Call for applications
PostDocs and Professors from German universities
Research stay at Indian Institute of Technology Madras, India.
- Duration
- Up to 1 month
- Field
- Water and Climate Adaptation
- Deadline
- May 31st, 2026
Opportunities
Scholarships for research mobility, study, and leadership
The ABCD Centre offers funding opportunities that support academic exchange across its partner institutions. These scholarships create space for study, research, and professional development across different contexts in the Global North and Global South.
Some calls are aimed at students building foundational expertise, while others support researchers and future environmental leaders working on specific water and climate challenges. Each program is tied to the centre's broader goals of collaboration, mobility, and practical impact.
At a glance
- Mobility and exchange across partner universities
- Support for master's, doctoral, and senior researchers
- Opportunities connected to water and climate adaptation themes
Current calls
Call for applications
PostDocs and Professors from the Global South
Research stay at Technische Universität Dresden, Germany.
- Duration
- Up to 1 month
- Field
- Water and Climate Adaptation
- Deadline
- May 31st, 2026
Experiences
What our students have to say
Kaushal Chapagain
Future Environmental Leader from AIT Bangkok at UNU-FLORES
I feel privileged and lucky to have joined UNU-FLORES as a visiting researcher under the program because it has helped me broaden my understanding of the Resource Nexus concept.
Pyae Mon Naing
Future Environmental Leader from AIT Bangkok to TU Dresden
The support and guidance from the professors and fellow researchers at TU Dresden strengthened the quality of my research and broadened my perspective.
Julia Menschik
Mobility student from RWTH Aachen University
The IIT Madras campus impressed me with its beautiful natural setting and the unique experience of studying in such a lively environment.
Triambak Baghel
Future Environmental Leader from AIT Bangkok to TU Dresden
Collaborating with highly experienced professors and fellow researchers proved instrumental in elevating the quality of my PhD thesis.