International researchers & staff

The University of Münster provides comprehensive support to international researchers and host faculties in planning and carrying out research stays. The Researchers and Staff department of the International Office is your first point of contact for all matters related to research stays. Our work focuses on attracting and retaining international talent, informing and advising international researchers and their host facilities, and promoting staff mobility to strengthen international networks. These measures facilitate successful international research collaborations and enhance the global visibility of the University of Münster.

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Welcome Centre

The Welcome Centre is the main advice and service centre for all host faculties, as well as internationally mobile researchers (postdoc level and higher) and staff. We provide support before, during and after your stay at the University of Münster, and our services are available in several languages. Our services include advice and support on:

Visa and residency matters

Accommodation

Funding and sponsorship opportunities

Social Security

German language courses

Family

Offboarding

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International Research Marketing & Alumni

International research marketing activities are a key component of the University of Münster's mission to attract and retain top talent from around the world. Through innovative programs like RE.AL - Research Alumni Strategy, WiRe - Women in Research, and mipri, the department promotes the development of new projects and initiatives that not only aim to recruit talented researchers globally but also foster long-term connections between international research alumni and the university, building a vibrant community.


 

Scholarships & Recruiting

The International Office at the University of Münster provides financial support to international researchers at different stages of their careers and for various projects. The WiRe - Women in Research fellowship programme awards fellowships for research stays of 4-12 months to promising international early career women researchers. Through the Uni Münster Fellowships, international scholars can also come to the University of Münster for a variety of cooperation projects.

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Researcher and staff mobility 

Staff mobility measures allow all researchers and employees at the University of Münster to obtain training abroad and share their expertise with colleagues at the international level. With our extensive portfolio of mobility measures, we help advance the professional and personal development of our University staff and improve the internationalisation, quality and attractiveness of the University of Münster.