BayIntAn – Funding Programme for the Initiation of International Research Cooperation in Bavaria

BayIntAn


Call for applications opened since: 2 March 2026
Application deadline: 8 April 2026, 1:00 p.m. (CEST)




What is BayIntAn?

BayIntAn (Bavarian Funding Programme for the Initiation of International Research Cooperation) supports Bavarian state and church-affiliated universities as well as universities of applied sciences (UAS) in establishing international research collaborations and preparing joint research funding proposals.

The programme is funded by the Bavarian State Ministry of Science and the Arts and administered by the Bavarian Research Alliance (BayFOR) in Munich, Germany.

The objective of the funding programme is the strategic internationalisation of university research in Bavaria and the sustainable strengthening of Bavaria as a center for science and innovation.

The funding enables researchers to build new international partnerships and prepare joint third-party funding proposals. Funding is exclusively provided for meetings between Bavarian researchers and their specific partner institutions that serve the targeted initiation or deepening of joint cooperation. The programme therefore focuses on institutionally anchored research partnerships.

The programme contributes to strengthening international research cooperation and research funding activities in Bavaria.
 

BayIntAn 2026 – Funding Conditions and Application Overview

BayIntAn supports the initiation and development of international research collaborations involving Bavarian universities. Funding is provided for travel and accommodation costs for meetings with specific international partner institutions.

  • Funding amount within the BayIntAn programme: up to EUR 10,000 per project
  • Project period 2026: 1 June – 31 December 2026
  • Eligibility: Researchers with a doctoral degree at Bavarian state or church-affiliated universities
  • Not eligible for funding: e.g. conference travel, personnel costs or publication costs

All details on the scope of funding, eligible travel days and formal requirements can be found in the Guidelines for Application (BayIntAn 2026).

Scope of Funding and Financing

  • Maximum funding amount: up to EUR 10,000
  • Type of funding: partial funding (co-financing)
  • Funding body: Bavarian State Ministry of Science and the Arts
  • Administration: The Bavarian Research Alliance (BayFOR) selects the most suitable projects from the submitted cooperation proposals. Funding is granted subject to the availability of budgetary resources.

Current Call 2026

Status: 12 February 2026

  • Launch of the call: 2 March 2026
  • Application deadline: 8 April 2026, 13:00 (CEST)
  • Announcement of funding decisions: from 26 May 2026 onwards
  • Project duration: 1 June 2026 – 31 December 2026

Please note that no information regarding the status of the selection process can be provided before 26 May 2026.

BayIntAn 2026 Application – Submission via OASys

Applications for the BayIntAn funding programme must be submitted exclusively through the online application portal OASys. Submission by email or postal mail is not possible.

Key Documents and Information on BayIntAn Funding 2026

Application and Submission

Project Report and Proof of Use of Funds

Additional Information

  • BayIntAn Flyer (Programme Overview) – A concise overview of the key information on BayIntAn funding 2026 for quick orientation. Binding regulations are provided in the Guide for Applicants.

Country-Specific Funding Opportunities

For specific regions, additional funding opportunities are provided by the Bavarian University Centers. Please refer to the respective centres for further information:

Bavarian Academic Center for Latin America
Bavarian-French University Center
Bavarian Academic Center for China
Bavarian-California Technology Center
Bavarian-Czech Academic Agency*

In addition, several other Bavarian academic centres offer funding opportunities such as scholarships, although they do not run dedicated programmes for research cooperation:

BayHOST - Bavarian Academic Center for Central, Eastern and Southeastern Europe (*The Bavarian-Czech Academic Agency is a department within BayHOST)
Bavarian-Indian Center

Additional Funding – University of Georgia (USA)

Researchers from the University of Georgia in Athens (UGA) who are involved in a successful BayIntAn proposal may also apply for additional complementary funding from UGA.

UGA Contact:
Harper Davison
International Grants and Projects Coordinator
University of Georgia in Athens (UGA)
Office of Global Engagement – International Initiatives
Email: Harper.Davison@no-spam-pleaseuga.edu

Advice and Contact

If you have questions about the BayIntAn cooperation funding programme, you can reach the team of the Bavarian Research Alliance (BayFOR) during the following office hours:

Monday: 09:00–12:00
Tuesday: 08:00–11:00
Thursday: 13:00–16:00

Contact at BayFOR

M. A. Marcus Süß

M. A. Marcus Süß
Coordination Funding Programme (BayIntAn)
Phone:  +49 89 9901 888 190
Email: internationalisierung@no-spam-pleasebayfor.org

Dipl.-Geogr./M.A. Gudrun Lampart

Dipl.-Geogr./M. A. Gudrun Lampart
Coordination Funding Programme (BayIntAn)
Phone: +49 89 9901888-190
Email: internationalisierung@no-spam-pleasebayfor.org

Doris Bruckmeier

Doris Bruckmeier
Audit of numerical proof of use
Phone: +49 89 9901888-0
Email: bruckmeier@no-spam-pleasebayfor.org

Adress:

Bavarian Research Alliance (BayFOR)
Prinzregentenstrasse 52
80538 Munich
Germany

 

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BayIntAn Funding Overview


Funding programme: BayIntAn
Funding organisation: Bavarian State Ministry of Science and the Arts
Programme management: Bavarian Research Alliance (BayFOR)
Funding amount: up to EUR 10,000
Eligible applicants: Researchers with a doctoral degree at Bavarian universities

BayFOR Bavarian Research and Innovation Agency