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 (e.g. Language Café "Researchers go Deutsch")
• Participation in language courses
• Contacts and advisory services for international researchers (e.g.  Ambassador Program)
• Further training opportunities for international researchers
• Departure formalities

Furthermore, we are happy to advise and support you in the context of 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 the hosting of 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.