The TUM-IAS awards the title of “TUM-IAS Visiting Fellow” (or equivalently “TUM-IAS Associate Fellow” if needed) to distinguished short-term visitors (one week to two months) from outside TUM, who have a great international reputation as scientists or engineers and, who have the intention to engage in a short-term, but intensive collaboration with researchers in the Institute.

The title carries a stipend (prize) of up to 4,000 € depending on the length of stay, as well as reimbursement of costs (travel and local accommodation), for a total of 10,000 € per case and per year.

The TUM-IAS awards the Visiting Fellowship on the basis of a nomination by a leading scientist or researcher connected to the TUM-IAS as Focus Group leader, Fellow, Member of the Advisory Council or Board of Trustees, or the TUM V.P. for International Affairs.

Details for the nomination are as follows:

• Nominations can be made at any time of the year.
• A nomination must include the CV of the candidate and a statement of purpose written by the proposer (including a short plan of activities at TUM).
• The nomination should also provide information on the proposed length and period of stay, and practical arrangements for hosting the candidate (the TUM-IAS can provide assistance and limited hosting facilities).

The Director of the TUM-IAS will decide on the award after consultation with the staff of the TUM-IAS and the TUM-IAS Advisory Council, taking budgetary considerations into account.