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International Network of Universities
The International Network of Universities (INU) is an international network of 13 universities founded in 1998. The participating higher education institutions are interested in intensifying their international orientation and strive to jointly develop and design innovative programs and teaching methods. INU supports its members in a wide range of areas:
- Promoting the internationalization of member universities
- Preparing students for a life and career as global citizens
- Involving students and staff in international and virtual mobility programs
- Exchange of experiences and best practices
- Conducting joint courses and developing joint study programs
Osnabrück University has been a member of the network since April 2023. Detailed information on activities and programs can be found on the Webseite des INU.
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Vision
To be a vibrant higher education network that combines the resources and perspectives of its members in mutual support of the advancement of globally enganged citizens.
Mission
The INU is a global platform where members work collaboratively to provide transformative experiences that continuously advance the global engagement of students, faculty and staff.
![[Translate to English:] Weltkarte mit den markierten Mitgliedern des INU](/fileadmin/documents/public/1_universitaet/1.3_organisation/akademisches_auslandsamt/internationalisierung/INU_Weltkarte_202309.png "[Translate to English:] Weltkarte mit den markierten Mitgliedern des INU")
Map of the world, showing the members of INU
Program lines
INU offers students and employees of its member universities various opportunities to realize international projects. A brief overview of this program portfolio can be found here. Detailed information can be found on the Webseite des INU.
International Student Seminar for Global Citizenship and Peace
- has been held annually in Hiroshima in August since 2006
- approx. 60 students are prepared to live and learn as responsible global citizens
- Duration: 10-day program with lectures, case studies and discussions
- Opportunity to participate in the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Ceremony, as the day of remembrance of the nuclear attacks on August 6 always falls within the program period
- Open to students of all disciplines
- Basic information on financial support opportunities can be found on the website of the International Office
International Student Conference
- The Catholic University of Parahyangan (UNPAR) in Indonesia organizes an annual student conference
- Global citizenship is always chosen as the broader theme
- Date: regularly in January
- Open to students of all disciplines
- Basic information on financial support opportunities can be found on the website of the International Office
Henry Fong Award
- This award supports outstanding students who wish to complete a stay abroad at a member university
- Duration: individual depending on the project
- Application requirements: Participation in the International Student Seminar for Global Citizenship and Peace
- Applicants should identify with the host university and be interested in its courses
- Funding: 1700£ will be paid as support for travel and living expenses
- Basic information on financial support opportunities can be found on the website of the International Office
INU Internship Program
- Application requirement:
- Participating students must be enrolled at a member university
- working knowledge of English and basic knowledge of the official language of the respective host country
- Funding opportunities:
- possible remuneration from the respective university depending on the job advertisement
- Partly rent-free accommodation
Global Citizenship and Sustainable Futures: Learning for Change (Online)
- Open to students of all disciplines
- New online program from 2024 consisting of three compulsory and three elective modules
- Duration: 12-18 months, expected to start in March 2024
Staff Knowledge Exchange
- Strengthens the relationships between the individual member universities through a visit by both academic and non-academic staff to each other
- Applicants must be employed at the member university
- Duration: approx. 1 week, deviations possible in consultation with the host institution
- Prerequisite is sufficient knowledge of the English language ("working knowledge")
- Funding:
- the home university bears the travel and living expenses for its employees during the visit
- the host university arranges and pays for suitable accommodation for the duration of the visit
Seed Fund Money
- is aimed at scientific and non-scientific staff as start-up funding for significant projects that represent added value for the network
- The funding is divided into 2 phases:
- Phase 1: New projects in which at least 2 member universities participate
- Phase 2: projects already underway that have already been supported in phase 1 and in which at least 4 member universities are participating
- Application requirements:
- Participation in the Staff Mobility Program
- Open to all areas
- Quarterly report to INU, as well as a presentation after 12 months
- written annual report
- Funding: each year, up to two projects in each phase are financially supported with up to 2500£
Researcher Mobility Program
- the opportunity for PhD students and active researchers to cooperate with other universities within the INU network
- Development of joint research projects
- Duration: 2-4 weeks
- Application requirements:
- Employed or enrolled at a member university for at least 6 months at the time of application
- Good knowledge of English
- Funding: 5 grants of up to £1700 each for travel and living expenses
- Home university submits invoices for costs incurred to the INU
Seed Money Fund
- is aimed at scientific and non-scientific staff as start-up funding for significant projects that represent added value for the network
- The funding is divided into 2 phases:
- Phase 1: New projects in which at least 2 member universities participate
- Phase 2: projects already underway that have already been supported in phase 1 and in which at least 4 member universities are participating
- Application requirements:
- Participation in the Researcher Mobility Program
- Open to all areas
- Quarterly report to INU, as well as a presentation after 12 months
- written annual report
- Funding: each year, up to two projects in each phase are financially supported with up to 2500£
If you have any questions, please contact:
Malte Paolo Benjamins
Tel.: +49 541 969-4972
malte.paolo.benjamins@uni-osnabrueck.de
Raum: 19/E09
International Office
Neuer Graben 27
49074 Osnabrück
