Exploring new horizons
Research Stay Abroad
The EES Academy actively supports international research exchange of early career researchers (ECRs). There are plenty of good reasons for a research stay abroad: It offers the chance to immerse oneself in a new culture, experience a different research environment, learn from the expertise of other researchers, and build a network of connections and friendships along the way.
We are able to offer a wide range of potential destinations from our extensive network of world renowned scientists and institutions in the field of electrochemical energy storage. These destinations are not limited to universities but can also include other research institutions or even industry. However, we particularly welcome suggestions from doctoral researchers themselves as there is no better way to expand a network than via personal exchange!
New Cultures, Research Environment and Expertise
Doctoral researchers associated to the EES Academy will each conduct a three-month research stay abroad as part of the EES Academy Core Program. The EES Academy provides financial support for travel and accommodation expenses to POLiS affiliates, with the amount specific to the destination and based on DAAD funding tables.
For ECRs who are not POLiS affiliates we offer support in identifying suitable funding schemes to support an international research stay. Please contact our EES Academy office.
FAQs
We recommend the second year of the doctorate, so that you have become familiar with your topic at home but still have enough time to make use of the results gained abroad.
Ideally as early as possible but at the end it also depends on the chosen destination and visa application processes.
Yes, but financial support is limited to 3 month. Also the administrative effort may increase as staying longer might afford different visa and additional regulation with the employer at home.
Yes, you can choose to divide the research stay into shorter periods of time or even do it at different destinations. The accommodation costs are not affected by that but your institute should come up for the additional travel costs.
You can always contact your professor as he or she might have the right contact for you in case your own research wasn’t successful. You may also contact the EES Office or the International Offices of the respective universitites to get support or questions answered.
The research stay can also be done in industry to gain first-hand experience.
In principle, everyone can choose their own destination. However, it is important that the chosen group fits thematically and can perhaps also be combined with cultural exchange. If you need support on making a decision on where to go, your professor or fellow students might be a good option to ask.