Study and Teaching Fund

Note for 2026|2027: Deadline for submission - October 31, 2026!

Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg supports project ideas, novel teaching concepts and further developments in studying and teaching that contribute to increasing student success and satisfaction in studying and teaching. Applications can be submitted to the Prorectorate for Studies and Teaching via the application form below until October 31, 2026.

Eligibility to apply

All members of the university involved in teaching development. (also student groups).
A project description and a finance plan are required for the application. (see application form below)

Key funding areas

To promote innovation in teaching and learning, funds are made available for teaching, study, examination and transfer projects.

The funding priorities are are orientated towards digital and interactive teaching formats, the integration of international students and education for sustainable development.

Focus topics include:

1.    Teaching and learning projects that strengthen students’ digital literacy and further develop their critical thinking, judgement and critical analysis skills, particularly in relation to digital technologies.  
2.    Teaching and learning projects that support the social and academic integration of international students, thereby facilitating their transition into the regional labour market. 
3.    Innovative teaching and learning projects aimed at strengthening students’ future-oriented and creative skills in the field of sustainable development.

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Grants

• Material costs
• Personnel costs
• Fees
• Travel expenses

Funding amount

• Individual projects: max. 5.000 EUR
• Collaborative projects across chairs, institutes, faculties and departments: max. 10.000 EUR

Funding conditions

• Project documentation and publication (e.g. posters, etc. on the university website).
• Project presentation at central events (e.g. Day of Teaching or Committee for Studies and Teaching) and discussion rounds
• Project evaluation in the context of publication after 1 year
• Possibility of transfer to other faculties/departments of the OVGU

Please address the following points in your project description:

1. Content and scope of the project
2. Aim of the project. 
3. Relevance of the project for academic success,
4. Transferability to other faculties/institutes/departments,
5. Implementation concept of the project and milestones,
6. Measurement of success

Process

1. Applications via the application form by October 31, 2026.
2. After the application phase, the applications are made available to the members of the Commission for Studies and Teaching and a shortlist is drawn up.
3. The applicants on the shortlist will be invited to the Commission for Studies and Teaching in November to present their project.
4. The members of the Commission for Studies and Teaching then select the applications for funding.
5. Funding will begin in 2027.

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Application form

 

General information
Status group*:
Title*:
Name*:
Faculty*:
Mail address*:
Individual or collective project*:		Please select Inividual Collective
Information on other project participants:
Name:
Faculty:
Mail address:
Name:
Faculty:
Mail address:
Name:
Faculty:
Mail address:
Other notes:
Key funding areas
Digital interactive teaching formats*		Please choose Yes No
Integration of international students*		Please choose Yes No
Education for Sustainable Development*		Please choose Yes No
Other*

 

Other notes:
Documents
Project description*
Financial plan*
Compliance with the eligibility conditions
With regard to the receipt of the grant, I agree to comply with the terms and conditions of the grant.
Project documentation, publication and evaluation
Project presentation at central events
Possibility of transfer to other faculties/departments of the OVGU
Please choose I agree. I disagree.
		*Compulsory fields

 

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