LMU-Stellenbosch University (SU) Research Cooperation Program
The LMU-SU Research Cooperation Program was established in 2025 to promote and support research collaboration between LMU Munich and Stellenbosch University (SU).
The LMU-SU partnership is open to all disciplines and supports joint research and partnership development projects, workshops, conferences, as well as mobility opportunities for early-career researchers and professors.
Call for Applications 2027
For the 2027 funding period, researchers from LMU and Stellenbosch University are invited to submit joint applications for funding within the LMU–SU Research Cooperation Program.
Application deadline: Tuesday, 20 October 2026
Detailed information on funding opportunities, eligibility requirements, selection criteria and required application documents is available in the Call for Applications for the 2027 funding period (PDF, 186 KB).
LMU-SU Consolidation Grant
Projects that received funding through the LMU–SU Research Cooperation Program in 2026 are generally eligible to apply for further funding in 2027. To be eligible, projects must demonstrate a clear and measurable advancement in their scientific scope, quality or impact.
Further information on the requirements is available in the Call for Applications for the 2027 funding period (PDF, 186 KB).
Application
Applications must be prepared jointly by the project partners at LMU and Stellenbosch University. Only one joint application per project is required.
Application form for LMU members (LMU login)
Application form for Stellenbosch University members (registration required)
For questions regarding the application process, please contact the LMU International Office at network.international@lmu.de or the academic coordinator, Prof. Dr. Alexandra Kertz-Welzel.
LMU–SU Networking Week
An LMU–SU Networking Week is held annually as part of the funded research projects. The event brings together funded researchers from different disciplines and is hosted alternately by LMU and Stellenbosch University. It aims to promote interdisciplinary and international exchange, strengthen connections among the funded projects, and generate new ideas and opportunities for further collaboration.
Impressions from the LMU–SU Networking Week 2026 are available in the video.
28 Aug 2026
Information on Further Funding Opportunities
In addition to funding available through the LMU–SU Research Cooperation Program, researchers may consider BayIntAn – Promoting Cooperation, a funding program of the Bavarian Research Alliance (BayFOR) that supports the development of international research collaborations.
Within the framework of this initial funding for international research cooperation, eligible travel expenses of up to €10,000 may be reimbursed. Further information on the funding conditions and application process is available on the Bavarian Research Alliance website.
For further information or questions, please contact the LMU International Office at network.international@lmu.de or the academic coordinator, Prof. Dr. Alexandra Kertz-Welzel.
Academic Coordinators
Universität Stellenbosch: Prof. Herman Wasserman
LMU München: Prof. Dr. Alexandra Kertz-Welzel
Contact
Program Coordination
Stellenbosch University: Keshia Arends keshiaa@sun.ac.za
LMU Munich: Hannah Weckemann via network.international@lmu.de