There are various ways to regulate the funding of visiting researchers in accordance with the law. In principle, funding is possible both from third-party funds and from state funds. In the first case, the type and amount of funding depend on the requirements of the third-party funding provider. The applicable provisions of state law are decisive for funding. However, funding also depends on whether the guest is to provide services during their stay at the TUHH. This may have tax consequences for the guest.
Scholarship
A scholarship serves to fulfill a specific academic task, e.g. research or further professional training in the sense of a doctorate, as well as to cover the individual's training and further education needs and to secure the livelihood of the sponsored person during the funding period. A scholarship does not constitute an employment relationship and the scholarship holder may not be obliged to provide a specific academic service in return.
Contract for work
If the guest provides services during the stay (e.g. by giving lectures or similar), a contract for work and services must generally be concluded.
Travel allowances
Grants for travel and accommodation costs can be awarded to guests who do not provide any services for the TUHH during their stay and for a maximum stay of 3 months (deviations are possible). The maximum amount of the subsistence allowances is based on the previous rates of the DFG for international cooperation or the DAAD (PDF) or the applicable budgetary regulations. The following rates are currently available for researchers: max. 2,350 EUR/month (post-docs); max. 2,650 EUR/month (comparable to W2), max. 3,150 EUR/month (comparable to W3).
Further information on work contracts and travel allowances can be obtained from the TUHH Human Resources Department.
