Welcome Services for Host Chairs and Institutes

Our advice and support covers the following topics:

• Invitation modalities (e.g. admission agreements)
• Visa matters
• Search for accommodation
• Stay with family (family reunification and support services)
• Questions about health insurance, bank account, broadcasting fees etc.
• Registration and deregistration of residence and application/extension of residence permits with the City of Dort­mund (incl. escort service)
• Integration offers in the form of events and excursions
• Participation in language courses
• Contacts and advisory services for in­ter­na­tio­nal researchers (e.g. Ambassador Program)
• Further training opportunities for in­ter­na­tio­nal researchers
• Departure formalities

Further, we are happy to advise and support you around the following programs, which can be used to provide targeted funding for individual in­ter­na­tio­nal reseachers:

• Philipp Schwartz Initiative: By providing funding, the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation facilitates hosting threatened scientists and refugee researchers at universities and research institutions. 
• Gambrinus Fellowship: Funds specifically for TU Dort­mund University can be used to support short-term stays by in­ter­na­tio­nal researchers from various disciplines.