Research Alumni Network HAIreconnect

Promotion of individuals in the field of science and research for international young researchers and former guest researchers.

With HAIreconnect, short stays at Heidelberg University or one of the university-related research institutions can be funded in order to explore opportunities for scientific cooperation, initiate new research projects or give new input to existing ones through personal exchange.

Voices on HAIreconnect

Thanks to HAIreconnect, I was able to make new contacts with people I would never have met without the short stay: a valuable and very enriching experience for me.

Prof. Dr Yuko Nishitani, Japan, Law – HAIreconnect 2019

Being back in touch with my former colleagues and being able to use the infrastructure in Heidelberg has helped my work enormously. Many thanks for the great opportunity!

Prof. Dr Sandro M. Moraldo, Italy, German Studies – HAIreconnect 2013

The Programme

Within the framework of HAIreconnect, members of the Research Alumni Network or young researchers supervised by them can receive financial support for a research-related short stay at the university or a university-related research institution in Heidelberg, such as the German Cancer Research Centre (DKFZ), the Max Planck Institute (MPI) or the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL).

The contacts between the guest and the institution as well as with HAI should last beyond the visit to the Neckar. Ideally, those who have returned to their home institution offer themselves as contacts for young researchers on the topic of research stays in Heidelberg or Germany and become involved in the Research Alumni Ambassador programme.

The Funding Lines

HAIreconnect – SOLO

In the line "HAIreconnect – Solo", former guest researchers receive a grant for a stay of several days in Heidelberg. The visit can be used, for example, as part of an ongoing research project for a professional exchange in the presence of cooperation partners or to profit from Heidelberg resources such as libraries or laboratories. The guest's academic project should be significantly advanced as a result of the stay on the Neckar. It is also possible to establish contact for future projects. For this, a project draft and a positive evaluation from Heidelberg are required. The scientific project should be significantly advanced by the stay on the Neckar.

HAIreconnect – Tandem

In the second programme line "HAIreconnect – Tandem", former guest researchers can apply for funding for a promising young researcher and thus give the next generation an insight into the Heidelberg research landscape. During a joint stay, profitable, professional contacts can be established on site and impulses for future research as a doctoral student or postdoc can be set. The implementation and content of the tandem stay can be designed differently and adapted individually.

Organisational Matters

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REQUIREMENTS	Current research activity at a scientific institution outside Germany Intended stay in Heidelberg within an existing research project or for the establishment of a new cooperation/research project with Heidelberg partners Positive assessment and support of the project of the host institution in Heidelberg
RANGE OF BENEFITS & DURATION	The awarding of a HAIreconnect support is subject to the availability of funds The funding amount for a HAIreconnect stay of 5 to max. 10 days is max. 1000.- EUR The visit to Heidelberg can additionally be funded with other means and also cover a longer period of time The funds are a subsidy for transportation and accommodation (mobility allowance) Payment is made by bank transfer to an existing bank account
APPLICATION	Applications are possible online until 31 March – for visits between July and December in the same year 30 September – for visits between January and June in the following year Application documents: Convincing, qualified letter of motivation Presentation of the project during the HAIreconnect stay in Heidelberg (possibly in the context of the current research project) Nomination of a contact person and a letter of recommendation from the host institute Up to date CV Only timely and complete applications can be considered
STAY	Details of the stay and the on-site support provided by the host institute and/or HAI will be individually arranged in advance or will be discussed on site during a personal meeting
FOLLOW-UP	After returning to the home institution: maintaining contact with HAI and RAN is appreciated

Origin of the funds

HAIreconnect is made possible by donations from the alumni network. With their contribution committed alumnae and alumni support the scientific education and training as well as the deepening of scientific work and the necessary contacts of active members of the Research Alumni Network at HAI.

Every donation to HAIreconnect makes a significant contribution to maintaining and expanding the lively and diverse research landscape at Ruperto Carola and could also be an incentive for a significant career.

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Cooperation across national borders and disciplines, working competently on problems and thus assuming social responsibility: That is research in Heidelberg. This requires bright minds from all over the world. We would like to thank all donors for their support.