The Global Faculty Program of
the University of Cologne

The Global Faculty Program is a cornerstone of the internationalization strategy for the Key Profile Areas (KPAs). The KPAs represent internationally competitive research foci, addressing topics of high scientific, technological, and societal relevance.

The program aims at attracting outstanding international researchers who already collaborate closely with researchers based at the University of Cologne. It targets the KPAs, increasing their visibility and competitiveness at the international level.

Global faculty members participate in research and teaching activities as well as in the mentoring of doctoral candidates.

To allow Global Faculty to closely collaborate to the scientific and academic tasks and duties of the KPAs in a sustainable manner, a minimum stay in Cologne of at least six weeks per contractual year is required. Contracts are usually made for two years with the option of being extended.

Suggestions for Global Faculty within existing KPAs are made by the KPA speakers and have to include evidence of previous successful collaborations as well as CV and publication list of the nominee.

Suggestions for Global Faculty out of KPAs are made by the dean and have to include evidence of previous successful collaborations, CV and publication list of the nominee as well as an appraisal from an external reviewer.

Nomination documents should be addressed to the Rector and sent to Division 7 Research Management.

Practical help and assistance for Global Faculty regarding accommodation, visa and registration is offered by the Welcome Centre of the International Office.

Contact:

Research Management
Susanne Ludewig-Greiner
Mail: s.ludewig-greinerverw.uni-koeln.de
Phone: +49 (0)221 470 - 90579

For questions regarding accommodation:

Welcome Centre
Mail: international.scholarsverw.uni-koeln.de
Web: https://uni-koeln.de/en/international/international-scholars