANT Trainers. Since our DIES ProGRANT Classic Courses are held in South East Asia and Africa in 2021, applications for DIES ProGRANT Multiplication Trainings in Latin America and the Middle East will be accepted for this call.

Application Deadline: April 21st, 2021 at 11pm (CET)

ProGRANT Multiplication Trainings in Latin America: Application Form and Templates

ProGRANT Multiplication Trainings in the Middle East: Application Form and Templates

Download Call for Applications

Go to Application Form

The course is part of the DIES (Dialogue on Innovative Higher Education Strategies) program which is jointly coordinated by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and German Rectors’ Conference (HRK) and financed by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Development and Cooperation (BMZ). The aim of DIES ProGRANT is to train younger researchers and young PhD holders in developing a promising proposal for national or international research funding (every participant will have the opportunity to tailor their application to the funding institution of their choice). Researchers from all disciplines can apply for this course. DIES ProGRANT is also an effective tool for promoting international research and relationships.

Participating Countries: Togo, Benin, Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso

The Course Language will switch between French and English.

Dates 

Application Period: December 4th, 2020 - March 15th, 2021 at 11pm (CET)

1. Online Self-Study: May 10th - May 28th, 2021

2. Remote Seminar I: July 5th - July 8th, 2021, via Zoom

3. Intermediate E-Learning Section: July – October 2021

4. On-Site Seminar II:  November 22nd - November 26th, 2021, Togo

Important Information: For the first section (Online Self-Study), up to 100 applicants will be selected. At the end of the section, all participants have to submit a three-page proposal. A selection of 30 participants will be made according to the quality of the uploaded proposal. The 30 most successful participants will move from section 2 through section 4.

Download Call for Applications

The course is part of the DIES (Dialogue on Innovative Higher Education Strategies) program which is jointly coordinated by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and German Rectors’ Conference (HRK) and financed by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Development and Cooperation (BMZ). The aim of DIES ProGRANT is to train younger researchers and young PhD holders in developing a promising proposal for national or international research funding (every participant will have the opportunity to tailor their application to the funding institution of their choice). Researchers from all disciplines can apply for this course. DIES ProGRANT is also an effective tool for promoting international research and relationships.

Participating Countries: Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar

Dates 

Application Period: November 20th 2020 - January 15th 2021 at 11pm (CET)

1. Online Self-Study: March 22nd - April 9, 2021

2. Remote Seminar I: May 17th - May 20th, 2021, via Zoom

3. Intermediate E-Learning Section: May – August 2021

4. On-Site Seminar II:  October 18th - October 22nd 2021, Thailand

Important Information: For the first section (Online Self-Study), up to 100 applicants will be selected. At the end of the section, all participants have to submit a three-page proposal. A selection of 30 participants will be made according to the quality of the uploaded proposal. The 30 most successful participants will move from section 2 through section 4.

Download Call for Applications

Go to Application Form

The course is part of the DIES (Dialogue on Innovative Higher Education Strategies) programme of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and the German Rectors’ Conference (HRK). The aim of ProGRANT Proposal Writing for Research Grants is to train researchers and young PhD holders in developing a promising research proposal for national or international research funding (every participant will have the opportunity to tailor their application to the funding institution of their choice). Researchers from all disciplines can apply for this course. Each group will consist of 30 participants from the host country and neighboring region (a more detailed list of countries will be published in the upcoming weeks). Because of its multicultural nature, ProGRANT is also an effective tool for promoting international research and relationships. 

Dates 

Application Period: November 4th 2019 - January 5th, 2020 at 11pm 

Participating Countries: Bolivia, Ecuador and Peru

Seminar I: June 29th - July 3rd, 2020, Bolivia

Intermediate E-Learning Section: July – September 2020

Seminar II:  November 23rd - 27th, 2020, Bolivia

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The course is part of the DIES (Dialogue on Innovative Higher Education Strategies) programme of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and the German Rectors’ Conference (HRK). The aim of ProGRANT Proposal Writing for Research Grants is to train researchers and young PhD holders in developing a promising research proposal for national or international research funding (every participant will have the opportunity to tailor their application to the funding institution of their choice). Researchers from all disciplines can apply for this course. Each group will consist of 30 participants from the host country and neighboring region (a more detailed list of countries will be published in the upcoming weeks). Because of its multicultural nature, ProGRANT is also an effective tool for promoting international research and relationships. 

Dates 

Application Period: October 7th 2019 - November 15th, 2019 at 11pm 

Participating Countries: Malaysia and Indonesia

Seminar I: March 30th - April 3rd, 2020, Malaysia

Intermediate E-Learning Section: April – June 2020

Seminar II:  October 19th - 23rd, 2020, Malaysia

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The course is part of the DIES (Dialogue on Innovative Higher Education Strategies) programme of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and the German Rectors’ Conference (HRK). The aim of ProGRANT Proposal Writing for Research Grants is to train researchers and young PhD holders in developing a promising research proposal for national or international research funding (every participant will have the opportunity to tailor their application to the funding institution of their choice). Researchers from all disciplines can apply for this course. Each group will consist of 30 participants from the host country and neighboring region (a more detailed list of countries will be published in the upcoming weeks). Because of its multicultural nature, ProGRANT is also an effective tool for promoting international research and relationships. 

Dates 

Application Period: September 27th 2019 - November 30th, 2019 at 11pm 

Participating Countries: Palestine

Seminar I: February 24th - 28th, 2020, Palestine

Intermediate E-Learning Section: March – May 2020

Seminar II:  September 7th - 11th, 2020, Palestine

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The course is part of the DIES (Dialogue on Innovative Higher Education Strategies) programme of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and the German Rectors’ Conference (HRK). The aim of ProGRANT Proposal Writing for Research Grants is to train researchers and young PhD holders in developing a promising research proposal for national or international research funding (every participant will have the opportunity to tailor their application to the funding institution of their choice). Researchers from all disciplines can apply for this course. Each group will consist of 30 participants from the host country and neighboring region (a more detailed list of countries will be published in the upcoming weeks). Because of its multicultural nature, ProGRANT is also an effective tool for promoting international research and relationships. 

Dates 

Application Period: November 19th 2018 - March 10th, 2019 at 11pm 

Participating Countries: Lebanon and Jordan

Seminar I: May 1st - 6th, 2019, Lebanon

Intermediate E-Learning Section: May – August 2019

Seminar II:  December 2nd - 6th, 2019, Lebanon

Download Official Call - Myanmar

The course is part of the DIES (Dialogue on Innovative Higher Education Strategies) programme of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and the German Rectors’ Conference (HRK). The aim of ProGRANT Proposal Writing for Research Grants is to train researchers and young PhD holders in developing a promising research proposal for national or international research funding (every participant will have the opportunity to tailor their application to the funding institution of their choice). Researchers from all disciplines can apply for this course. Each group will consist of 30 participants from the host country and neighboring region (a more detailed list of countries will be published in the upcoming weeks). Because of its multicultural nature, ProGRANT is also an effective tool for promoting international research and relationships. 

Dates 

Application Period:  September 15th 2016- November 4th 2016 at 11pm 

Participating Countries: Myanmar

Seminar I: March 6th-10th, 2017, Myanmar

Intermediate E-Learning Section: March–June 2017

Seminar II:  October 2nd- 6th, 2017, Myanmar

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The course is part of the DIES (Dialogue on Innovative Higher Education Strategies) programme of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and the German Rectors’ Conference (HRK). The aim of ProGRANT Proposal Writing for Research Grants is to train researchers and young PhD holders in developing a promising research proposal for national or international research funding (every participant will have the opportunity to tailor their application to the funding institution of their choice). Researchers from all disciplines can apply for this course. Each group will consist of 30 participants from the host country and neighboring region (a more detailed list of countries will be published in the upcoming weeks). Because of its multicultural nature, ProGRANT is also an effective tool for promoting international research and relationships. 

Dates 

Application Period: October 29th- December 17th 2018 at 11pm 

Participating Countries: Belize, Costa Rica, Cuba, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama , Dominican Republic

Seminar I:  April 8th - 12th, 2019, Costa Rica

Intermediate E-Learning Section: April – July 2019

Seminar II:  November 4th - 8th, 2019, Costa Rica

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The course is part of the DIES (Dialogue on Innovative Higher Education Strategies) programme of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and the German Rectors’ Conference (HRK). The aim of ProGRANT Proposal Writing for Research Grants is to train researchers and young PhD holders in developing a promising research proposal for national or international research funding (every participant will have the opportunity to tailor their application to the funding institution of their choice). Researchers from all disciplines can apply for this course. Each group will consist of 30 participants from the host country and neighboring region (a more detailed list of countries will be published in the upcoming weeks). Because of its multicultural nature, ProGRANT is also an effective tool for promoting international research and relationships. 

Dates 

Application Period: September 17th  - November 9th, 2018 at 11pm 

Participating Countries: Philippines and Vietnam

Seminar I: March 4th - 8th, 2019, Vietnam

Intermediate E-Learning Section: March – May 2019

Seminar II:  October 7th - 11th, 2019, Vietnam

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The course is part of the DIES (Dialogue on Innovative Higher Education Strategies) programme of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and the German Rectors’ Conference (HRK). The aim of ProGRANT Proposal Writing for Research Grants is to train researchers and young PhD holders in developing a promising research proposal for national or international research funding (every participant will have the opportunity to tailor their application to the funding institution of their choice). Researchers from all disciplines can apply for this course. Each group will consist of 30 participants from the host country and neighboring region (a more detailed list of countries will be published in the upcoming weeks). Because of its multicultural nature, ProGRANT is also an effective tool for promoting international research and relationships. 

Dates 

Application Period: September 10th - November 18th, 2018 at 11pm 

Participating Countries: Ethiopia and Eritrea

Seminar I: February 4th - 8th, 2019, Ethiopia

Intermediate E-Learning Section: February – May 2019

Seminar II:  September 2nd - 6th, 2019, Ethiopia

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The course is part of the DIES (Dialogue on Innovative Higher Education Strategies) programme of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and the German Rectors’ Conference (HRK). The aim of ProGRANT Proposal Writing for Research Grants is to train researchers and young PhD holders in developing a promising research proposal for national or international research funding (every participant will have the opportunity to tailor their application to the funding institution of their choice). Researchers from all disciplines can apply for this course. Each group will consist of 30 participants from the host country and neighboring region (a more detailed list of countries will be published in the upcoming weeks). Because of its multicultural nature, ProGRANT is also an effective tool for promoting international research and relationships. 

Dates 

Application Period: November 29th 2017 - March 11th, 2018 at 11pm 

Participating Country: Mexico

Seminar I: May 7th - 11th, 2018, Mexico

Intermediate E-Learning Section: May – August 2018

Seminar II:  December 3rd - 7th, 2018, Mexico

Download Official Call - Namibia

Application Form

The course is part of the DIES (Dialogue on Innovative Higher Education Strategies) programme of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and the German Rectors’ Conference (HRK). The aim of ProGRANT Proposal Writing for Research Grants is to train researchers and young PhD holders in developing a promising research proposal for national or international research funding (every participant will have the opportunity to tailor their application to the funding institution of their choice). Researchers from all disciplines can apply for this course. Each group will consist of 30 participants from the host country and neighboring region (a more detailed list of countries will be published in the upcoming weeks). Because of its multicultural nature, ProGRANT is also an effective tool for promoting international research and relationships. 

Dates 

Application Period: November 13th  - February 12th, 2018 at 11pm 

Participating Countries: Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia

Seminar I: April 9th - 13th, 2018, Namibia

Intermediate E-Learning Section: April – July 2018

Seminar II:  November 5th - 9th, 2018, Namibia

Download Official Call - Iran

Application Form

The course is part of the DIES (Dialogue on Innovative Higher Education Strategies) programme of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and the German Rectors’ Conference (HRK). The aim of ProGRANT Proposal Writing for Research Grants is to train researchers and young PhD holders in developing a promising research proposal for national or international research funding (every participant will have the opportunity to tailor their application to the funding institution of their choice). Researchers from all disciplines can apply for this course. Each group will consist of 30 participants from the host country and neighboring region (a more detailed list of countries will be published in the upcoming weeks). Because of its multicultural nature, ProGRANT is also an effective tool for promoting international research and relationships. 

Dates 

Application Period: November 13th, 2017  - January 14th, 2018 at 11pm 

Participating Countries: Iran

Seminar I: March 4th - 8th, 2018, Iran

Intermediate E-Learning Section: March – June 2018

Seminar II:  October 7th - 11th, 2018, Iran

Download Official Call - Thailand

 The course is part of the DIES (Dialogue on Innovative Higher Education Strategies) programme of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and the German Rectors’ Conference (HRK). The aim of ProGRANT Proposal Writing for Research Grants is to train researchers and young PhD holders in developing a promising research proposal for national or international research funding (every participant will have the opportunity to tailor their application to the funding institution of their choice). Researchers from all disciplines can apply for this course. Each group will consist of 30 participants from the host country and neighboring region (a more detailed list of countries will be published in the upcoming weeks). Because of its multicultural nature, ProGRANT is also an effective tool for promoting international research and relationships. 

 Dates 

Application Period: November 13th  - December 14th, 2017 at 11pm 

Participating Countries: Thailand, Malaysia

Seminar I: February 5th - 9th, 2018, Thailand

Intermediate E-Learning Section: February – May 2018

Seminar II:  September 3rd - 7th, 2018, Thailand 

Download Official Call - Argentina

The course is part of the DIES (Dialogue on Innovative Higher Education Strategies) programme of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and the German Rectors’ Conference (HRK). The aim of ProGRANT Proposal Writing for Research Grants is to train researchers and young PhD holders in developing a promising research proposal for national or international research funding (every participant will have the opportunity to tailor their application to the funding institution of their choice). Researchers from all disciplines can apply for this course. Each group will consist of 30 participants from the host country and neighboring region (a more detailed list of countries will be published in the upcoming weeks). Because of its multicultural nature, ProGRANT is also an effective tool for promoting international research and relationships. 

Dates 

Application Period:  October 3rd 2016- January 22nd 2017 at 11pm 

Participating Countries: Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay

Seminar I: April 3rd-7th, 2017, Argentina

Intermediate E-Learning Section: April–June 2017

Seminar II:  October 30th- November 3rd , 2017, Argentina

Download Official Call - Senegal

The course is part of the DIES (Dialogue on Innovative Higher Education Strategies) programme of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and the German Rectors’ Conference (HRK). The aim of ProGRANT Proposal Writing for Research Grants is to train researchers and young PhD holders in developing a promising research proposal for national or international research funding (every participant will have the opportunity to tailor their application to the funding institution of their choice). Researchers from all disciplines can apply for this course. Each group will consist of 30 participants from the host country and neighboring region (a more detailed list of countries will be published in the upcoming weeks). Because of its multicultural nature, ProGRANT is also an effective tool for promoting international research and relationships. 

Dates 

Application Period:  October 24th 2016- January 1st 2017 at 11pm 

Participating Countries: Senegal, Burkina Faso, Togo

Seminar I: April 24th-28th, 2017, Senegal

Intermediate E-Learning Section: May–July 2017

Seminar II:  November 20th- 24th , 2017, Senegal

Download Official Call - Tunisia

The course is part of the DIES (Dialogue on Innovative Higher Education Strategies) programme of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and the German Rectors’ Conference (HRK). The aim of ProGRANT Proposal Writing for Research Grants is to train researchers and young PhD holders in developing a promising research proposal for national or international research funding (every participant will have the opportunity to tailor their application to the funding institution of their choice). Researchers from all disciplines can apply for this course. Each group will consist of 30 participants from the host country and neighboring region (a more detailed list of countries will be published in the upcoming weeks). Because of its multicultural nature, ProGRANT is also an effective tool for promoting international research and relationships. 

Dates 

Application Period:  August 17th 2016- October 28th 2016 at 11pm 

Participating Countries: Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Egypt

Seminar I: January 22nd - 26th, 2017, Tunisia

Intermediate E-Learning Section: February–April 2017

Seminar II:  August 20th - 24th, 2017, Tunisia

The course is part of the DIES (Dialogue on Innovative Higher Education Strategies) programme of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and the German Rectors’ Conference (HRK). The aim of ProGRANT Proposal Writing for Research Grants is to train researchers and young PhD holders in developing a promising research proposal for national or international research funding (every participant will have the opportunity to tailor their application to the funding institution of their choice). Researchers from all disciplines can apply for this course. Each group will consist of 30 participants from the host country and neighboring region (a more detailed list of countries will be published in the upcoming weeks). Because of its multicultural nature, ProGRANT is also an effective tool for promoting international research and relationships. 

Dates 

Application Period: November 23rd 2015- January 15th 2016 at 11pm 

Participating Countries: Colombia, Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador

Seminar I: May 2nd-6th, 2016 , Bogota, Colombia

Intermediate E-Learning Section: May–July 2016

Seminar II: November 28th- December 2nd, 2016, Bogota, Colombia

Download Official Call - Indonesia

The course is part of the DIES (Dialogue on Innovative Higher Education Strategies) programme of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and the German Rectors’ Conference (HRK). The aim of ProGRANT Proposal Writing for Research Grants is to train researchers and young PhD holders in developing a promising research proposal for national or international research funding (every participant will have the opportunity to tailor their application to the funding institution of their choice). Researchers from all disciplines can apply for this course. Each group will consist of 30 participants from the host country and neighboring region (a more detailed list of countries will be published in the upcoming weeks). Because of its multicultural nature, ProGRANT is also an effective tool for promoting international research and relationships. 

Dates 

Application Period: October 19th, 2015 - December 11th, 11pm 2015

Participating Countries: Indonesia and Malaysia

Seminar I: April 18th–22nd 2016, Banten, Indonesia

Intermediate E-Learning Section: April–July 2016

Seminar II: November 14th-18th, Banten, Indonesia

Download Official Call - Kenya

The course is part of the DIES (Dialogue on Innovative Higher Education Strategies) programme of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and the German Rectors’ Conference (HRK). The aim of ProGRANT Proposal Writing for Research Grants is to train researchers and young PhD holders in developing a promising research proposal for national or international research funding (every participant will have the opportunity to tailor their application to the funding institution of their choice). Researchers from all disciplines can apply for this course. Each group will consist of 30 participants from the host country and neighboring region (a more detailed list of countries will be published in the upcoming weeks). Because of its multicultural nature, ProGRANT is also an effective tool for promoting international research and relationships. 

Dates 

Application Period: September 14th, 2015 - November 6th, 11pm 2015

Participating Countries: Kenya, Somalia, Ethiopia, South Sudan, Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi and Rwanda

Seminar I: March 7th–11th 2016, Kenya

Intermediate E-Learning Section: March–May 2016

Seminar II: October 3rd-7th, Kenya

Download Official Call - Egypt

The course is part of the DIES (Dialogue on Innovative Higher Education Strategies) programme of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and the German Rectors’ Conference (HRK). The aim of ProGRANT Proposal Writing for Research Grants is to train researchers and young PhD holders in developing a promising research proposal for national or international research funding (every participant will have the opportunity to tailor their application to the funding institution of their choice). Researchers from all disciplines can apply for this course. Each group will consist of 30 participants from the host country and neighboring region (a more detailed list of countries will be published in the upcoming weeks). Because of its multicultural nature, ProGRANT is also an effective tool for promoting international research and relationships. 

Dates 

Application Period: August 17th, 2015 - October 9th, 11pm 2015

Participating Countries: Egypt, Palestine, Lebanon and Sudan

Seminar I: January 24th–28th 2016, Giza, Egypt

Intermediate E-Learning Section: February–April 2016

Seminar II: August 28th– September 1nd 2016, Giza, Egypt

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The course is part of the DIES (Dialogue on Innovative Higher Education Strategies) programme of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and the German Rectors’ Conference (HRK). The aim of ProGRANT Proposal Writing for Research Grants is to train researchers and young PhD holders in developing a promising research proposal for national or international research funding (every participant will have the opportunity to tailor their application to the funding institution of their choice). Researchers from all disciplines can apply for this course. Each group will consist of 30 participants from the host country and neighboring region (a more detailed list of countries will be published in the upcoming weeks). Because of its multicultural nature, ProGRANT is also an effective tool for promoting international research and relationships.

Application Period: November 3rd 2014 - January 4th 2015 

Participating Countries: Jordan, Yemen, Palestine, Lebanon  

Seminar I: March 8th- 12th 2015 

Intermediate E-Learning Section: March-June 2015 

Seminar II: September 7th-11th 2015

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The course is part of the DIES (Dialogue on Innovative Higher Education Strategies) programme of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and the German Rectors’ Conference (HRK). The aim of ProGRANT Proposal Writing for Research Grants is to train researchers and young PhD holders in developing a promising research proposal for national or international research funding (every participant will have the opportunity to tailor their application to the funding institution of their choice). Researchers from all disciplines can apply for this course. Each group will consist of 30 participants from the host country and neighboring region (a more detailed list of countries will be published in the upcoming weeks). Because of its multicultural nature, ProGRANT is also an effective tool for promoting international research and relationships. 

Tentative Dates 

Application Period: December 15th, 2014- February 25th, 2015 

Participating Countries: Cameroon, Gabon, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo 

Seminar I: April 20th- 24th 2015 

Intermediate E-Learning Section: April-July 2015 

Seminar II: October 26th-30th 2015

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The course is part of the DIES (Dialogue on Innovative Higher Education Strategies) programme of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and the German Rectors’ Conference (HRK). The aim of ProGRANT Proposal Writing for Research Grants is to train researchers and young PhD holders in developing a promising research proposal for national or international research funding (every participant will have the opportunity to tailor their application to the funding institution of their choice). Researchers from all disciplines can apply for this course. Each group will consist of 30 participants from the host country and neighboring region (a more detailed list of countries will be published in the upcoming weeks). Because of its multicultural nature, ProGRANT is also an effective tool for promoting international research and relationships. 

Tentative Dates 

Application Period: December 5th, 2014- February 27th, 2015 

Participating Countries: Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, Bolivia 

Seminar I: May 11th- 15th 2015 

Intermediate E-Learning Section: May- August 2015 

Seminar II: November 23rd- 27th 2015

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The course is part of the DIES (Dialogue on Innovative Higher Education Strategies) programme of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and the German Rectors’ Conference (HRK). The aim of ProGRANT Proposal Writing for Research Grants is to train researchers and young PhD holders in developing a promising research proposal for national or international research funding (every participant will have the opportunity to tailor their application to the funding institution of their choice). Researchers from all disciplines can apply for this course. Each group will consist of 30 participants from the host country and neighboring region (a more detailed list of countries will be published in the upcoming weeks). Because of its multicultural nature, ProGRANT is also an effective tool for promoting international research and relationships.

Dates

Application Period: September 2nd- October 24th 2014 

Participating Countries: Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar  

Seminar I:  January 26th- 30th 2015 

Intermediate E-Learning Section: February-May 2015 

Seminar II: August 17th-21st 2015

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The course is part of the DIES (Dialogue on Innovative Higher Education Strategies) programme of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and the German Rectors’ Conference (HRK). The aim of the DIES Proposal Writing Course is to train researchers and young PhD holders in developing a promising research proposal for national or international research funding (every participant will have the opportunity to tailor their application to the funding institution of their choice). Researchers from all disciplines can apply for this course. Each group will consist of 30 participants from the region, namely from universities in Thailand, Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar. Because of its multicultural nature, the DIES Proposal Writing Course is also an effective tool for promoting international research and relationships. 

Dates: 

Application Period: April 1st- 30th 2014 

Seminar 1: June 30th-July 4th 2014, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand  

Intermediate E-Learning Section: July-September (3 months) 

Seminar 2: December 15th-19th 2014,  Chulalongkorn University, Thailand

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The course is part of the DIES (Dialogue on Innovative Higher Education Strategies) programme of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and the German Rectors’ Conference (HRK). The aim of the DIES Proposal Writing Course is to train researchers and young PhD holders in developing a promising research proposal for national or international research funding (every participant will have the opportunity to tailor their application to the funding institution of their choice). Researchers from all disciplines can apply for this course. Each group will consist of 30 participants from the region, namely from universities in RSA, Lesotho, Swaziland, Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Malawi and Mozambique. Because of its multicultural nature, the DIES Proposal Writing Course is also an effective tool for promoting international research and relationships. 

Dates:

Application Period: March 7th- April 23rd 2014 

Seminar 1: June 2nd-6th 2014, University of Cape Town, Republic of South Africa 

Intermediate E-Learning Section: June-August (3 months) 

Seminar 2: November 17th-21st 2014, University of Cape Town, Republic of South Africa

The workshop “Enhancing academic capacity building in the Global South: DIES Proposal Writing Courses for Research Projects” hence addresses established researchers from Latin America, Africa, the Middle East and Southeast Asia who are interested in joining the pool of Proposal Writing experts, promoting and conducting the DIES Proposal Writing Courses for Research Projects in their home regions and possibly linking them to their home institutions. 

Participation is possible by invitation only 

May 7th- May 10th 2014