What is it?
- A one-year pilot that will appoint 8 established researchers (career stages R3–R4, according to the European framework for research careers), one per participating YUFE university – as YUFE Visiting Scholar
- Participating universities are: Maastricht University, University of Antwerp, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, University of Eastern Finland, University of Rijeka, Sorbonne Nouvelle University, Nicolaus Copernicus University, University of Bremen
- Scholars carry out at least one visit in 2026 to collaborate with a YUFE academic host at one of the partner universities, preferably several visits
- Scholars develop teaching activities, supervision or knowledge-transfer projects, plan BIPs, workshops, trainings etc. according to their motivation letter and throughout the year
Why apply?
- Be a valued ambassador for YUFE, driving forward academic collaboration
- One-time payment of 1,000 � subsidy from YUFE joint for collaboration plans
- Additional Erasmus+ or internal funding available to support travel and stay
- At the receiving university: Workspace and collaboration partner, access to facilities according to arrangements etc.
- Dedicated visibility on YUFE webpages, press releases and social media
- The chance to deepen collaboration with a like-minded YUFE scholar
Who can apply?
- R3 or R4 researchers (equivalent to experienced post-PhD academics, associate/full professors or similar) with a contract at a YUFE partner university that runs at least until 31 Dec 2026
- Preferably already active in YUFE initiatives (BioYUFE, LingYUFE, the Law Initiative, YUFE4Postdocs supervision, YUFE Bachelor, etc.)
- Able to present a motivation (1–2 pages) including:
- planned host university and host researcher
- invitation of the host who likewise is a R3 to R4 researcher
- intended activities (no direct research focus)
- expected added value and future sustainability for the YUFE community
What are the key dates?
31 October 2025 | Call closes (universities decide for themselves, if earlier) |
7 November, 2025 | End of selection process at the partner universities |
17 – 21 November, 2025 | Official confirmation to selected candidates |
1 January, 2026 | Programme year starts – visits can be scheduled any time |
Additional information
The motivation letter serves as a tool for evaluation of the pilot programme. After the programme has finished, there will be short interviews with the YUFE Visiting Scholars and a final evaluation, which will enable YUFE to tailor a future programme. This evaluation process also justifies the allocation of project budget to individual YUFE academics.
How to express interest?
At the University of Bremen, please contact Funda Togar and Philipp Baur no later than 31 October, 2025. You will then receive the short application template prepared by the YUFE team organising this pilot.
