Guidelines and Procedures

The following points must be clarified before the visiting academic arrives in Hamburg:

• academic purpose of the visit (research, further training/specialization, professorship, teaching)
• visa for the visiting academic
• work status (scholarship holder, employee, guest without financial support)
• academic integration and support
• availability of the equipment and materials needed for the research project
• financing for the visit
• accommodation
• health and liability insurance
• childcare (if the visiting academic is being accompanied by family)

Prior to their arrival, visiting academics can contact the Hamburg Welcome Center by email or telephone to obtain general information about Hamburg and to arrange an appointment. The service for international academics is free of charge.

Universität Hamburg’s internal service for visiting academics provides orientation and guidance in all matters related to academic visits at Universität Hamburg.

In principle, an academic visit can be financed from personal funds or by means of a work contract.

• EURAXESS. Germany provides information on funding options, job offers, and issues relating to mobility for international researchers wishing to come to Germany for an academic visit.
• Funding for a DAAD research stay at Universität Hamburg: recognized international researchers active at a university or research institute in their home country are eligible for funding for a three-month DAAD research stay.

Visiting researchers can also consult the Practical Guide for Visiting Researchers. This contains important information on the city of Hamburg, obtaining a visa for your academic visit, and formalities in Germany such as registering with the local authorities, obtaining residence and work permits, taking out insurance, opening a bank account, and finding accommodation, etc.

Academic hosts must ensure that visiting academics are aware of Universität Hamburg's guidelines for ensuring good scientific practice.