Guest researchers and lecturers

FAU – a home away from home

Are you coming from abroad to do research at FAU’s Faculty of Sciences?

We want FAU to be more than just a simple workplace for you. We want you to feel comfortable and welcome in Erlangen. To make your arrival easier, our Welcome Centre will advise and support you individually and free of charge in the preparation and implementation of your entire stay.

This video provides a brief insight into the administrative steps that need to be taken at the beginning of your stay at FAU:

On Arrival – International researchers

Further information

If you have any questions and are unsure who to contact, please feel free to contact us at any time. We will try to help you as quickly as possible or put you in touch with the right person.

Doctoral candidates find all required information on formalities and further training opportunities on the pages of FAU’s Graduate Centre.

If you are looking for funding opportunities, you will find information in the DAAD scholarship database.

Those who would like to meet other expats can join the Expats in Nuremberg group on Facebook.

FAU is located in an eclectic and exciting region. To plan trips in the region visit the website of our regional transportation provider VGN. Here you can also find information about the “Deutschland-Ticket”, unofficially known as “49 Euro” ticket.

Since Janaury 2024 there is a mandatory registration process for Visting Scientists to FAU. The registration process has to be carried out before issueing an official invitation letter. For further information please see here.