Franco-Bavarian Mobility: Two Funding Programmes Offered by BayFrance

1. Financial Support for Participants in Franco-Bavarian Scientific Exchanges

This programme aims to support the development and long-term sustainability of Franco-Bavarian research projects. It provides mobility grants for academic staff, researchers, postdoctoral researchers and PhD students.

Application deadline: 15 November 2026

Further information and application details: View the call for applications

2. Starter-Kit Bayern-France

This programme is intended for students enrolled at a French or Bavarian higher education institution who plan to undertake a study period or research internship in France or Bavaria during the following semester.

The funding consists of:

• A fixed grant of €500, regardless of the duration of the stay.
• A contribution towards travel expenses of up to €450, covering travel between the home institution and the host institution.

The grant is intended to help cover the additional costs associated with preparing for a mobility period. It is paid before departure and can generally be combined with other scholarships. Internships in companies are not eligible.

Application deadline: 15 November 2026

Further information and application details: View the call for applications

BayFrance is funded by the Bavarian State Ministry of Science and the Arts (Bayerisches Staatsministerium für Wissenschaft und Kunst) and the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs.