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Host Institution - How to apply for a Course Grant

Only Host Institutions can apply for a grant.

Please follow the steps below to apply for a Volunteer Lecturer Grant.

Step 1: Finding a volunteer

  1. The host insitution has to find an international lecturer who is able und willing to teach the requested course. The requirements for the VLP lecturers can be found here. (>Information for Lecturers)
  2. The lecturer and host institution agree on the tentative dates and course content, local living arrangements and expected total local costs (accommodation, visa cost, vaccination if necessary and basic living costs).
  3. The host institution sends an official letter of invitation to the volunteer. The invitation letter has to be signed by the head of the mathematics department of the host university.
  4. The volunteer signs the Travel Reimbursement and Insurance Information Form and sends it together with a CV to the host institution.

If the host institution does not know an international lecturer who could teach the requested course, the host institution can contact the CDC Secretary for Policy via email.

 

Step 2: Applying for the Grant to cover the costs of the volunteer:

The host institution has to apply for the VLP grant via an online application form and to upload the following documents (in pdf format) and information:

 

Step 2: Evaluation of Application by the CDC

The CDC sub-committee for the Volunteer Lecturer Program will evaluate the complete applications received by each deadline.

Afterwards the Host Institution has to follow up with the volunteer and arrange the visit and the course.
After the course the Host Institution has to submit a report and upload the invoices for those grant items covered by CDC (e.g. flight, visa, accommodation, vaccination and health insurance). The report form will be send to the host institution by the grants online form.