Hamburg University is located in Hamburg, Germany. Formally founded in 1919, the roots of the university reach back to the beginning of the 17th century.

Dates
Hamburg University's academic calendar runs from October - July (suggested to avoid the Pentecost vacation, typically the second half of June).

Program Orientation 
Opportunity for independent research or collaboration at Hamburg University for one month.

Academic Program

• Hamburg University offers approximately 150 degree program sin six schools: Law; Business; Economics and Social Science; Medicine; Education, Psychology and Human Movement; Humanities; and Mathematics, Informatics, and Natural Sciences

Housing
Housing is available near campus. 

Eligibility
You may apply if you

• Are a tenure or tenure-track faculty member or librarian
• Have a clear research agenda that can be accommodated by Hamburg University

How to apply for this Program

• Online application (see link below)
• Mandatory support documents

Application deadline

• November 18, 2011
• Notification by January 10, 2012

Financial Support

• OVPIA provides funds to cover the cost of round-trip airfare.
• Hamburg University provides a stipend to cover housing and meals.

Selection Process

• OVPIA will seek a preliminary recommendation from the University Committee on West European Exchanges.
• A final recommendation from the International Affairs Exchange Review Committee will be required before sending dossiers to partner institutions for final approval.

Proposal Instructions

• Candidates may apply to use positions in a variety of ways.
• We invite proposals to conduct research, consult with colleagues, or offer lectures or short courses.
• Applicants should indicate how their proposals are important to their professional development, the development of a school or departmental affiliation, or the development of the partner institution.
• Research proposals should include an outline of the project and should specifically identify local resources the candidate would employ.
• An applicant who proposes to offer lectures or a short course should provide confirmation that his/her topics are of interest to colleagues at the partner institution.