Staff Training Week 2026

• Dates: 08.11.2026 – 13.11.2026
• Location: Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Germany
• Application deadline: October 7, 2026.
• Application email: duhn@uni-jena.de
• Target group: International university staff members and colleagues involved in international cooperation, mobility, research, administration, and related areas
• Number of participants: 15
• Language: English

During the training week, participants will have the opportunity to learn about and discuss the following topics:

• Erasmus+ International Mobility at the University of Jena
  Application processes, strategic partner regions, international networks, and opportunities for cooperation.
• The Role of Blended Intensive Programs (BIPs) at the University of Jena
  Experiences, implementation, and opportunities for international collaboration through blended mobility formats.
• The Service Center Research and Transfer
  Its function, key services, and target groups, including support for research and knowledge transfer activities.
• DAAD and Erasmus+ Grant and Application Formats
  An overview of relevant funding opportunities, grant schemes, application formats, and capacity-building projects.
• Onboarding of International Academic Staff
  Approaches and services supporting the integration of international academics into the university environment.
• Welcome Point Services
  Information about support services for international staff and students and their role in facilitating internationalization at the university.
• Panel Discussion: Opportunities for Future Cooperation
  An interactive discussion on possible areas of cooperation, joint activities, mobility opportunities, and future institutional partnerships.

Exchange of Good Practices

A central element of the Staff Training Week will be the exchange of experiences and best practices in international cooperation.
Participants are therefore warmly encouraged to prepare a short presentation on a successful initiative, project, practice, or approach from their home institution. This could relate, for example, to international mobility, partnership development, capacity building, international staff support, student services, or other aspects of internationalization.

More information about the format and duration of these presentations will be provided to selected participants.

Cultural Program

In addition to the professional program, participants will have the opportunity to discover Jena and the surrounding region through a cultural and social program. The activities will provide opportunities for informal exchange, networking, and experiencing the local culture.

Travel and Accommodation

The DUHN project will cover participants' travel costs in accordance with the applicable project regulations.
Participants will also receive a daily allowance to contribute towards accommodation costs.
Hotel accommodation has already been reserved for the participants. If you prefer to arrange alternative accommodation yourself, you may cancel the reserved hotel booking free of charge until 12 October 2026. After this date, any cancellation fees incurred will have to be covered by the participant.

Interested staff members are invited to submit:

1. A current CV
2. A short motivation letter explaining your interest in participating in the Staff Training Week and, if applicable, your intended contribution to the exchange of good practices.

Please send your application by October 7,2026 to:

duhn@uni-jena.de

The DUHN International Staff Training Week is part of the German-Ukrainian University Network (DUHN – European Studies 4 Ukraine) funded by DAAD, an initiative aimed at strengthening cooperation between German and Ukrainian higher education institutions within the European Higher Education Area. The network promotes exchange among students, academic staff, and university administrators, while supporting the joint development of teaching, research, and institutional structures in an international context.